Brazil awards all 700 MHz lots in push to expand mobile coverage

Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, held an auction on Monday (4) for the 700 MHz spectrum band to expand mobile services. With all lots awarded, regional operators emerged as winners, committing about R$23... Read more »

Beef Imports From Brazil Surge as Officials Take Aim at Brazilian Packers

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) also testified in September, “calling for immediate and enforceable reforms to address illegal deforestation, corruption, and forced labor in Brazil’s beef supply chains. Illegal deforestation in Brazil’s... Read more »

Brazil caught up in craze for whistling-only WhatsApp groups | Brazil

The WhatsApp groups have one simple rule: typing and speaking are forbidden, on pain of immediate removal. Only voice notes with whistling are allowed, although the choice of content is up to... Read more »

Sinaloa Cartel Governor Operation Detailed by US — RT

Key Points —The US Department of Justice indictment against Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya describes a Sinaloa Cartel governor operation that allegedly began before the June 2021 election with a meeting between... Read more »

Trump recalibrates immigration crackdown with quieter strategy

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin was questioned by senators during his confirmation hearing about his vision for implementing President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda, he said his goal... Read more »

Historic notes after São Paulo 1-0 Mirassol

On the night of this past Saturday (25), São Paulo defeated Mirassol 1-0 at Estádio Brinco de Ouro, with a goal by Luciano, and the Historical Archive brings some historical and statistical... Read more »

Catedral Metropolitana de Brasilia Celebrates Spring Glow in 2026

As Brazil’s spring unfolds in May 2026, the iconic Catedral Metropolitana de Brasilia shines under tropical skies, drawing US travelers to its futuristic curves designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Discover why this UNESCO... Read more »

Latin America Sees Forest Gains as Fires Rewrite Climate Politics

A World Resources Institute report shows tropical rainforest loss fell in 2025. Still, Latin America’s forest politics remain fragile as fire, agriculture, mining, elections, and climate crisis test whether today’s gains can... Read more »

China wants to transform the Northeast into the richest region of Brazil with billions in clean energy investments, a 12 km bridge that cuts a 4-hour trip to 10 minutes, and a new BYD industry in Bahia.

The Northeast has come to occupy a strategic position in the plans of Chinese companies in Brazil, driven by the combination of abundant renewable energy, favorable location for international exports, availability of... Read more »

Security Alert: Shakira Concert, May 2, 2026 – U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Security Alert: Shakira Concert, May 2, 2026 – U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Brazil Skip to main content An official website of the... Read more »