The Stream looks at how pandemic politics are affecting Brazil.

Jair Bolsonaro contracts COVID-19 after dismissing severity of the pandemic for months.

UK-based Global Witness finds record number of activists killed in 2019.

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

We ask whether US sanctions or Tehran are to blame for exacerbating COVID-19 and discuss Brazil's approach to the virus.

Police toss tear gas in attempt to disperse crowds

Featuring high on the list at Sao Paulo Fashion Week were the bikini collections.



Legendary Brazilian bikini designer Jaqueline de Biase delivered for this 41st edition, with a collection she said was...

Pablo Chiozza, SVP at LATAM Airlines, discusses the success of the South American carrier despite President Trump's increase in anti-immigration rhetoric since the start of his presidency 7 months ago. LATAM is increasing the frequency...

A community of refugees and homeless people occupying an abandoned cinema take to the screen and reenact film classics.

São Paulo protesters warn of threats to Brazil's democracy, accusing ex-President Bolsonaro of plotting a coup post-2022 elections.

An emotional reunion in Brazil as families are reunited after escaping Gaza.

Pele, who had a tumour removed from his colon last year, passed away in a Sao Paolo hospital, his agent said.

Left-wing Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva tops the first round, but far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro outperforms pollsters

Jair Bolsonaro's fighting to stay in power in one of the most divisive elections in Brazil's history.

Former president Lula da Silva calls on people to unite to defeat Jair Bolsonaro’s ‘authoritarian’ government.

At least 19 people have died after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides across Brazil's Sao Paulo State.

Several cities in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil were overrun by sandstorms this week, causing damage to housing and knocking down trees.

Authorities in Sao Paulo say they plan to open a ‘vertical cemetery’ to handle continuing surge in coronavirus deaths.

Thousands join rallies in several Brazilian cities against President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the deadly pandemic.

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

Comparing how well 98 countries have dealt with the pandemic, Brazil is considered the worst.

Hospitals in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are filling fast, as cases and deaths rise again

Bars and restaurants in Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo have reopened after more than three months of restrictions.

Though the number of COVID-19 cases is high in Brazil, numbers need to be viewed relative to the rest of Latin America, says the World Health Organization.