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US imposes 25% tariffs on selected Brazilian imports as trade tensions escalate

The United States has announced new tariffs of 25% on selected imports from Brazil, marking a significant escalation in bilateral trade tensions and prompting an immediate response from Brasília, which has pledged retaliatory action. The new duties are scheduled to take effect on July 22, giving U.S. customs authorities time to implement......

Brazil's Supreme Court bars Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting jailed father until election first round

Brazil's Supreme Court has prohibited presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, until after the first round of the country's October presidential election, escalating tensions surrounding one of Brazil's most closely watched political families. The ruling follows allegations......

Brazil’s economy expected to maintain moderate growth after presidential election

Brazil’s economy is expected to continue expanding at a moderate pace after the country’s October presidential election, although analysts warn that weaker agricultural production and persistent fiscal pressures could limit stronger growth in the years ahead. A Reuters survey of economists suggests that Latin America’s largest......

Brazil Keeps 32% Tariff on Moroccan Sardines Despite Rising Imports

The Brazilian government has decided to maintain a 32% tariff on canned sardine imports, rejecting a request to establish a nine-month tariff-free quota of 7,500 tons. This decision, announced by the executive secretariat of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex), comes after reviewing a request submitted by a Brazilian company looking to ease......

World Cup 2026: Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland Aim for the Semi-Finals

The 2026 World Cup is entering a decisive phase with the last two quarter-finals scheduled for Saturday, July 11. After the qualifications of France and Spain, four teams remain in contention to complete the semi-final lineup. Norway will face England, before Argentina, the reigning world champion, clashes with Switzerland. The first match......

More than one tonne of cocaine seized at Sea as three suspects face charges in Paris

French authorities have opened a major organised crime investigation after more than one tonne of cocaine was seized aboard a vessel intercepted in the Indian Ocean, leading to the prosecution and detention of three foreign nationals in Paris. A Brazilian man and two Bolivian nationals were formally charged and placed in pre-trial detention......

Brazil authorizes expulsion of Russian national sought by U.S. on espionage charges

Brazil has authorized the expulsion of Sergei Vladimirovich Cherkasov, a Russian national at the center of competing legal claims from the United States and Russia, in a case involving alleged espionage, identity fraud and international extradition. The Brazilian government approved the measure after Cherkasov, who has been detained in Brazil......

Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Jair Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest on health grounds

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will remain under house arrest after Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that the measure remains the most appropriate option given his health condition. The decision extends a humanitarian arrangement first granted earlier this year, allowing Bolsonaro to continue serving his sentence at his residence......

Lula leads Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential run-off, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would defeat opposition Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a potential second-round presidential run-off, according to a new AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll released Wednesday, signaling a modest lead ahead of Brazil’s October election cycle. The survey suggests Lula maintains an advantage......

Neymar launches "Le Prince" wine brand for the Brazilian market

Former Brazilian football star Neymar has expanded his business portfolio by entering the wine industry with the launch of "Le Prince," a new wine brand aimed primarily at consumers in Brazil. The initiative reflects a growing trend of high-profile athletes investing in lifestyle and luxury products beyond their sporting careers. The......

Four teams secure places in the Fifa World Cup 2026 round of 16

The knockout stage of the Fifa World Cup 2026 has already delivered thrilling encounters, with four national teams officially securing their places in the Round of 16 after dramatic performances in the opening matches of the Round of 32. Morocco booked its place in the next stage after an intense contest against the Netherlands. The match......

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