America Brazil CONAB - Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento - has lowered its outlook for the nation's second maize crop due to planting delays, dry weather during development and a late-season frost event
America Brazil Brazil's government condemned the US for deporting 88 Brazilians in handcuffs on a flight lacking water and AC, calling it a "flagrant disregard" for human rights, and demanded an explanation from the Trump administration
America Brazil Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former president Jair Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Donald Trump’s inauguration, ruling that he remains a flight risk due to ongoing investigations into his alleged coup and other charges
America Brazil Brazil recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with an average temperature of 25,02°C (77,04°F), surpassing 2023's record, as climate change drives increased disasters like droughts and floods, according to Brazil's weather agency
America Brazil Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro's iconic statue, is at the center of a debate as a bill proposes transferring its management from federal oversight to the Catholic Church, raising concerns over governance while aiming to improve its revenues