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nypost.comInfluential Art Satirist Jerry Gogosian Dies at 40 in São Paulo
Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, 40, known online as Jerry Gogosian, was discovered by her plastic surgeon in her room at the Rosewood São Paulo. Police have classified the death as suspicious while an official cause remains pending.
bbc.co.ukLille Appoints Davide Ancelotti as New Head Coach on Two-Year Deal
Lille named 36-year-old Davide Ancelotti as its new head coach. He will join after assisting his father Carlo Ancelotti with Brazil at the World Cup.
101greatgoals.comBrazil Defeats Panama 6-2, United States Defeats Senegal 3-2 in World Cup Warm-ups
Brazil and the United States recorded victories in international friendlies on May 31 and June 1 2026. The results come less than two weeks before the 2026 World Cup opens.
The Sydney Morning HeraldBrazil, Italy and Kenya Investigate Possible Ebola Links After Travelers Return from DRC and Uganda
Health authorities in Brazil and Italy are investigating suspected Ebola cases in travelers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern last month.
Brazil Rules Out Ebola in Two Travelers From Africa After Initial Tests
Health officials in Brazil are monitoring a 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Sao Paulo and a man from Uganda in Rio de Janeiro state after both showed symptoms consistent with viral infection.
rte.ieBrazilian Officials Monitor Two Men for Possible Ebola Infection
Health authorities in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states are monitoring two men who recently arrived from Ebola-affected countries. One tested negative for the virus; the other tested positive for malaria.
bloombergquint.comBrazilian Court Orders Government to Restore Abandoned Fordlandia Site
A court in Pará ruled that federal and local officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia, the Amazon settlement built by Henry Ford in 1927. The decision ends more than a decade of litigation.
Japan TimesKayapo Chief Plans Operation to Remove Wildcat Gold Miners from Bau Indigenous Territory
Bepdjo Mekragnotire readies warriors to remove intruders from the Bau Indigenous Territory after a February clash and a coalition warning of armed conflict.
The IndependentBrazilian Court Orders Restoration of Fordlandia Site in Para State
A judge in Para ruled that federal and municipal authorities must prepare and carry out a recovery plan for Fordlandia. The site was founded in 1927 by the Ford Motor Company and later acquired by the Brazilian government.
Le Monde**U.S. Designates Brazilian Crime Groups PCC and CV as Terrorist Organizations**
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rejected the U.S. decision to label two major crime organizations as terrorist groups. He called the move a potential setback in fighting crime and warned against interference in Brazilian sovereignty.
rigzone.comSBM Offshore Wins Contracts to Build and Operate Two FPSOs for Petrobras
SBM Offshore received contracts from Petrobras to design, build and operate FPSOs SEAP-I and SEAP-II in Brazil's Sergipe-Alagoas basin. The vessels will each produce 120,000 barrels of oil per day with gas export to shore.
espn.co.ukNetflix series covers private conversation between Brazil star and national team coach
A Netflix series titled Brazil 70: A Saga do Tri includes details of a private conversation between Brazil's biggest star and the national team coach. The post promotes the series as containing behind-the-scenes material.
themarketherald.com.auBrazil Rare Earths Miner Plans Sales to U.S. and European Buyers
A Brazilian rare earths company announced it will direct output to U.S. and European customers rather than Chinese buyers. The decision follows recent shifts in global supply chains for critical minerals.
uctoday.comU.S. Designates Two Brazilian Gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The United States has added Brazil's two largest drug trafficking organizations to its list of foreign terrorist groups. The designation applies the same approach previously used against certain Mexican cartels.
EuronewsPoland Blocks Brazilian Coffee Shipment Over Quality Issues
Polish inspectors rejected 63,000 kilograms of raw green coffee containing damaged beans and live pests. Social media posts linked the shipment to the EU-Mercosur trade deal, but officials and trade data show no connection.
foxnews.comBrazil Announces $75 Million Highway Investment and Environmental Plan
Brazil’s government will spend $75 million on the BR-319 highway through the Amazon and simultaneously roll out protection measures. Officials say the road will receive monitoring, checkpoints and new conservation units.
