Brazil

Country Brazil
Capital Brasília
Continent South America
Currency Real(BRL)
Languages Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

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Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889. Brazilian coffee exporters politically dominated the country until populist leader Getulio VARGAS rose to power in 1930. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil underwent more than half a century of populist and military government until 1985, when the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader, one of the first in the area to begin an economic recovery. Highly unequal income distribution and crime remain pressing problems. In January 2010, Brazil assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2010-11 term.

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‘Bodies kept coming’: 132 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police operation against drug gangs; how it unfold - Times of India
  1. ‘Bodies kept coming’: 132 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police operation against drug gangs; how it unfold  Times of India
  2. "Horrified": UN Slams Brazil After 64 Killed In Rio de Janeiro Drug Raids  NDTV
  3. Brazil sees unrest after police raids kill over 130: What's happening?  Business Standard


US Senate passes bill to terminate Trump tariffs against Brazil - CNBC TV18US Senate passes bill to terminate Trump tariffs against Brazil  CNBC TV18

BP Presses Ahead With Major Discovery Offshore Brazil - The Wall Street JournalBP Presses Ahead With Major Discovery Offshore Brazil  The Wall Street Journal

bp progresses plans for the significant Bumerangue discovery, offshore Brazil | News and insights | Home - bp globalbp progresses plans for the significant Bumerangue discovery, offshore Brazil | News and insights | Home  bp global

EAM Dr S. Jaishankar Meets Counterparts from Japan, Malaysia, Brazil and Brunei at ASEAN Summit - NewsonairEAM Dr S. Jaishankar Meets Counterparts from Japan, Malaysia, Brazil and Brunei at ASEAN Summit  Newsonair

Coffee Prices Slip on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil - Barchart.comCoffee Prices Slip on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil  Barchart.com

Brazil to host Women’s and Men’s FIVB Volleyball Club World Championships 2025 - FIVBBrazil to host Women’s and Men’s FIVB Volleyball Club World Championships 2025  FIVB

As China tightens its grip on rare earths, can Brazil be an alternative source? - Rest of WorldAs China tightens its grip on rare earths, can Brazil be an alternative source?  Rest of World

Hungary Joins Brazil, Switzerland, Thailand, India, Costa Rica, Turkey, And More In Fueling The Surge Of Medical Tourism With Affordable Healthcare And World-Class Treatment - Travel And Tour WorldHungary Joins Brazil, Switzerland, Thailand, India, Costa Rica, Turkey, And More In Fueling The Surge Of Medical Tourism With Affordable Healthcare And World-Class Treatment  Travel And Tour World

Karnataka student arrested for sexually harassing model from Brazil - The New Indian ExpressKarnataka student arrested for sexually harassing model from Brazil  The New Indian Express

Argentina and Brazil set up clash for fifth place at Morocco 2025 - IHFArgentina and Brazil set up clash for fifth place at Morocco 2025  IHF

More than 130 killed: How did a Brazil raid on a Rio favela turn so deadly? - Al JazeeraMore than 130 killed: How did a Brazil raid on a Rio favela turn so deadly?  Al Jazeera

U.S. Senate passes bill to terminate Trump tariffs against Brazil - The HinduU.S. Senate passes bill to terminate Trump tariffs against Brazil  The Hindu

Brazil’s Rio Sees Record Police Raid: 121 Killed in Red Command Operation - NewsonairBrazil’s Rio Sees Record Police Raid: 121 Killed in Red Command Operation  Newsonair

Brazil: Death toll in Rio de Janeiro raid rises to at least 130 - Vatican NewsBrazil: Death toll in Rio de Janeiro raid rises to at least 130  Vatican News

Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV) in Brazil - The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV) in Brazil  The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Scientists run climate 'time machine' in Amazon as Brazil preps for COP30 - ReutersScientists run climate 'time machine' in Amazon as Brazil preps for COP30  Reuters

Breaking the mold: why Brazil’s domestic soyoil prices are the future of biodiesel pricing - FastmarketsBreaking the mold: why Brazil’s domestic soyoil prices are the future of biodiesel pricing  Fastmarkets

COP30: What's at stake at the climate summit in Brazil - Panda.orgCOP30: What's at stake at the climate summit in Brazil  Panda.org

Police raid in Brazil leaves more than 100 people dead - NBC NewsPolice raid in Brazil leaves more than 100 people dead  NBC News

A police operation in Brazil leaves at least 119 people dead, sparking civil demurrers and allegations of ... - The Hans IndiaA police operation in Brazil leaves at least 119 people dead, sparking civil demurrers and allegations of ...  The Hans India

Shell’s profits pass $43bn after production hits new highs in Brazil and Gulf of Mexico - The GuardianShell’s profits pass $43bn after production hits new highs in Brazil and Gulf of Mexico  The Guardian

