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Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been permitted to leave prison to undergo surgery on Christmas Day following approval from…
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Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
Justin Rowlatt,Climate editor and Jessica Cruz,South America producer The Amazon rainforest could face a renewed surge of deforestation as…
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Global mining giant BHP is found liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
A London judge ruled Friday that global mining company BHP Group is liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster when a dam collapse a…
Business
Fight fake news and climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
Georgina RannardClimate and science reporter, Belém, Brazil The world must "defeat" climate denialism and fight fake news, Brazil's…
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Spamflix to Revive Brazil’s Cult ‘Cinema of Desire’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Cult film outfit Spamflix will launch the Cinema of Desire at the Marché International du Film Classique (MIFC) in Lyon, an ambitious…
Culture
‘Desenrola’ Director Rosane Svartman Repartnering with Brazil’s Elo Studios for Menopause Comedy ‘Garota’ (EXCLUSIVE)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Rosane Svartman, the renowned American writer-director naturalized in Brazil behind hits on TV (“On the Fence,”…
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Brazil’s Lula Warns U.N. About Rising Fascism Just Before Trump Speaks
“Attacks on sovereignty, arbitrary sanctions, and unilateral interventions are becoming the rule. There is a clear parallel between the…
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Brazil's former president Bolsonaro found guilty of coup plot
Ione WellsSouth America correspondent in Brasília and Vanessa BuschschlüterBBC News The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has…
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Keppel to start arbitration against Seatrium for S$68.4 million related to Brazil’s corruption probe
Seatrium says it is seeking legal advice and will defend the claim ‘vigorously’ Asset manager Keppel is starting arbitration proceedings…
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Brazil’s President Says He Won’t Cave to Trump Like Everyone Else
“Now, with these accounts, they can be part of the system. What if they had put that money in the S&P? Or in Bitcoin? Or in anything? So,…
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Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices
The Trump administration says it has launched an investigation into Brazil's "unfair" trading practices. It will include the Brazilian…
Culture
Brazil’s ‘Nimuendajú’ Makes Annecy Debut As Director Tania Anaya Underlines Ongoing Fight for Indigenous Peoples’ Freedom
Since launching only a few years ago, Annecy’s “Contrechamp” section has been a haven for powerful independent features, and this year’s…
Lifestyle
Brazil’s JHSF Diversifies Its Luxury ‘Ecosystem’
For JHSF, a mall isn’t just a mall, a restaurant isn’t just a restaurant. They’re part of a holistic approach to luxury that the São…
Culture
Netflix Brazil Unveils a ‘Sintonia’ Spin-Off, Soccer Shows on Brazil 1970, Ronaldinho and Neymar and a Scripted Series on Brazil’s Biggest Ever Radioactive Disaster
Directors Fernando Coimbra (“A Wolf at the Door”) and top production houses Gullane (“Senna”), O2 Filmes (“City of God”) and Boutique…
Celebrity
Brazil’s Maya Da-Rin, Argentina’s Julia Rodríguez Win Lucrecia Martel Mentorship From Projeto Paradiso, Fondosa Foundation (EXCLUSIVE)
Brazil’s Maya Da-Rin’s “Canção da Noite” (“Nightsong”), director of “Fever,” and Argentine first-time feature director Julia Rodríguez…
Culture
Brazil’s Fantaspoa Film Festival Announces 2025 Winners, Breaks Attendance Records
The Fantaspoa Film Festival has unveiled its top award winners for 2025, Variety can exclusively reveal. The festival’s 21st edition…
Culture
‘Astonishing’ Annecy Entry ‘Nimuendajú,’ About a Pioneering Defender of Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples, Boarded by O2 Play (EXCLUSIVE)
O2 Play, one of Brazil’s most active international distributors, has acquired worldwide rights to “Nimuendajú,” an impactful 2D animated…
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Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say
The health of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has worsened after intestinal surgery earlier this month, according to his medical…
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Brazil’s Anti-Femicide Patrol and Mexico’s Queer Rodeo Scene Among Tales Told in Visions du Réel’s Work-in-Progress Projects
The latest edition of Visions du Réel’s highly selective Work in Progress showcase, spotlighting six bold international documentaries in…
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Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged by the country's chief prosecutor with attempting a coup after he was defeated…
Celebrity
Brazil’s Gullane Steps Firmly Into Distribution With Gullane+, Lines Up Julio Andrade for Cao Hamburger’s ‘School Without Borders’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Top Brazilian production company Gullane Entretenimento is ramping up efforts to widen its scope through Gullane+, the company’s…
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Brazil's Navy finds the body of the 13th victim of a river bridge collapse; 4 are still missing
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Navy said on Friday that it has found the body of the 13th victim from a bridge collapse last month in the…
Business
Brazil's Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after…
Business
Green shoots spring from ashes in Brazil's fire-resistant savanna
The huge wildfires that ripped through Brazil recently did not spare its vast tropical savanna, but green shoots are already emerging from…