BloombergBrazil Rolls Out Stimulus Measures as Economy Gains Speed
Brazil's government has introduced new stimulus measures. Officials say the economy is expanding even with some of the world's highest inflation-adjusted interest rates.
nypost.comBrazilian Bodybuilding Influencer Found Dead in Sao Paulo Apartment
Police are investigating the death of 22-year-old Gabriel Ganley after his body was discovered in his kitchen. The case has been registered as a suspicious death.
Al JazeeraChina, India Increase Brazilian Crude Imports After Hormuz Disruptions
China and India increased purchases of Brazilian oil between January and May 2026 as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faced continued restrictions. Data from Kpler showed average daily imports from Brazil rising to 1.8 million barrels.
insurancejournal.comBrazilian Prosecutors Sue Anvisa and Federal Government Over Glyphosate Use
Federal prosecutors filed suit against health regulator Anvisa and the federal government seeking a nationwide ban on the herbicide glyphosate. The complaint targets the top-selling weed killer currently approved for agricultural use.
riotimesonline.comBrazilian Supreme Court Allows Resize of National Park for Proposed Railway
The court ruled that Jamanxim National Park boundaries can be altered to permit the Ferrogrão railway. The 600-mile project would run parallel to the existing soy highway through the Amazon basin.
thehindu.comBrazilian President Links Oil and Rare-Earth Development to National Sovereignty
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that oil exploration and rare-earth mining should support domestic industrialization. He spoke at a Petrobras refinery in São Paulo and defended offshore drilling in the Equatorial Margin.
thequint.comSidewalk Collapses Under Woman Walking Dog in Cuiaba
A 21-year-old woman fell into a sidewalk hole caused by a loose drain cover while walking her dog in Cuiaba, Brazil. She sustained injuries including broken teeth and cuts and was taken to a hospital.
thehindu.comBrazil Health Official Calls for Climate Integration in Health Policy
Brazil's Secretary of Health and Environmental Surveillance stated that health should be part of the climate agenda and the climate agenda should be part of health. The official also called for activists to collaborate on the issue in a manner similar to their role during the AID…
ocregister.comTapbit to Distribute Free Pizzas in Brazil for Bitcoin Pizza Day
Tapbit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, will hold a community event in Brazil on May 22, 2026. The initiative marks Bitcoin Pizza Day, an annual observance tied to an early cryptocurrency transaction.
rte.ieBrazilian Utility Considers Bid After Partner Withdraws
A Brazilian water utility owned by the government of Minas Gerais is the subject of a privatization bidding process. A company is evaluating whether to participate alone after its consortium partner withdrew.
VarietyBrazilian Director Develops Berlinale Short Into Feature Film
Brazilian director Laís Santos Araújo is expanding her short film Infantaria into a feature. The project has received support from the Cannes Cinéfondation Residence and a CNC writing grant.
redir.folha.com.brBrazil Finance Ministry Raises Inflation Forecasts Through 2027
Brazil’s Finance Ministry increased its consumer price forecasts and now expects inflation to remain above target through at least 2027. The revision follows the economic impact of the Middle East war.
medianama.comBrazil Court Orders Arrest of Private Refining Group Head
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of the head of a private refining group. The order is part of ongoing efforts to address organized crime activity within the formal economy. The development was reported on May 15, 2026.
riotimesonline.comBrazil Federal Police Arrest Father of Former Banco Master Executive
Brazil’s federal police arrested the father of former Banco Master SA chief executive Daniel Vorcaro. The move deepens the scandal surrounding the lender, which is at the center of a massive fraud probe. Authorities have not released details on the specific charges against the fa…
csmonitor.comBrazil Enforces Tough Anti-Racism Laws Amid Persistent Racial Inequality
Brazil's constitution treats racism as a crime without bail or statute of limitations. An Argentine tourist faces court proceedings after allegedly directing racial slurs and gestures at waiters in Rio de Janeiro. Black Brazilians remain underrepresented in positions of power and…
vox.comBrazil Says Animal Product Shipments to EU Continue as Usual After Exclusion Notice
The Brazilian government stated that shipments of animal products are continuing as usual. Officials said the country was caught off guard by its removal from the list of nations permitted to ship such products to the European Union beginning September 3. The government issued th…
thehindu.comBrazil Arranges Talks With EU Officials to Seek Clarifications on Ruling
Brazil has scheduled discussions with European Union officials on Wednesday to request clarifications on a ruling. The Brazilian government stated it will take all required steps to overturn the decision. The development was reported by FirstSquawk on May 12, 2026.
