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. 

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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.

By REUTERS
25/04/2025

Trump's tariffs on Israel a regression in trade ties, businesses and officials say

Officials said they were convinced that Israel's decision to cancel Israeli tariffs on US imports would prevent US tariffs on Israel.

By STEVEN SCHEER/ REUTERS , EVE YOUNG , AMICHAI STEIN
03/04/2025

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.

Rare mating ritual created a ‘Rain of Spiders’ in Brazil

Biologists explain the spiders are mating on massive webs, creating the illusion of 'spider rain'.

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