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Rate of Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest Falls in April
After several rises in the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil saw a significant drop...
Brazilian Police Raid Former President Bolsonaro’s Home for Allegedly Dodging Vaccine Mandate
Brazilian police last on May 3 raided former President Jair Bolsonaro's home and arrested two personal...
Brazilian Prosecutors Charge 39 for Storming Government Buildings
On Jan. 17, Brazil’s attorney general charged dozens suspected of storming government buildings during...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Maintains Silence Following Lula’s Election Victory
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA — President Jair Bolsonaro had yet to concede defeat in Brazil's presidential election...
Lula Leads Opinion Polls as Brazil Votes in Tense Presidential Contest
BRASILIA, BRAZIL — Brazilians cast their votes on Sunday, Oct 2 in the first round of their country's...
New Report Reveals How ‘Unallocated’ Land Is Being Exploited in the Brazilian Rainforest
A recent report published by Brazilian think-tank Igarape Instituté revealed the growing destruction...
New President of Brazil Vows to Change His Country’s Destiny
Jair Bolsonaro, a Brazilian congressman and former army officer, won the second round of presidential...