Brazil

Araguaia River Dries Up as Severe Drought Deepens in Northern Brazil

Drone footage from 17 September shows the Araguaia River drying up, as severe drought grips the Tocantins-Araguaia basin and Brazil readies for El

Brazil Keeps Opening Slot At UN General Debate, United States Remains Second

Brazil has opened the UN General Debate for decades, with the United States traditionally speaking second as host.

US U-20s Eliminated on Penalties, Deepening Youth Knockout Woes and Sparking Scheduling Criticism

Brazil beat the US on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Katowice, extending US youth teams' knockout woes and prompting criticism of the tournament's

Report Finds Colombia and Brazil Accounted for 52% of Environmental Activist Killings

Global Witness reports 65 of at least 124 environmental activists killed in 2025 died in Colombia and Brazil; 85% occurred in Latin America.

More Than 500 Invaders Open Roads and Set Fires in Ituna/Itatá, Isolated Community Threatened

Over 500 people have entered Ituna/Itatá, clearing land and setting fires. A court ordered federal forces on Aug.

Brazil Election Risks Another Freeze Of Amazon Fund, Threatening 288,000 People

Conservationists warn Brazil’s election could prompt another suspension of the Amazon Fund, ending support for 144 projects and about 288,000 people.

Buyers Face Higher Costs as Sugar Surges About 20% on Supply Risks

Weather, policy and ethanol demand tightened supplies, pushing sugar about 20% higher in 2026 and outpacing the S&P 500.

UK Urged To Ban Brazilian Meat After Failure To Prove Antibiotics Compliance

Brazil has failed to prove compliance with EU rules on antibiotics in cattle and poultry. The UK faces calls to ban its meat imports.

Four Killed in Rio Helicopter Crash as Mayor Calls for Tighter Oversight

At least four people, including three Colombian women from the same family, were killed when a sightseeing helicopter crashed near Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, prompting calls for tighter oversight of tourist flights.