October 7, 2025 Trump, Brazil’s Lula move to mend fences after trade clash, judicial firestorm with ‘friendly’ call President Donald Trump calls phone conversation with Brazil's Lula 'very good' as the leaders discuss future meetings after clashing over tariffs and Bolsonaro's treatment.
October 4, 2025 Brazil methanol poisonings top 120 cases after deadly tainted liquor fuels nationwide panic The Brazilian Ministry of Health says 127 suspected cases are tied to methanol-laced liquor as antidote shipments are rushed to five states and panic spreads.
September 21, 2025 Missouri archaeologists hunt for ancient civilization in the Amazon: 'Chasing big goals' Missouri State University archaeologists Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine are heading to Brazil to study ancient Amazonian geoglyphs that may reveal an unknown civilization.
September 11, 2025 Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power.
September 8, 2025 Trump administration could block Iranian diplomats from bulk shopping at Costco Trump administration weighs visa restrictions for several countries including Brazil before the UN General Assembly, surprising given Brazil's traditional honor role.
August 25, 2025 Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.
August 16, 2025 World leader who took swipe at Trump over tariffs appears to cozy up to China Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva slammed U.S. tariff policies while speaking at the opening ceremony for Chinese automaker GWM’s factory in São Paulo.
August 7, 2025 World leader refuses to 'humiliate' himself with Trump trade negotiations Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is not backing down from his criticism of President Donald Trump, even as his country faces a staggering 50% tariff.
August 5, 2025 Brazil’s ex-president and major Trump ally Bolsonaro placed on house arrest Jair Bolsonaro placed under house arrest by Brazil's Supreme Court after addressing supporters at Rio protest, violating release conditions in election case.
July 30, 2025 Trump admin sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro coup-plot probe Treasury Department freezes assets of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice, Alexandre de Moraes, who is helping lead a case against Brazil's former right-wing president.