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Under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil is one of the world's major non-Western powers. A BRICS member, it plays a vital role in the global economy and climate change but has battled a rise in populism at home.

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Jair Bolsonaro

Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil indicts Bolsonaro over undeclared diamonds — reports

Saudi Arabia gave former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and his wife diamond jewelry during his time in office.

A wildfire in the Amazon rainforest

A wildfire in the Amazon rainforest

Brazil's Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years

Climate change has caused parts of the Amazon to become drier and more prone to fires.

Ayahuasca-Boom in Brasilien - Psychotrip oder Heilmittel?

Ayahuasca-Boom in Brasilien - Psychotrip oder Heilmittel?

Brazil's ayahuasca boom

Researchers say the psychedelic can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants and be used to treat drug addiction.

Supreme Court justices preside in Brasilia

Supreme Court justices preside in Brasilia

Brazil's Supreme Court decriminalizes marijuana possession

The move does not make possession of marijuana legal.

Person examining a mosquito

Person examining a mosquito

What is Oropouche fever?

Italy reported its first case of Oropouche fever, a mosquito-borne disease common in South America, this month.

Woods in Brazil with a massive smoke cloud behind them

Woods in Brazil with a massive smoke cloud behind them

Climate change increases wildfire risk in Brazil

In the wake of heavy floods, Brazil is now facing massive wildfires in the country's Pantanal region.

A drone view shows a smoke from a fire rising into the air as trees burn amongst vegetation in the Pantanal

A drone view shows a smoke from a fire rising into the air as trees burn amongst vegetation in the Pantanal

Brazil: Wildfires devastate Pantanal wetlands

Wildfires are raging through Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland. Slash-and-burn is the suspected cause.

Protesters in Sao Paulo against anti-abortion bill on June 15, 2024.

Protesters in Sao Paulo against anti-abortion bill on June 15, 2024.

Brazil: Thousands protest bill tightening abortion ban

Thousands of women demonstrated against a bill that would classify abortion as homicide after 22 weeks of pregnancy.

240612 Infografik DW FactCheck Sugarloafmountain Sea Levels EN

240612 Infografik DW FactCheck Sugarloafmountain Sea Levels EN

Fact check: Sugarloaf images do not disprove sea level rise

A viral photo collage from Rio de Janeiro's Sugarloaf Mountain purports to show that sea levels have remained stable.

The scene of forest fires in the Pantanal wetland in Porto Jofre, Mato Grosso State, Brazil, on November 13, 2023.

The scene of forest fires in the Pantanal wetland in Porto Jofre, Mato Grosso State, Brazil, on November 13, 2023.

Brazil: Wildfires in world's largest wetland surge tenfold

Local farmers helplessly watch as wild animals and their livelihoods are consumed by the fires in the Pantanal wetland.

A Chinese yuan bill is seen on the map of South America

A Chinese yuan bill is seen on the map of South America

Latin American anger grows over China's economic clout

Amid China's growing influence, Beijing has strong-armed countries such as Guatemala and outraged retailers in Brazil.

Brazil Sinimbu 2024 | Flood-damaged items

Brazil Sinimbu 2024 | Flood-damaged items

Floods in Brazil: The hunt to save memories from mud

As floodwaters recede in southern Brazil, volunteers and victims search for treasured keepsakes that tell stories.

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Corruption and catastrophe as China invests in Colombia

Landslides and buried villages in Colombia. The Angkor Wat temples evict locals. And big hopes for Brazil's footballers.

A group of models wearing Brazilian-flag themed outfits stand on an elegant red-carpeted stairway in a marble hall

A group of models wearing Brazilian-flag themed outfits stand on an elegant red-carpeted stairway in a marble hall

Brazilcore: How favela fashion became cool

Designers like Abacaxi are reclaiming the Brazilian flag for all as they celebrate the style of the favelas.

Members of Municipal Guard on boat in the flooded streets near Porto Alegre City Hall

Members of Municipal Guard on boat in the flooded streets near Porto Alegre City Hall

Brazil floods displace hundreds of thousands

Waters are starting to recede in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, but the damage will cost billions to repair.

Aerial view of a flooded airport runway reflecting the sky in Porto Alegre, Brazil, May 2024.

Aerial view of a flooded airport runway reflecting the sky in Porto Alegre, Brazil, May 2024.

A bird's eye view of the flooding in Brazil

Weeks of torrential rainfall have caused catastrophic flooding and reconstruction will be a mammoth task for the region.