EIA: Brazil is expanding LNG import infrastructure - LNG IndustryEIA: Brazil is expanding LNG import infrastructure  LNG Industry

OoH: Eletromidia Exands Footprint in Brazil - invidis.comOoH: Eletromidia Exands Footprint in Brazil  invidis.com

Brazilian lithium pitched as ‘carbon neutral’ relied on offset project linked to deforestation - Dialogue EarthBrazilian lithium pitched as ‘carbon neutral’ relied on offset project linked to deforestation  Dialogue Earth

Corpses line Rio street after Brazil's deadliest operation against drug gangs - ReutersCorpses line Rio street after Brazil's deadliest operation against drug gangs  Reuters

‘It’s a massacre’: Protests erupt in Brazil over Rio raids that killed over 120 - Firstpost‘It’s a massacre’: Protests erupt in Brazil over Rio raids that killed over 120  Firstpost

Brazil Job Creation Rises in September - TradingViewBrazil Job Creation Rises in September  TradingView

Scientists run climate 'time machine' in Amazon as Brazil preps for COP30 - TradingViewScientists run climate 'time machine' in Amazon as Brazil preps for COP30  TradingView

Brazil creates more formal jobs than expected in September - TradingViewBrazil creates more formal jobs than expected in September  TradingView

Rio Raids Targeted Comando Vermelho, 2,500 Cops Backed By Choppers, Drones - NDTVRio Raids Targeted Comando Vermelho, 2,500 Cops Backed By Choppers, Drones  NDTV

Sugar Prices Retreat on Higher Sugar Output in Brazil - TradingViewSugar Prices Retreat on Higher Sugar Output in Brazil  TradingView

Brazil’s president ‘horrified’ as death toll from Rio police raid tops 100 - Al JazeeraBrazil’s president ‘horrified’ as death toll from Rio police raid tops 100  Al Jazeera

Brazil activates FPSO Bacalhau and Galp increases production - InspenetBrazil activates FPSO Bacalhau and Galp increases production  Inspenet

Brazil: at least 64 reported killed in Rio’s worst day of violence amid police favela raids - The GuardianBrazil: at least 64 reported killed in Rio’s worst day of violence amid police favela raids  The Guardian

Cocaine Worth $1.8 Billion Seized in Brazil Risks Angering Trump - Bloomberg.comCocaine Worth $1.8 Billion Seized in Brazil Risks Angering Trump  Bloomberg.com

‘Massacre’: 121 killed in deadly police raids in Brazil amid crackdown on drug gangs | What happened | World News - Hindustan Times‘Massacre’: 121 killed in deadly police raids in Brazil amid crackdown on drug gangs | What happened | World News  Hindustan Times

‘Massacre in Rio’: 121 Killed in Brazil’s Deadly Police Raids Against Drug Gangs, UN Calls for Probe - Pragativadi‘Massacre in Rio’: 121 Killed in Brazil’s Deadly Police Raids Against Drug Gangs, UN Calls for Probe  Pragativadi

Argentina boosts border security with Brazil amid operation against criminal gang in Rio - Anadolu AjansiArgentina boosts border security with Brazil amid operation against criminal gang in Rio  Anadolu Ajansi

Brazil Targets Gang Money in Sao Paulo After Deadly Rio Raid - AL24 NewsBrazil Targets Gang Money in Sao Paulo After Deadly Rio Raid  AL24 News

After Brazil, US Senate rebuffs Donald Trump on Canada tariff | World News - Hindustan TimesAfter Brazil, US Senate rebuffs Donald Trump on Canada tariff | World News  Hindustan Times

Argentina raises border alert with Brazil after Rio gang operation - AnewZArgentina raises border alert with Brazil after Rio gang operation  AnewZ

Explained: Brazil’s Deadliest Police Raid — Why 132 Were Killed in Rio’s War on the Red Command - The Indian ExpressExplained: Brazil’s Deadliest Police Raid — Why 132 Were Killed in Rio’s War on the Red Command  The Indian Express

Brazil may have a new cycle of major transmission auctions - BNamericasBrazil may have a new cycle of major transmission auctions  BNamericas

'Project in Rio Grande do Norte Is No Longer Just an Idea' | Brazilian Institute Invites Partners to Join Offshore Wind Pilot - offshoreWIND.biz'Project in Rio Grande do Norte Is No Longer Just an Idea' | Brazilian Institute Invites Partners to Join Offshore Wind Pilot  offshoreWIND.biz

Brazil: police repression and massacre in Rio de Janeiro - fidh.orgBrazil: police repression and massacre in Rio de Janeiro  fidh.org

"Fiery" trees colour Brazil’s capital - TV BRICS"Fiery" trees colour Brazil’s capital  TV BRICS

Brazil's Amazon deforestation falls 11% in 12 months through July - TradingViewBrazil's Amazon deforestation falls 11% in 12 months through July  TradingView

Brazilian associations, parties, and public figures reaffirm support for Sahrawi people and their right to self-determination - ????? ??????? ?????????Brazilian associations, parties, and public figures reaffirm support for Sahrawi people and their right to self-determination  ????? ??????? ?????????