thehindu.comPetrobras Reports First-Quarter Net Profit of 32.7 Billion Reais
Petrobras reported first-quarter net revenue of 123.7 billion reais, below analyst estimates of 136.1 billion reais. The Brazilian state-controlled oil company also posted adjusted EBITDA of 59.6 billion reais and net profit of 32.7 billion reais, both missing forecasts. Results…
insurancejournal.comBHP Loses Bid to Appeal Ruling on 2015 Brazil Dam Collapse Liability
BHP has lost its attempt to appeal a ruling that could make the company liable for a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil. The Fundao dam was jointly owned and operated by BHP and Vale through their Samarco joint venture. The collapse killed 19 people and released more than 40 million cub…
France 24Global News: Car Incident Kills 2 in Germany, Factory Explosion Claims 26 in China, Plane Crash Fatal for 3 in Brazil
A car drove into a crowd in Leipzig, Germany, killing two and injuring 22 on Monday. An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, China, killed at least 26 people and wounded 61. A small plane crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing three and inj…
finance.yahoo.comRaw Sugar Futures Hit One-Month High as Investors Cut Bearish Bets
Raw sugar futures reached a one-month high amid reduced bearish positions by investors. This shift stems from expectations that Brazilian mills will prioritize ethanol production over sugar. The development reflects changing market dynamics in commodity trading.
The IndependentTwo dead after car strikes pedestrians in Leipzig; 23 injured in Oklahoma shooting
A driver struck pedestrians in central Leipzig, Germany, on Monday, killing two and injuring at least eight. In Oklahoma, a shooting at a lakeside party injured 23 people Sunday night. Other incidents include a plane crash in Brazil and a missile strike in Ukraine.
manilatimes.netShakira Draws 2 Million Fans to Free Concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach
Colombian singer Shakira performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, attracting an estimated 2 million attendees according to city officials. The event, part of her world tour, featured guest appearances by Brazilian artists and generated significant economic…
manilatimes.netShakira Draws 2 Million to Free Concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach
Colombian singer Shakira performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 3, 2026, attracting 2 million attendees according to local authorities. The event, part of her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' world tour, featured hits like 'Hips Don’t Lie' and ended with…
thehindu.comShakira Set to Perform Free Concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach for 2 Million Fans
Colombian singer Shakira will headline a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 4, following similar events by Madonna and Lady Gaga. The show, part of her world tour, is expected to draw about 2 million attendees and boost local tourism. City officials project…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGlobal Tropical Rainforest Loss Slows in 2025, Report Finds
A new study indicates that tropical primary rainforest loss decreased by 36 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, totaling 4.3 million hectares. Researchers attribute much of the slowdown to policy changes in Brazil, though overall loss remains above targets for halting…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBrazil Plans Program to Renegotiate Over 100 Billion Reais in Household Debt
Brazil's government is preparing to launch a program targeting the renegotiation of more than 100 billion reais in household debt, equivalent to $20 billion. The initiative addresses a notable issue in the country's economy. Details on the program's structure and timeline remain…
riotimesonline.comLula Urges End to Cuba Blockade
Brazilian President Lula stated that Cuba's issues should be addressed by its people and called for lifting the blockade. He mentioned it is not a concern for him, Claudia, or Trump. The statement was reported amid ongoing U.S.-Cuba relations.
app.buzzsumo.comBrazilian Researcher Arrested for Allegedly Removing Virus Samples from Biosafety Lab
Brazil's federal police arrested a virologist at the State University of Campinas for allegedly taking virus samples from a high-security lab. The samples, including chikungunya and dengue, were recovered and deemed safe by authorities. The incident has raised questions in the vi…