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Big business – Evangelical churches in Brazil - Global Us

Evangelical churches are growing rapidly in Brazil. Mass tourism is threatening coral reefs in Egypt.

People who have been evacuated from flooded areas rest at a gym used as a shelter in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil May 10, 2024

People who have been evacuated from flooded areas rest at a gym used as a shelter in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil May 10, 2024

Brazil floods: More rain expected as people await rescue

Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul is expecting more rain, even as it grapples with the fallout of recent flooding.

A woman cries after being rescued following floods in Canoas, at the Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil.

A woman cries after being rescued following floods in Canoas, at the Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil.

Brazil's President Lula da Silva visits flood-hit region

The president has pledged funds for reconstruction, and promised a plan to prevent "climate accidents."

A bird's eye view of flooding in the center of Porto Alegre showing freeway bridges submerged by muddy waters

A bird's eye view of flooding in the center of Porto Alegre showing freeway bridges submerged by muddy waters

Brazil floods: Rescuers race against time as toll rises

Authorities are scrambling to rescue people from flooding in Brazil's south, where over 100 people are still missing.

Madonna performs in the final show of her The Celebration Tour, on Copacabana Beach

Madonna performs in the final show of her The Celebration Tour, on Copacabana Beach

Madonna's free Rio show draws over 1.5 million

The US pop idol gave it her all during a free show at Brazil's famous Copacabana beach.

People are rescued after flooding in Canoas, at the Rio Grande do Sul state

People are rescued after flooding in Canoas, at the Rio Grande do Sul state

Brazil flooding leaves dozens dead

At least 60 people have been killed as southern Brazil endures its worst flooding in more than 80 years.

Flooded streets amid stately architecture in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Flooded streets amid stately architecture in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Brazil: Death toll rises as record flooding continues

Dozens of people are dead and thousands were forced to evacuate after heavy rain unleashed flooding in southern Brazil.

The aerial view shows the roofs of houses rising out of the water in a flooded area. The lights of street lamps can also be seen.

The aerial view shows the roofs of houses rising out of the water in a flooded area. The lights of street lamps can also be seen.

Brazil: Dozens dead in severe flooding

Dozens have died in floods in Brazil. Aid is proving difficult.

Norwegian dam at Braskereidfoss fails in August 2023. Image shows a wrecked structure and masses of water flooding out.

Norwegian dam at Braskereidfoss fails in August 2023. Image shows a wrecked structure and masses of water flooding out.

Deadly dam failures: Cause, effect and prevention

No dam is flood-proof, as flooding after days of heavy rains in southern Brazil has shown. Here's what you need to know.

Firefighters rescue a man and his dog from a flooded area at the city center of Sao Sebastiao do Cai, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

Firefighters rescue a man and his dog from a flooded area at the city center of Sao Sebastiao do Cai, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

Brazil floods: State of emergency in Rio Grande do Sul

The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state is rising, and more downpours are expected.

Archer Graziela Santos with a bow and arrow

Archer Graziela Santos with a bow and arrow

The Indigenous Amazon archer aiming for Olympic greatness

Archer Graziela Santos is asipiring to be the first Indigenous woman from Brazil to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Adults sit in the classroom and write

Adults sit in the classroom and write

Brazil: Learning your ABC's at University

More than 10 million Brazilians are illiterate. Their daily lives are challenging and their job prospects bleak.

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Education for All! But how? - Global Us

Illiteracy, outdated learning concepts, teacher shortage. How can the education crisis worldwide be solved?

Indigenous people take part in the Terra Livre (Free Land) protest in Brasilia

Indigenous people take part in the Terra Livre (Free Land) protest in Brasilia

Brazil's Indigenous people blast new ancestral land law

Indigenous people have gathered at a protest camp in Brasilia to stop legislation threatening their way of life.

Indigenous people take part in the Terra Livre (Free Land) protest in Brasilia on April 25

Indigenous people take part in the Terra Livre (Free Land) protest in Brasilia on April 25

Brazil: Indigenous people protest over ancestral lands

Indigenous leaders protested in Brasilia, urging President Lula to recognize more of their ancestral lands.

A combine harvests cotton in a field in Brazil

A combine harvests cotton in a field in Brazil

Fashion giants linked to deforestation in Brazil

Zara and H&M sell items produced with Brazilian cotton linked to deforestation and land grabbing, says a new report.

Musk feuds with Brazil's top judge over X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has accused a Brazilian Supreme Court justice of censoring X, his social media platform.