Brazilian Real Losses Ground - TradingViewBrazilian Real Losses Ground  TradingView

Deforestation in Amazon at 11-Year Low as Brazil Preps for COP30 - DevdiscourseDeforestation in Amazon at 11-Year Low as Brazil Preps for COP30  Devdiscourse

Brazil brewer Ambev beats profit forecasts, plans share buyback - ReutersBrazil brewer Ambev beats profit forecasts, plans share buyback  Reuters

Brazil: Comprehensive reform of policing methods urgently needed – Türk - ohchrBrazil: Comprehensive reform of policing methods urgently needed – Türk  ohchr

A bloody police raid in Rio was the deadliest in Brazil’s history - The EconomistA bloody police raid in Rio was the deadliest in Brazil’s history  The Economist

Carbon Offsets Are Failing. Can a New Plan Save the Rainforests? - Yale E360Carbon Offsets Are Failing. Can a New Plan Save the Rainforests?  Yale E360

Brazil shrugs off US-China soybean deal as seasonal trade - South China Morning PostBrazil shrugs off US-China soybean deal as seasonal trade  South China Morning Post

Court approves Ch 11 agreements of Brazil’s Azul, lessors - ch-aviationCourt approves Ch 11 agreements of Brazil’s Azul, lessors  ch-aviation

US roasters tear through coffee stocks waiting for Brazil trade deal - ReutersUS roasters tear through coffee stocks waiting for Brazil trade deal  Reuters

Brazil: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to seek fourth term as president - BBCBrazil: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to seek fourth term as president  BBC

Brazil's Oceapact targeting business opportunities in Guyana - BNamericasBrazil's Oceapact targeting business opportunities in Guyana  BNamericas

Brazil's Amazon and Cerrado See Significant Drop in Deforestation - DevdiscourseBrazil's Amazon and Cerrado See Significant Drop in Deforestation  Devdiscourse

How Brazil plans to make COP30 a turning point for climate adaptation and resilience - ReutersHow Brazil plans to make COP30 a turning point for climate adaptation and resilience  Reuters

Brazil is expanding its liquefied natural gas import infrastructure - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov)Brazil is expanding its liquefied natural gas import infrastructure  U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov)

The Weapons of the Zionist Entity Kill in Both Brazil and Palestine - Samidoun: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity NetworkThe Weapons of the Zionist Entity Kill in Both Brazil and Palestine  Samidoun: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network

Associations Slam Brazil’s Move To Restrict Airline Charges - Aviation Week NetworkAssociations Slam Brazil’s Move To Restrict Airline Charges  Aviation Week Network

Brazil: Over 100 killed in major Rio drugs raid - dw.comBrazil: Over 100 killed in major Rio drugs raid  dw.com

Brazil Reports Drop in Amazon Deforestation Despite Record Fires - Bloomberg.comBrazil Reports Drop in Amazon Deforestation Despite Record Fires  Bloomberg.com

At least 132 killed in Rio police raid, officials say - BBCAt least 132 killed in Rio police raid, officials say  BBC

Death toll of police raid in Rio doubles to 132, state watchdog says - The Washington PostDeath toll of police raid in Rio doubles to 132, state watchdog says  The Washington Post

Grim Aftermath of Brazil's Deadly Police Raid: A Nation in Turmoil - DevdiscourseGrim Aftermath of Brazil's Deadly Police Raid: A Nation in Turmoil  Devdiscourse

TGS and EOLOS Partner in Providing Wind and Metocean Campaigns in Brazil - environment coastal & offshoreTGS and EOLOS Partner in Providing Wind and Metocean Campaigns in Brazil  environment coastal & offshore

Brazil's Petrobras studying logistics base in Amapa, says state's governor - TradingViewBrazil's Petrobras studying logistics base in Amapa, says state's governor  TradingView

Brazilian police raid Rio favelas in deadliest operation against gangs – video - The GuardianBrazilian police raid Rio favelas in deadliest operation against gangs – video  The Guardian

FIVB and Brazilian Olympic Committee advance the IF’s Strategic Vision 2032 - FIVBFIVB and Brazilian Olympic Committee advance the IF’s Strategic Vision 2032  FIVB

US Senate passes resolution blocking Trump's 50% tariff on Brazil - Fibre2FashionUS Senate passes resolution blocking Trump's 50% tariff on Brazil  Fibre2Fashion

