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fromThe Washington Post
10 hours ago

Volkswagen kept a dark secret in the Amazon. Then a priest made a call.

The company admitted that its staff had cooperated with Brazil's military dictatorship to target workers for political persecution, beginning to negotiate reparations.
History
#jair-bolsonaro
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago
Film

Petra Costa Wants Her Disturbing Documentary Portrait of Brazilian Evangelicals to 'Inspire Action Rather Than Paralysis'

fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago
Film

Petra Costa Wants Her Disturbing Documentary Portrait of Brazilian Evangelicals to 'Inspire Action Rather Than Paralysis'

#lula-da-silva
#bolsonaro
#architecture
#soccer
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

'Straight to the Field' in Brazil by LaFinteca Betby Adwa | HackerNoon

Navigating Brazil's complex regulatory landscape is one of the biggest hurdles for new operators. Our financial infrastructure is directly integrated with the Central Bank of Brazil, accelerating critical processes like onboarding and ensuring regulatory compliance from the very first step.
E-Commerce
#politics
#football
fromCageside Press
1 week ago

LFA 212: Severino vs. Degli Full Results

Matheus Severino faced Marcos Degli for the interim flyweight championship in an all-Brazilian matchup at LFA 212, with further bouts featuring notable fighters.
MMA
fromVulture
1 week ago

Infuriating and Gripping, Apocalypse in the Tropics Must Be Seen

Petra Costa's documentary "Apocalypse in the Tropics" highlights the rise of Evangelical Christianity in Brazil, reflecting the alliance of pastors with political leaders and societal turmoil.
US politics
#us-brazil-relations
#us-tariffs
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Brazil's President Flatly Rejects Trump's Demand to Drop Bolsonaro Case

Brazil is a sovereign nation with independent institutions and will not accept any form of tutelage. The judicial issues surrounding former President Bolsonaro are not subject to interference.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Lula meets Modi to boost Asia ties amid Trump-era tensions

The bilateral relationship between India and Brazil has enormous growth potential, with current trade exchange at just $12 billion despite 80 years of diplomatic relations.
US politics
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Parkinson's patients in Rio find relief through capoeira

Twice a week, a group of Parkinson's patients gathers in the Lapa neighbourhood to practise capoeira, a centuries-old mix of martial arts, dance, and music once outlawed in Brazil.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We don't want contact because you are bad': loggers close in on uncontacted people in Peruvian Amazon

In 1999, Beatriz Huertas travelled deep into the Peruvian Amazon to investigate reports of uncontacted Indigenous peoples, particularly the Yine Indigenous village of Monte Salvado.
Social justice
#reproductive-rights
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Tesla competitor BYD axes Mexico factory plans

BYD is halting plans to build a major factory in Mexico due to concerns about US trade policies. Geopolitical issues have a big impact on the automotive industry. Now everybody is rethinking their strategy in other countries.
Cars
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 weeks ago

LDC Inaugurates Expanded Green Coffee Center in Minas Gerais

The facility now has storage capacity for approximately 1 million coffee bags and the ability to process and handle more than 2.5 million bags annually - doubling its previous processing capacity and increasing shipping capabilities by approximately 50%.
Coffee
#energy-transition
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

I got an ambulance ride, CT scan and ER care in Brazil. My bill: $0.

"Even after six years in Brazil as The Washington Post's Rio de Janeiro bureau chief, I confess one of my first thoughts was stubbornly American. Out of the murkiness, it came with sudden clarity: How much is this going to cost me?"
Public health
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

What Being Wealthy Means In Brazil

"According to the OECD, the average household net-adjusted disposable income per capita in Brazil is approximately $12,924 per year, significantly lower than the OECD average of $30,490."
Travel
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

We're All In This Together: "Brazil" at 40 | Features | Roger Ebert

It’s an unbearably awkward moment for Sam, who believes—actually believes—he's doing the right thing by presenting the check to the widow in person.
Film
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Niede Guidon obituary: Brazilian archaeologist who upended ideas on early human migration

In 2003, I began expressing the idea that the sites were older... We had begun to suppose the presence of man much earlier than we imagined.
History
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Controversial German-Brazilian nuclear agreement turns 50 DW 06/27/2025

"It was celebrated in 1975 as the biggest technology agreement of the century, the enthusiasm was huge on both sides," recalls 73-year-old German-Brazilian sociologist Luiz Ramalho.
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Brazil announces compensation for dictatorship victim Vladimir Herzog

This apology is not merely symbolic, Ivo said. It is an act by the state that makes us believe the current Brazilian state doesn't think like the Brazilian state of that time.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Are designer handbags linked to illegal deforestation? DW 06/26/2025

"Consumers probably expect that when buying a luxury product, the high price tag guarantees some level of ethics and sustainability," Lara Shirra White, an Earthsight researcher told DW. "They don't expect that the leather bag might be linked to deforestation and human rights violations."
Fashion & style
#search-and-rescue
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano

A young Brazilian hiker, Juliana Marins, tragically died after falling from a volcano in Indonesia despite extensive search efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
World news

Brazilian hiker found dead after falling off Indonesia volcano trail

A Brazilian tourist was found dead after falling into a ravine at Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, following a challenging rescue operation.
#intermediary-liability
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago

IFCN director previews global summit as fact-checkers regroup in Rio de Janeiro - Poynter

Moraes has said his actions against platforms like X have been driven by a determination to protect Brazil's democracy.
Online Community Development
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Brazil and the rush to build the world's largest Catholic statue

The rise of gigantic religious statues in Brazil reflects a paradox where Catholicism is in decline, yet communities invest in imposing monuments to attract tourism.
Portland food
#social-media
fromTechdirt
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Why Making Social Media Companies Liable For User Content Doesn't Do What Many People Think It Will

fromTechdirt
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Why Making Social Media Companies Liable For User Content Doesn't Do What Many People Think It Will

fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Betting ads swamp Brazilian football as addiction spikes DW 06/17/2025

Karen's story reflects the alarming rise of problem gambling in Brazil since the legalization of online gambling, with minimal protections for consumers.
Poker
fromTheWrap
1 month ago

'Yanuni' Review: Tribeca Fest Closes With Timely and Inspiring Eco-Doc

In 'Yanuni', Juma Xipaia stands as a formidable advocate for Indigenous rights and the Amazon, portraying the stark realities of environmental politics in Brazil.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state

The family of Lidiane Vieira Frazao filed a legal action against Brazil over her maternal death linked to Covid-19, citing negligence in medical care.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Real Madrid

Ancelotti earns first win as Brazil book World Cup spot

Brazil qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 win against Paraguay, marking Carlo Ancelotti's first managerial victory.
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