Richarlison playing for Brazil

Richarlison playing for Brazil

Richarlison can spur change in Brazilian football mentality

The Tottenham striker's comments about how therapy saved his life could change a generation of footballers in Brazil.

Rainforest seen from above

Rainforest seen from above

Amazon deforestation slows in Brazil, Colombia

Forest loss has dropped by more than a third in Brazil and by almost half in Colombia, a new study finds. DW reports.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touch the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on April 1, 2019

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touch the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on April 1, 2019

Brazil: Judge rejects Bolsonaro's request for Israel travel

A Supreme Court justice said it would be "premature" to return Bolsonaro's passport as he remains under investigation.

French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks during the 'Brazil-France Economic Forum: The transition to the green economy', at the Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo (FIESP), in Sao Paulo

French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks during the 'Brazil-France Economic Forum: The transition to the green economy', at the Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo (FIESP), in Sao Paulo

Macron says Mercosur-EU deal is 'very bad' for both sides

Emmanuel Macron told Brazilian business leaders that a proposed trade deal between the EU and Mercosur is outdated.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron (right) in front of tropical trees on Combu Island, Para, Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron (right) in front of tropical trees on Combu Island, Para, Brazil

Brazil, France announce €1 billion Amazon investment plan

France and Brazil say they will raise an investment fund over the next four years to protect the Amazon rainforest.

Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, Brazil

Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, Brazil

Brazil probes Jair Bolsonaro's stay at Hungarian embassy

Far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro faces multiple investigations and had his passport confiscated last month.

Overturned cars lie in mud-covered streets of Mimoso do Sul in Brazil's Espirito Santo state

Overturned cars lie in mud-covered streets of Mimoso do Sul in Brazil's Espirito Santo state

Brazil: Hundreds of homes destroyed in deadly floods

A severe storm has triggered flooding and landslides in southeastern Brazil, with heavy rain forcing thousands to flee.

Brazil's Robinho reacts with hands on face after missing a chance to score

Brazil's Robinho reacts with hands on face after missing a chance to score

Robinho must serve Italian rape sentence in Brazil: court

Judges have upheld former footballer Robinho's Italian rape conviction, saying he must serve the time in Brazil.

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain

Court bails Dani Alves for €1 million after rape conviction

A lawyer for the victim described as the player's release as "scandalous."

Aerial photo of a crowded beach

Aerial photo of a crowded beach

Brazil heat wave hits record temperatures: Rio at 62°C

Brazil is experiencing a severe heat wave, with Rio de Janeiro recording perceived temperatures of 62 degrees Celsius.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks before the UN in September, 2021

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks before the UN in September, 2021

Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted over fake COVID certificate

Ex-President Bolsonaro is accused of tampering with a public health database to make it seem as if he was vaccinated.

Dengue-Fieber Ausbruch in Brasilien

Dengue-Fieber Ausbruch in Brasilien

Brazil threatened by an unparalleled dengue epidemic

Latin America is dealing with its worst outbreak of dengue since records began. Brazil is among the worst-hit countries.

Jair Bolsonaro

Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil military leaders told police Bolsonaro mulled a coup

Jair Bolsonaro allegedly discussed a plan to remain in power after he lost the 2022 presidential election.

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Deep dive: The iron grip of Brazil's mining industry

Brazil's iron ore industry is vital for the economy but it's wreaking havoc on the environment. What's to be done?

Stills | Reporter Evangelikale Kirchen boomen

Stills | Reporter Evangelikale Kirchen boomen

Brazil's Evangelicals on the march

Evangelical churches are growing fast in Brazil, replacing the Catholic church and the state.

picture shows a banner saying 'Stop EU-Mercosur' during a protest action of Greenpeace environmental activists at the European Council building, Thursday 25 May 2023, in Brussels

picture shows a banner saying 'Stop EU-Mercosur' during a protest action of Greenpeace environmental activists at the European Council building, Thursday 25 May 2023, in Brussels

EU-Mercosur: Will the trade negotiation saga ever end?

A deal between the two blocs on how to liberalize their trade, seems elusive. Will China seize its chance?

Still DW Beitrag Afrimaxx-Sendung 01032024 | Welket Bungué,

Still DW Beitrag Afrimaxx-Sendung 01032024 | Welket Bungué,

From Guinea-Bissau to the world

His path took Welket Bungué all the way to Brazil; today, Berlin is his home.