Brazil Central Bank Eyes Bitcoin Reserves in Policy Shift - BitgetBrazil Central Bank Eyes Bitcoin Reserves in Policy Shift  Bitget

UN and Fashinnovation Put Global Spotlight on Brazil’s Fashion During COP30 - WWDUN and Fashinnovation Put Global Spotlight on Brazil’s Fashion During COP30  WWD

Brazil’s deadliest police operation: Death toll soars to 132 in crackdown on criminal gang Red Command in Rio - MintBrazil’s deadliest police operation: Death toll soars to 132 in crackdown on criminal gang Red Command in Rio  Mint

BP says CO2 content in massive Brazilian Bumerangue oil and gas discovery is manageable - ReutersBP says CO2 content in massive Brazilian Bumerangue oil and gas discovery is manageable  Reuters

Brazil's Petrobras studying logistics base in Amapa, says state's governor - ReutersBrazil's Petrobras studying logistics base in Amapa, says state's governor  Reuters

Latin America is reviving the ‘iron fist’ approach to law enforcement - The ConversationLatin America is reviving the ‘iron fist’ approach to law enforcement  The Conversation

Brazil Greenlights Oil Drilling Near Mouth of Amazon River Ahead of Climate Summit - The Energy MixBrazil Greenlights Oil Drilling Near Mouth of Amazon River Ahead of Climate Summit  The Energy Mix

Watch Golden Age of Cocaine Smuggling Puts Brazil's Fragile Truce With Trump at Risk - Bloomberg.comWatch Golden Age of Cocaine Smuggling Puts Brazil's Fragile Truce With Trump at Risk  Bloomberg.com

CADE approves SEK's acquisition of Netbr, reinforcing its leadership in digital identity in Brazil - BNamericasCADE approves SEK's acquisition of Netbr, reinforcing its leadership in digital identity in Brazil  BNamericas

Canada Joins Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, UK, and More to Face New Travel Changes as US Imposes New Visa Policy and Biometric Entry-Exit System: Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldCanada Joins Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, UK, and More to Face New Travel Changes as US Imposes New Visa Policy and Biometric Entry-Exit System: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Rio raid draws criticism but highlights Brazil's political divide - France 24Rio raid draws criticism but highlights Brazil's political divide  France 24

Google’s AI Carbon Removal Strategy Takes Shape in Brazil - StartupHub.aiGoogle’s AI Carbon Removal Strategy Takes Shape in Brazil  StartupHub.ai

Amazon's Time Machine: Future Climate Simulation in Brazil's Rainforest - DevdiscourseAmazon's Time Machine: Future Climate Simulation in Brazil's Rainforest  Devdiscourse

India-Brazil Hold 7th Trade Monitoring Mechanism Meet in New Delhi - NewsonairIndia-Brazil Hold 7th Trade Monitoring Mechanism Meet in New Delhi  Newsonair

BP Steps Up Appraisal Activities on Bumerangue Offshore Discovery in Brazil - Offshore Engineer MagazineBP Steps Up Appraisal Activities on Bumerangue Offshore Discovery in Brazil  Offshore Engineer Magazine

Protests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead and draws accusations of excessive force - AP NewsProtests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead and draws accusations of excessive force  AP News

Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (October 28, 2025) - USEmbassy.govSecurity Alert: U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (October 28, 2025)  USEmbassy.gov

Incredible Air Travel Surge: US Unites With China, Brazil, Japan, India And Australia in Achieving a Stunning Global Growth in 2025! - Travel And Tour WorldIncredible Air Travel Surge: US Unites With China, Brazil, Japan, India And Australia in Achieving a Stunning Global Growth in 2025!  Travel And Tour World

Lichens Were Already Widespread in Early Devonian, Enigmatic Fossils from Brazil Show - Sci.NewsLichens Were Already Widespread in Early Devonian, Enigmatic Fossils from Brazil Show  Sci.News

COP30 events will be safe, Brazil official says after Rio violence - ReutersCOP30 events will be safe, Brazil official says after Rio violence  Reuters

Brazil's Amazon deforestation falls 11% in 12 months through July - ReutersBrazil's Amazon deforestation falls 11% in 12 months through July  Reuters

bp advances plans for major Bumerangue discovery in Brazil’s Santos basin - World Oilbp advances plans for major Bumerangue discovery in Brazil’s Santos basin  World Oil

Porto Itapoá tops southern Brazil port performance - Port TechnologyPorto Itapoá tops southern Brazil port performance  Port Technology

Brazil police raid leaves at least 119 dead, triggering protests and claims of executions and a decapitation - CBS NewsBrazil police raid leaves at least 119 dead, triggering protests and claims of executions and a decapitation  CBS News

Virus outbreak deepens rift over return of Spix’s macaw to Brazil - MongabayVirus outbreak deepens rift over return of Spix’s macaw to Brazil  Mongabay