Brazil

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishJun 101 min read

Brazil intercepts 108 Cuban immigrants amid growing asylum applications

This operation highlights the increasing trend of undocumented immigration from Cuba and the challenges faced by migrants seeking asylum in Brazil.

Brazilian police intercepted 108 Cuban nationals in one day
Operation aimed at disrupting human trafficking and irregular migration
Largest humanitarian rescue operation recorded in Roraima

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite US trade surplus

Business

BreakingThe Guardian WorldJun 21 min read

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite US trade surplus

The proposed tariffs could significantly impact US-Brazil trade relations and the Brazilian economy.

Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil
Brazil accused of unreasonable trade practices
Lula da Silva reacted with indignation

Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?

Business

AnalysisAl Jazeera EnglishMay 251 min read

Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?

The shift in oil supply dynamics could significantly impact global energy markets and geopolitical relations.

China and India are turning to Brazil for oil supplies
US-Israel war on Iran disrupts energy trade
Strait of Hormuz closure increases demand for Brazilian crude

World

FeatureAl Jazeera EnglishMay 181 min read

World Cup Golden Boot: which players have top scored at each tournament?

The Golden Boot highlights the achievements of the world's best football strikers during the prestigious World Cup tournament.

Golden Boot awarded to top goal scorer of World Cup
Guillermo Stabile scored eight goals in 1930
Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in 1958

Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years

Science

BreakingThe Guardian WorldMay 141 min read

Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years

The significant reduction in deforestation in Brazil's Atlantic forest highlights potential advancements in environmental conservation efforts amid political challenges.

Brazil's Atlantic forest recorded its lowest deforestation in 40 years
Deforestation fell to 8,658 hectares in 2025
Environmentalists are hopeful for zero deforestation soon

Official marking of land for Brazil’s uncontacted Kawahiva people begins after 27-year wait

Politics

BreakingThe Guardian WorldMay 131 min read

Official marking of land for Brazil’s uncontacted Kawahiva people begins after 27-year wait

The demarcation is crucial for the survival and protection of one of the Amazon's most vulnerable Indigenous communities against external threats.

Brazil begins demarcating land for the Kawahiva people after 27 years
The territory covers 410,000 hectares in the Amazon
Demarcation aims to protect a vulnerable Indigenous community

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