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Electric bicycle and other small electric vehicles used for urban mobility on a Brazilian street

August 17, 2026

Electric Bikes Are Booming in Brazil. But Which Ones Need a Licence?

Electric bikes and other small electric vehicles are becoming much more common in Brazil. As their popularity grows, understanding the difference between an e-bike, a self-propelled vehicle and a moped has become increasingly important.

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Editorial illustration about Brazil's 2026 election, electronic voting and the offices voters will choose

Brazil Today

August 14, 2026

Brazil Votes in 2026: How Does the Election Actually Work?

Brazil goes to the polls in October 2026. Here are the main things you need to understand about who votes, what Brazilians are choosing and why some races can have a second round.

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Anitta performing on stage during the EQUILIBRIVM era, combining music with a reflective spiritual atmosphere

Culture

August 13, 2026

Anitta Brings Her Spiritual Journey to the Stage

With her EQUILIBRIVM albums and a new tour across Brazil, Anitta is combining music, Brazilian culture and ideas about spirituality, faith and finding balance.

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Editorial image for a story about Discord, online safety, and young users in Brazil

Technology

August 10, 2026

Brazil Investigates Discord Over Safety of Young Users

Brazilian authorities are examining whether Discord is doing enough to protect children and teenagers from harmful content online.

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Electric bus on a city street in São Paulo at dusk with city lights reflecting on wet pavement

Cities

August 7, 2026

São Paulo Puts More Electric Buses on the Road to a Cleaner Future

São Paulo is expanding its electric bus fleet to reduce pollution and improve public transport across the city.

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Dense Amazon rainforest canopy viewed from above with a winding river cutting through green jungle

Environment

August 6, 2026

Brazil Steps Up Protection for the Amazon Rainforest

New conservation areas have been established across the Amazon basin as Brazil strengthens its environmental commitments.

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Solar panels arranged in rows in a vast Brazilian landscape with clear blue sky and sunshine

Science

August 5, 2026

Brazil Announces New Renewable Energy Plan for 2030

The government unveiled an ambitious plan to generate 85% of the country's electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

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Colorful Festa Junina decorations with flags and bunting hanging above a festive street market in Brazil

Culture

August 4, 2026

Why Is Festa Junina Celebrated Across Brazil?

Every June, millions of Brazilians celebrate Festa Junina with traditional food, music and dancing. Here is what you need to know.

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Modern glass office building in São Paulo business district with tech company logos visible through windows

Technology

August 3, 2026

Brazilian Tech Startups Are Attracting Global Investment

São Paulo's technology scene is booming, with record venture capital funding flowing into Brazilian fintech and agritech companies.

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Football stadium in Brazil filled with fans in yellow and green shirts under bright floodlights at night

Sports

August 2, 2026

Pelé's Legacy Lives On in Brazilian Football

Years after his passing, Pelé's influence continues to shape the way Brazil plays and thinks about football.

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Red coffee cherries growing on a branch at a Brazilian coffee farm in Minas Gerais with misty hills behind

Food

August 1, 2026

The Coffee Farms of Minas Gerais: A Journey to the Source

Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer. We visit the farms of Minas Gerais to understand how your morning cup begins.

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Panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay under a golden sunset sky

Travel

July 31, 2026

Rio de Janeiro Prepares for a New Wave of Sustainable Tourism

Rio is developing eco-friendly tourism initiatives to attract visitors who want to explore the city responsibly.

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Vast green soybean fields in the Brazilian cerrado stretching to the horizon under a dramatic cloudy sky

Business

July 30, 2026

Brazil's Agribusiness Sector Sets New Export Records

Brazilian agriculture reached record export volumes in the first half of 2026, driven by soy, beef and sugar sales.

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Indigenous Cerrado territory in Mato Grosso surrounded by agricultural land and native vegetation

Environment

July 29, 2026

Xavante Territory Stays Protected as Farming Grows Around It

A study in Mato Grosso shows a strong contrast between preserved Indigenous land and nearby areas transformed by soybean farming and cattle ranching.

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