# Brazil

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

# rio negro

14 killed in plane crash in Brazilian Amazon

The plane ran out of landing strip and crashed, killing all 12 passengers and two crew.

13.3k

Sep 17th 2023, 7:28 AM

This month

September 2023

# world cup qualifiers

Neymar breaks Pele's record as Brazil's all-time top scorer

Neymar scored twice as Brazil beat Bolivia 5-1 in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier.

4.2k

Sep 9th 2023, 10:24 AM

# Sao Paulo

Controversy in Brazil as digital education resources riddled with errors

New digital learning materials incorrectly said that the city of Sao Paulo was on the coast and linked brain disorders to dirty water.

13.1k

Sep 4th 2023, 10:58 PM

Last month

August 2023

# Saudi Arabia

Former Brazil president Bolsonaro questioned about diamond jewellery and sale of luxury watches

Bolsonaro allegedly attempted to sneak in diamond jewellery and the sale of two luxury watches he received as gifts from Saudi Arabia while in office.

9.0k

Aug 31st 2023, 6:56 PM

# Brazil

Hacker claims Bolsonaro asked him to hack into voting system ahead of 2022 vote

During yesterday’s hearing, Bolsonaro’s allies in the commission questioned the hacker’s credibility.

13.4k

Aug 18th 2023, 7:36 AM

# deforestation

Brazil's president Lula says the 'world must help' his country save the Amazon

Deforestation in Brazil’s share of the Amazon fell by 33.6% year-on-year from January to June, the first six months of Lula’s term.

16.5k

Aug 2nd 2023, 9:45 PM

# WWC23

Brazil suffer shock elimination to Jamaica; Diani hat-trick sends France through

Marta Cox scored a stunning goal of the tournament frontrunner after a minute against France, swerving a free-kick into the top corner from 30 yards for Panama’s first-ever World Cup goal.

2.6k

Aug 2nd 2023, 1:24 PM

# wwc2023

Marta's last dance comes to an end as Brazil icon bows out

Goalless draw in Melbourne sees Jamaica advance to last-16 of World Cup.

2.6k

Aug 2nd 2023, 1:10 PM

This year

2023

# Women's World Cup

Captain Wendie Renard gives France vital late victory over Brazil

Top spot in the group now up for grabs going into final game.

8.7k

Jul 29th 2023, 1:44 PM

# Brazil

Lula government restricts gun ownership in Brazil after surge under Bolsonaro

Under Bolsonaro, private gun ownership nearly tripled as he loosened controls in a nod to his “Bibles, bullets and beef” support base.

10.0k

Jul 21st 2023, 10:25 PM

# Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America

The Real Madrid manager will become the first foreigner to coach Brazil in almost 60 years.

6.2k

Jul 5th 2023, 9:26 AM

# Brazil

Brazil court votes for barring Bolsonaro from politics for eight years

The former far-right president was being tried over alleged abuses of power.

12.1k

Jun 30th 2023, 5:17 PM

# tropical forest

New report finds tropical forest the size of a football field lost every 5 seconds last year

The majority of it was destroyed to make way for cattle and commodity crops.

7.3k

Jun 27th 2023, 7:21 AM

# Wrap

Mane inspires Senegal to win over Brazil, Colombia deepen Germany's woes

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil are still without a coach after the departure of Tite last year.

3.0k

Jun 21st 2023, 11:19 AM

# Brazil

One teen killed in Brazil school shooting

A 16-year-old girl was killed and a boy the same age was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

6.7k

Jun 19th 2023, 8:57 PM

# Amazon

Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon falls by 31% in first five months of Lula presidency

The figures from the National Institute for Space Research were welcome news for environmentalists pinning their hopes on veteran leftist Lula.

11.9k

Jun 7th 2023, 10:12 PM

# RIP

Astrud Gilberto, singer of The Girl From Ipanema, dies aged 83

Astrud’s English-language cameo on The Girl From Ipanema made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova in 1964.

10.2k

Jun 6th 2023, 4:44 PM

# 'Ndrangheta mafia

More than 130 people arrested as part of international investigation on Calabrese mafia

A spokesperson for Belgium’s federal prosecutors’ office said it’s ‘likely the biggest operation ever carried out in Europe against the Calabrese mafia’.

9.1k

May 3rd 2023, 1:04 PM

# Irish Abroad

'São Paulo is a bit different to Sligo, 23 million people different!'

Irishman Simon Coulter has worked in rugby in the US, South Africa, Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil

11.5k

Apr 16th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Sao Sebastio

Rescuers search for missing people in Brazil after twice monthly average rain falls in 24 hours

The record rainfall in a beachside city caused flooding and mudslides, killing at least 46 people.

7.1k

Feb 22nd 2023, 7:18 AM

# Courts

Women go on trial accused of trafficking two Brazilian women to work as prostitutes

Two women were allegedly brought to Ireland to engage in prostitution in Thurles, Tralee, and Enniscorthy, among other places.

