Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call it, is a postcard not only for the city of Rio de Janeiro but for the entire country. But now, its management and future are at the center of a growing debate over religion,
The Deadliest Plane Crashes of 2024: Brazil and Russia Top the List
Plane crash in Brazil kills 10 members of the same family
10 dead in small plane crash in Brazil
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD construction site in Brazil
Brazilian officials found 163 Chinese nationals working in "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site for a factory owned by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state, the local labor prosecutor's office said on Monday.
Argentine players detained in Brazil after alleged racist incident
Brazilian authorities ruled to keep four Argentine soccer players in preventive detention on Monday after their alleged involvement in a racist incident during the Ladies Cup tournament in Sao Paulo state last week.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
"Slavery-like conditions", as defined by Brazilian law, include debt bondage and work that violates human dignity. The MPT added that the situation also constitutes "forced labour", as many workers had their wages withheld and faced excessive costs for terminating their contracts. BYD said affected workers had been moved to hotels.
Brazil Analysts See Key Rate at 15% in June, More Inflation
Brazil economists raised their forecasts for inflation and borrowing costs in 2025 after central bankers reinforced their commitment to extend jumbo interest rate hikes into early next year.
Brazil Halts BYD Site After Workers Found in ‘Slave’ Conditions
BYD Co. has severed ties with a construction firm after Brazilian authorities halted construction of a new electric-vehicle plant where workers were found working and living in “slavery”-like conditions.

Brazil bridge collapse kills at least 4, dozen still missing

Brazil bridge collapse kills at least four, dozen still missing
Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead, dozen missing
Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
Ex-Chelsea star Oscar confirms return to Brazil's São Paulo
Oscar will return to his former club São Paulo on a three-year contract, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Tuesday.
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Café Brazil Closing After More Than Thirty Years
While the restaurant is saying goodbye, its owner says, "The spirit of this space and its story may yet live on in a new chapter."
Brazil posts $3.1 billion current account deficit in November
Brazil recorded a current account deficit of $3.1 billion in November, the central bank said on Monday, widening the 12-month shortfall mainly due to a weaker trade surplus.
Brazil's Petrobras to sign deal for four new support vessels built locally
Brazil's Transpetro, a unit of state-run oil firm Petrobras , said on Monday that local shipbuilding firms Ecovix and Mac Laren had won a tender to build four new coastal vessels for $69.5 million per vessel.