The country of Brazil is comprised of states and districts. At the national level, Brazil’s government is separated into three branches—executive, legislative, and judicial. The president, who leads the executive branch, is both head of...

Release comes after Supreme Court ruling ended mandatory imprisonment of convicts after they lose their first appeal.

Supporters cheer former Brazilian president, who vows to take on conservative leader Bolsonaro at next elections.

The Stream looks at how pandemic politics are affecting Brazil.

Jair Bolsorano is under fire over his government's handling of the Covid-19 crisis.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticised the European Union for making environmental demands during negotiations of a free trade deal.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president for a historic third term amidst a carnival-like backdrop commemorating his return to power. But he assumes the presidency of a country in turmoil, and not everyone is...

In a stunning political comeback, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro after a tight presidential election that went to a runoff vote. Lula has governed Brazil before, last serving as president from 2003 to 2010.

A top court rules the judge who convicted Lula Da Silva of corruption was 'biased'.

Brazilian voters seem to prefer centrist candidates over those espousing extreme views.

As temperatures rise, people flock to Brazil's beaches, defying remaining coronavirus restrictions.

At least 1,179 deaths recorded on Tuesday as country reports third-highest number of cases behind Russia and US.

Video is a key component of a criminal probe against Bolsonaro into allegations made by ex-Justice Minister Sergio Moro.

The grim milestone comes as the WHO calls South America 'a new epicentre' of the deadly virus.

Protest took place as the US mulls a ban on travellers from Brazil after a surge in coronavirus cases.

Grief grips Brazil as deaths from COVID-19 spike sharply but Bolsonaro insists the country must get back to work.

Nelson Teich disagreed with right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro over the country's coronavirus response.

As country reports record number of daily deaths, The Lancet urges president to 'drastically change course' on COVID-19.

Bolsonaro has turned to military-linked advisers as his relationship with legislators and the courts has cooled.

An opposition party argued Alexandre Ramagem, a Bolsonaro family friend, may give the president inappropriate influence.

Sergio Moro is one of the stars of Bolsonaro's government due to his record of fighting corruption.

Brazil hosted the second and final day of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

Former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro will head to a runoff vote on Oct. 30.

The race pits incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro against his political nemesis, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.