Brazil

Government imposes travel ban in response to mutation that may evade antibodies

The authorities in Manaus made little attempt to halt spread of Covid-19 - yet the virus seems to have run out of steam there

The small nation’s decisive response stands in stark contrast to those of neighbouring countries

Brazilian president struck down by virus he previously described as a ‘little cold’

Latin American country reacted quickly to pandemic yet is second-worst affected nation in the region

South American nation stops reporting Covid-19 death toll and wipes official data

Brazilian and Mexican leaders continue to downplay crisis even as death tolls hits record highs

Relations between the two nations have been strained for months

Traffickers imposing containment measures amid criticism of government inaction

Supreme Court overturns law that saw dozens jailed the largest corruption scandal in the country’s history

Leaked documents show government blames Venezuela for mystery spill that has affected more than 1,000 miles of pristine coastline

Major fires in Bolivia and central Africa have not attracted same attention as Brazil’s blaze

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 23 August

Former students use guns, crossbow and hatchet in attack that leaves eight people dead

Ten-ton marine mammal was found in wooded area about 50ft from ocean shore

At least three further people have been taken to hospital following blaze at Rio de Janeiro complex

Jean Wyllys says his reputation has been ‘destroyed by lies’ amid increasing homophobia under new president Jair Bolsonaro

Urban thrills and barefoot beach chic in Recife and Kenoa

Shooter identified as a 49-year-old systems analyst with no criminal record

Humans have ‘modified’ 77% of the Earth’s surface. So what remains unspoiled?

Former army captain has pledged to boost economy but fears remain over environment and LGBT issues

Bolsonaro takes the lead but fails to win outright majority, forcing run-off

Former president barred from running over corruption conviction

Far-right front-runner Jair Bolsonaro attacked during a rally

More than 20 million items believed to have been lost to the flames

Thousands fleeing country as president promises ‘magic formula’ to get country back on track

Supporters rally behind jailed ex-president, but lawmakers expected to declare bid invalid

Gang crime and domestic violence fuel homicide tally ahead of presidential election

Controversial far-right politician will take on jailed former president Lula

Man believed to be in his 50s seen swinging an axe to fell a tree in Brazilian forest

The brilliant Brazilian continues to divide opinion across the football world

Group E final standings and results

Neymar has returned to training and should start for Brazil