Bolsonaro announces appointment of fourth ex-military cabinet minister Former military officer Jair Bolsonaro has always been characterised by his nostalgia for the era during... November 27, 2018
Mais Médicos replaces almost all Cuban doctors who have withdrawn from programme Just over two weeks have passed since Cuba announced its withdrawal from the Mais Médicos programme, after... November 27, 2018
Innovation in Lusophone Africa: could Brazil provide the boost it needs? Although they speak the same language as innovation giants Brazil and Portugal, the entrepreneurs of former... November 26, 2018
Incoming Bolsonaro government sparks concern at UN environmental conference Ultra right-wing Brazilian president-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s appointment proved to be the talking point at... November 21, 2018
Sustainable Brazilian school awarded architectural prize for world’s best building This year, the Royal British Institute of Architect’s (RIBA) international prize for world’s best new... November 21, 2018
Black Awareness Day is observed holiday in just 13% of Brazilian municipalities Today, 20 November, Brazil celebrates ‘Black Awareness Day,’ a national recognition of the achievements... November 20, 2018
TV presenter Silvio Santos accused of sexually harassing Brazilian pop star live on air 87-year-old Brazilian TV presenter and businessman Silvio Santos has caused outrage over remarks he made to... November 20, 2018
Brazil’s new minister of foreign affairs believes climate change is a “dogma” As President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s political cabinet continues to fill out, his choice of ministers... November 16, 2018
Cuba withdraws medics from Brazil after Bolsonaro makes “threatening” comments Cuba has announced plans to withdraw its doctors from the government health programme Mais Médicos Brasil... November 15, 2018
“Revolutionising the world of food for a more practical and enjoyable life:” Brazilian startup iFood raises $500 million iFood’s founders believe that mealtimes are the perfect occasions to bring families and close friends... November 14, 2018
Bolsonaro’s cabinet of government ministers nears completion President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s government cabinet is growing fast. Due to take office on January 1, six... November 13, 2018
Search for victims of Rio de Janeiro mudslide continues At least 15 people have died as a result of a mudslide that took place in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, on the... November 12, 2018
Police intervention in public universities “illegal and unconstitutional” says professor Although weeks have passed since Jair Bolsonaro’s electoral victory, public university professors are still... November 9, 2018
Bolsonaro’s controversial plans to move Brazilian embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem A comparison between Brazilian president-elect Jair Bolsonaro and US President Donald Trump is not one that... November 9, 2018
Brazil’s universities threatened by “attack on freedom of speech” In a recent op-ed published by British newspaper The Guardian, academics, researchers, students and graduates... November 7, 2018
