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Only 3.3 per cent of foreigners in Portugal can vote. Will the deportation policy have an impact?

Immigrants have little participation in political life in Portugal. A study points out that this favours populist speeches and compromises integration.

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Chemical spill in Brazil park dyes geese, kills fish

A lorry carrying litres of dye crashed into a lamppost in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday, spilling chemicals into a nearby stream and affecting local wildlife.

Culture news

Foiled terrorist plot against Lady Gaga gets sinister 'satanist' twist

Brazilian authorities have shared new details, reporting that a suspect had been planning to execute a “satanist ritual by killing a child or baby”, as the suspect reportedly believes Lady Gaga is a Satanist.

Culture news

Brazilian police arrest two over alleged Lady Gaga concert bomb plot

Police in Brazil have detained two people over an alleged plan to set off explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro that attracted more than two million fans.

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Lifestyle

World’s oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest person in the world, died on Wednesday 30 April in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at the age of 116 years and 326 days. Ethel Caterham from the United Kingdom is now the oldest person in the world.

Europe News

Brazil official optimistic for EU-Mercosur deal amid US tariff war

Brazilian trade official Jorge Vian considered the current international trade climate favourable for concluding the EU Mercosur deal.

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Divers in bunny ears deliver Easter eggs to marine animals in Rio

At AquaRio, bunny-eared divers delivered Easter eggs underwater while reminding visitors to choose sustainable seafood and protect endangered fish during Holy Week.

Green News

Peru law change raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

It is being “falsely arguing” that the amendments are necessary to comply with the EU’s new forest regulations, campaigners warn.

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Indigenous march in Brasilia calls for land rights and climate action

Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brazil’s capital on Thursday, calling for stronger protection of their ancestral lands as a crucial step in tackling the global climate crisis.

Brazil

Brazil's former president to stand trial over coup attempt

Bolsonaro, who fought to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and claims he is being politically persecuted.

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Laughter and samba: Carnival comes to Rio’s little patients

Clowns and musicians turned a Rio hospital into a carnival celebration, bringing music, dance, and laughter to children, parents, and medical staff on the pediatric ward.

Cinema

How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval

Walter Salles' 'Im Still Here' won Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Brazilians roared at home and on the streets, where Carnival festivities have been ongoing since Saturday. And now, the 'I'm Still Here' house is to be transformed into a film museum...

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Rio Carnival: Samba schools light up the Sambadrome

Rio's Carnival continued in full swing with top samba schools parading at the Sambadrome.

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99 bloc parties draw over 160,000 in Rio de Janeiro

The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets.

Brazil

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup

Brazil’s prosecutor-general has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat.

Cinema

Berlinale 2025 review: 'O último azul' ('The Blue Trail')

Brazil has been Oscar nominated for Best Picture this year. Could the country win the Berlinale's top prize before the Academy dish out theirs? Early signs look mighty promising with the stunning 'The Blue Trail' in Competition.

Brazil

Indigenous man from Amazon tribe makes contact with outside world

A young man from an isolated Indigenous tribe who approached a riverine community in Brazil’s Amazon returned voluntarily to his people shortly after, authorities said.

Tech News

New law in Brazil restricts smartphones in schools

Brazilian students will no longer have access to their phones in classrooms and hallways unless given permission by a teacher, according to new legislation passed this week.

Green News

Eye-watering accommodation costs await COP30 attendees in Brazil

Ahead of this year's U.N. climate summit, the Brazilian host city of Belem is facing huge price hikes for lodgings.

Markets

Could it cost you more to wake up and smell the coffee under Trump?

Apart from the Colombian tariffs threatened by US president Donald Trump, coffee prices have also been hit by poor harvests in Brazil which is one of the commodities main producers.