27.4k

Jan 24th 2023, 7:12 PM

# Dani Alves

Mexico's Pumas sack Dani Alves over sexual assault allegations

The 39-year-old was summoned to a Barcelona police station where he was ‘taken into custody’ and will now be questioned by a judge.

37.3k

Updated

Jan 20th 2023, 9:49 PM

# Brazil

Brazilian supreme court approves investigation into Bolsonaro over Congress riot

Bolsonaro claims Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was not voted into office, but rather was chosen by the Supreme Court and Brazil’s electoral authority.

4.5k

Jan 14th 2023, 1:29 PM

# Brazil

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro tweets from Florida hospital days after failed coup attempt

Bolsonaro posted the photo showing himself in a hospital bed in Orlando, Florida receiving treatment for a years-old stab wound.

16.1k

Jan 10th 2023, 11:36 AM

# coup

Thousands of Brazilians join rallies to condemn riots at national congress

Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed buildings in Brasilia on Sunday.

4.6k

Jan 10th 2023, 8:15 AM

# Brazil

Brazilian authorities arrest 1,500 protesters after major pro-Bolsonaro riots

Hundreds of soldiers and police have mobilised to dismantle an improvised camp outside the army’s headquarters in Brasilia.

25.7k

Updated

Jan 9th 2023, 8:28 PM

# brasilia

Brazil's riots at Congress: what we know so far

Hundreds of people have been arrested in the wake of the riots.

Thousands of protesters stormed Brazil's seat of power in scenes which have been compared to the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol.

Footage posted on social media showed rioters breaking doors and windows to enter the Congress building before damaging property inside.

It comes just a week after leftist Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva was sworn in having defeated former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro.

4.1k

Jan 9th 2023, 3:18 PM

# Bolsonaro

Brazilian far-right protesters storm congress

The protesters of supporters of former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, who lost reelection against a socialist opponent.

18.4k

Jan 8th 2023, 7:51 PM

# Brazil

Brazilian Amazon deforestation up 150% in Bolsonaro's last month in office

Under Bolsonaro, average annual deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rose by 75.5% from the previous decade.

7.7k

Jan 6th 2023, 8:26 PM

# SANTOS

'The King': Brazil says its final farewell to Pelé

Santos FC said some 250,000 people had attended his 24-hour wake in the Vila Belmiro stadium, where mourners continued arriving straight through the night.

11.4k

Jan 3rd 2023, 7:18 PM

# tributes

Fans mourn Pele at public viewing in Brazil stadium

Football fans started arriving at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in the early hours of this morning to pay their last respects.

21.5k

Updated

Jan 2nd 2023, 8:40 PM

# Brazil

Lula returns for third presidential term, declaring Brazil doesn't need to 'deforest' Amazon

Outgoing leader Jair Bolsonaro will snub the ceremony, underlining the deep divisions the veteran leftist inherits.

13.9k

Updated

Jan 1st 2023, 7:26 PM

Last year

2022

# Brazil

Bolsonaro leaves Brazil two days before inauguration of president-elect Lula

Bolsonaro earlier bid followers a tearful farewell without stating whether he would attend Lula’s inauguration.

22.7k

Updated

Dec 30th 2022, 9:55 PM

# Far-right

Brazilian man arrested for bomb plot ahead at presidential inauguration

A truck driver found the device Saturday morning in the capital city, where president-elect Lula da Silva will be sworn in on 1 January.

7.6k

Dec 26th 2022, 11:55 AM

# record equalled

Pele urges Neymar to 'keep inspiring us' after Brazil's World Cup exit

Brazil bowed out after a shock defeat to Croatia yesterday.

3.1k

Dec 10th 2022, 2:33 PM

# Brazil

Outgoing Brazilian president Bolsonaro breaks silence on election loss

Bolsonaro has not spoken publicly since his narrow loss on 30 October.

19.9k

Dec 10th 2022, 12:20 PM

# Inspiration

Brazil a country that can smile again with Richarlison the poster boy for change

The Tottenham Hotspur striker has not only produced two of the goals of the tournament, he is leading the line with a new authority.

3.7k

Dec 9th 2022, 6:00 AM

# don't feel like dancing

Brazil hit back at 'irrelevant' Roy Keane after his criticisms last night

The former Ireland and Manchester United captain was unimpressed with the players’ goal celebrations.

16.9k

Dec 6th 2022, 5:02 PM

# Admission

'We have to be careful because various people will say it was disrespectful'

Neymar reveals injury fear as Brazil boss Tite admits celebrations cannot overstep the mark.

18.7k

Dec 5th 2022, 10:57 PM

# like watching brazil

Brazil send out World Cup statement with stunning dismantling of South Korea

Brazil scored a collection of stunning goals in a 4-1 win.

39.4k

Dec 5th 2022, 9:02 PM