Brazil
What we know about the Brazilian Covid strain

What we know about the Brazilian Covid strain
Government imposes travel ban in response to mutation that may evade antibodies
14 Jan 2021
How an Amazonian city may have hit herd immunity

How an Amazonian city may have hit herd immunity
The authorities in Manaus made little attempt to halt spread of Covid-19 - yet the virus seems to have run out of steam there
26 Aug 2020
How Uruguay bucked South American trends to beat coronavirus

How Uruguay bucked South American trends to beat coronavirus
The small nation’s decisive response stands in stark contrast to those of neighbouring countries
29 Jul 2020
Strangest Covid quotes from world leaders

Strangest Covid quotes from world leaders
Brazilian president struck down by virus he previously described as a ‘little cold’
8 Jul 2020
Why Peru’s swift Covid lockdown didn't work

Why Peru’s swift Covid lockdown didn't work
Latin American country reacted quickly to pandemic yet is second-worst affected nation in the region
16 Jun 2020
How Brazil was dragged towards coronavirus chaos

How Brazil was dragged towards coronavirus chaos
South American nation stops reporting Covid-19 death toll and wipes official data
9 Jun 2020
How two Latin American giants sleepwalked into coronavirus

How two Latin American giants sleepwalked into coronavirus
Brazilian and Mexican leaders continue to downplay crisis even as death tolls hits record highs
14 May 2020

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Brazilian minister says coronavirus is Chinese plan

Brazilian minister says coronavirus is Chinese plan
Relations between the two nations have been strained for months
7 Apr 2020
How Brazilian drug gangs are fighting coronavirus

How Brazilian drug gangs are fighting coronavirus
Traffickers imposing containment measures amid criticism of government inaction
26 Mar 2020
Why Brazil’s jailed former president could be freed

Why Brazil’s jailed former president could be freed
Supreme Court overturns law that saw dozens jailed the largest corruption scandal in the country’s history
8 Nov 2019
Brazil oil spill: who is responsible?

Brazil oil spill: who is responsible?
Leaked documents show government blames Venezuela for mystery spill that has affected more than 1,000 miles of pristine coastline
24 Oct 2019
Not just the Amazon: the world’s forgotten fires

Not just the Amazon: the world’s forgotten fires
Major fires in Bolivia and central Africa have not attracted same attention as Brazil’s blaze
28 Aug 2019
Instant Opinion: Nazi salute ‘deepest betrayal’ of America

Instant Opinion: Nazi salute ‘deepest betrayal’ of America
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 23 August
23 Aug 2019
Brazil school shooting ‘inspired by Columbine’

Brazil school shooting ‘inspired by Columbine’
Former students use guns, crossbow and hatchet in attack that leaves eight people dead
14 Mar 2019
How did a humpback whale end up in the Amazon rainforest?

How did a humpback whale end up in the Amazon rainforest?
Ten-ton marine mammal was found in wooded area about 50ft from ocean shore
26 Feb 2019
Flamengo fire: ten dead at Brazilian club’s training ground

Flamengo fire: ten dead at Brazilian club’s training ground
At least three further people have been taken to hospital following blaze at Rio de Janeiro complex
8 Feb 2019
Brazil’s first openly gay MP quits following death threats

Brazil’s first openly gay MP quits following death threats
Jean Wyllys says his reputation has been ‘destroyed by lies’ amid increasing homophobia under new president Jair Bolsonaro
25 Jan 2019
Paradise found: a journey through Brazil’s balmy northeast

Paradise found: a journey through Brazil’s balmy northeast
Urban thrills and barefoot beach chic in Recife and Kenoa
14 Dec 2018
Brazil cathedral shooting: five dead in church attack

Brazil cathedral shooting: five dead in church attack
Shooter identified as a 49-year-old systems analyst with no criminal record
12 Dec 2018
The world’s wildest countries

The world’s wildest countries
Humans have ‘modified’ 77% of the Earth’s surface. So what remains unspoiled?
1 Nov 2018
How ‘South America’s Trump’ will change Brazil

How ‘South America’s Trump’ will change Brazil
Former army captain has pledged to boost economy but fears remain over environment and LGBT issues
29 Oct 2018
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead in Brazil election

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead in Brazil election
Bolsonaro takes the lead but fails to win outright majority, forcing run-off
8 Oct 2018
Lula abandons Brazilian presidential bid

Lula abandons Brazilian presidential bid
Former president barred from running over corruption conviction
12 Sep 2018
VIDEO: Brazilian presidential candidate stabbed at rally

VIDEO: Brazilian presidential candidate stabbed at rally
Far-right front-runner Jair Bolsonaro attacked during a rally
7 Sep 2018
Fire destroys National Museum of Brazil

Fire destroys National Museum of Brazil
More than 20 million items believed to have been lost to the flames
3 Sep 2018
Could Venezuela create a South American refugee crisis?

Could Venezuela create a South American refugee crisis?
Thousands fleeing country as president promises ‘magic formula’ to get country back on track
21 Aug 2018
Brazil elections: ‘Lula’ nominated for president from prison

Brazil elections: ‘Lula’ nominated for president from prison
Supporters rally behind jailed ex-president, but lawmakers expected to declare bid invalid
16 Aug 2018
A most violent year: Brazil murder toll hits record 63,800

A most violent year: Brazil murder toll hits record 63,800
Gang crime and domestic violence fuel homicide tally ahead of presidential election
10 Aug 2018
‘Brazil’s Trump’ shakes up presidential race

‘Brazil’s Trump’ shakes up presidential race
Controversial far-right politician will take on jailed former president Lula
24 Jul 2018
Brazil plastic surgeon ‘Dr Bumbum’ arrested for murder
Brazil plastic surgeon ‘Dr Bumbum’ arrested for murder
Celebrity doctor allegedly caused the death of a bank manager after injecting silicone into her buttocks
20 Jul 2018
Footage emerges of sole survivor of uncontacted Amazon tribe

Footage emerges of sole survivor of uncontacted Amazon tribe
Man believed to be in his 50s seen swinging an axe to fell a tree in Brazilian forest
20 Jul 2018
Neymar’s World Cup: goals, skills and annoying play-acting

Neymar’s World Cup: goals, skills and annoying play-acting
The brilliant Brazilian continues to divide opinion across the football world
3 Jul 2018
World Cup group E: Brazil and Switzerland qualify

World Cup group E: Brazil and Switzerland qualify
Group E final standings and results
27 Jun 2018
World Cup group E preview: Brazil vs. Costa Rica team news

World Cup group E preview: Brazil vs. Costa Rica team news
Neymar has returned to training and should start for Brazil
21 Jun 2018