Brazil
Brazil is a large Portuguese-speaking country in South America. Officially known as the Federative Republic of Brazil, the country boasts the world's seventh-largest population and fifth-largest size by area. It is also home to an incredibly diverse population and geography, home to much of the Amazon rainforest and Amazon River. The country's capital is Brasilia, and its largest cities are Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro.
From 99.7% to 56.7%: The dramatic decline of catholicism in Brazil
Despite the slowdown, Catholics continue to lose followers, with Catholicism falling to 56.7% of the population.
Footvolley league returns with top talent and vibrant beach scene
5 Tourist Experiences in Brazil That Are Surprisingly Soulful
Over 100,000 bodies: Largest slave burial site in Latin America found in Brazil
Summer 2025’s secret map – are travelers skipping the big cities?
A new study shows: Rotterdam over Amsterdam, Alassio over Positano. “Star chasers” reshape tourism trends, while more travelers opt for authentic, local, and spontaneous vacations near home.
When Pterosaurs ruled Brazil's sky
In 'Pterosaurs of Brazil', paleontologist Luiz Eduardo Anelli highlights four species with unique characteristics, such as enormous crests and colossal heads.
Brazilian Jewish group slams President Lula for 'antisemitic blood libel'
Lula told reporters that Israel is "attacking women and children under the pretext of killing terrorists."
In a world first, Brazil approves chikungunya vaccine
The country is considered the epicenter of the disease in the Americas, with epidemics reported over the years.
Oldest-known ant preserved in 113 million-year-old Brazilian fossil
The species, called Vulcanidris cratensis, is part of a lineage called hell ants - named for their demonic-looking jaws.
Trump tariffs on Israel a regression in trade relations: Israeli officials, businesses react
Officials said they were convinced that Israel's decision to cancel Israeli tariffs on US imports would prevent US tariffs on Israel.
Have Brazil's Capuchin monkeys reached the Stone Age?
Findings challenge the notion that early hominin stone tools were always intentionally produced.
Video von 8 m langer und 200 kg schwerer Grüner Anakonda im Amazonas wird Ihnen den Atem rauben
„Wir haben entdeckt, dass es sich bei den Grünen Anakondas eigentlich um zwei Arten handelt“, verkündete der leitende Forscher.
The first kiss? 50,000-year-old kiss painting found in Brazil's Serra da Capivara
"The paintings not only depict everyday aspects, such as hunting and rituals, but also show affectionate and social interactions, such as records of sexual acts, kisses, and hugs," ICMBio stated.
Lost WWII Brazilian warship Vital de Oliveira identified after 80 years
On July 19, 1944, the German submarine U-861 torpedoed the Vital de Oliveira, sinking it and killing about 100 of the 270 crew members.
Ancient Carnival origins? Study finds evidence of boozy summer celebrations in Brazil
Scientists analyzed ancient ceramics from Patos Lagoon, Brazil, revealing early evidence of alcohol production.
