Brazil

Brazil's average per capita income rose by 11,5% last year, reaching a 12-year high, according to latest data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics

In one year, from 10 April 2025, travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia will be required a visa to enter Brazil, costing US$80 and valid for 10 years with multiple entries, while also mandating the submission of bank statements or income proofs

Brazil's urban popular music genre, choro, has been officially recognized as Brazilian cultural heritage by the Institute of National Artistic Heritage, tracing its roots to the 19th century in Rio de Janeiro and still thriving today through jam sessions

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was formally indicted for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status, the first such charge against him, with allegations suggesting he and 16 others manipulated public health records to appear vaccinated

Brazil is racing to regulate AI and curb deepfake technology ahead of municipal polls, banning its use in electoral campaigns, requiring public notices for AI usage and threatening consequences

President Lula has faced backlash from Israel, being deemed unwelcome until he apologizes for comparing the Gaza war to the Holocaust, resulting in strained relations and diplomatic actions from both sides

Brazilian police have seized former President Jair Bolsonaro's passport and accused him of manipulating a draft decree to overturn election results, allegedly pressuring military chiefs for a coup and plotting to jail a Supreme Court justice

Brazil celebrated its first Winter Youth Olympic Games medal as 17-year-old snowboarder Zion Bethonico won bronze in the men's snowboard cross at Gangwon 2024

The "Mover" program has been launched, providing $US4 billion in incentives and introducing new guidelines for the automotive sector, emphasising sustainability requirements and tax benefits for environmentally friendly practices