Thousands of Indigenous people began gathering in Brazil’s capital on Monday for what was expected to become a protest against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s unfulfilled promises to create reserves and expel illegal miners and land-grabbers from their territories. Holding Lula’s
State-run energy firm Petrobras faces resistance from Indigenous groups for its goal to open Brazil’s northern coast to oil drilling. An environmental agency denied Petrobras a license for exploratory drilling, citing potential impacts on Indigenous groups. Petrobras claims drilling won’t impact communities
Brazilian police investigating the grim discovery of a boat full of corpses say the dead were likely African migrants from Mali and Mauritania. Fishermen off Brazil’s northern coastal state of Pará found the boat adrift Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil’s Federal
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state must compensate victims of stray bullets during military and law enforcement operations. The ruling means that the state is now civilly liable for deaths or injuries resulting from
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s government extended exemptions to tourist visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Australia and Canada until April 2025, extending a program aimed at boosting tourism that had been scheduled to end Wednesday. The decision, issued by
The leaders of Brazil and France have announced a plan to invest $1.1 billion in the Amazon rainforest, including French Guiana, over four years. The investment will involve state-run Brazilian banks and France’s investment agency. French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior broke down in tears during a press conference on Monday and admitted he has considered quitting football as a result of racial abuse in Spain. Vinicius couldn’t contain his emotions as he addressed the media ahead of
England were undone by 17-year-old Brazilian starlet Endrick as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against their South American opponents at Wembley Stadium. Gareth Southgate was given plenty to assess as the Three Lions boss ramps up preparations for Euro 2024. England
England fans have reacted angrily after the players took to the field against Brazil at Wembley with their collars down, showing off the controversial new flag design on their Nike kit. The decision to tinker with the St George’s Cross was met
Fans of Carlos Alcaraz will be able to breathe a sigh of relief following his injury update. The World No. 2 began his Rio Open campaign against home favourite Thiago Monteiro, when apparent disaster struck just two games into the contest. The