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Brazil

Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country, and the largest Portuguese-speaking nation. The federal republic occupies almost half of South America.

Brazil has more than 200 million inhabitants, making the nation that was Portugal's largest colony between the 16th and 19th centuries the most populous country in South America. Brazil is a member of the UN, the G20, BRICS, Mercosur and the Organization of American States. This page collates DW's latest content related to Brazil.

Brasilien Wahl 2018 | Bolsonaro erscheint nit zur Pressekonferenz

Is there a right-wing surge in South America? 13.10.2018

Right-wing populist Jair Bolsonaro seems about to win Brazil’s presidential elections. Conservative presidents are also in power in Argentina, Chile and Colombia. Is a "new right" emerging in the region?
Beatriz Gomes Dias - Präsidentin des Anti-Rassismus Verband Djass

Portugal faces its dark, colonialist past and former slave trade 12.10.2018

Portugal has a rich history of exploring once uncharted seas and lands, such as Brazil and Africa. But that history also has a dark side with colonialism and slave trade. In Lisbon, two separate public projects — a slavery memorial and a museum celebrating Portuguese exploration — have become lightning rods for debate about the country's colonial past. Jake Cigainero has more.
Brasilien Sao Paulo - Demonstration für Jair Bolsonaro

Opinion: Populism wins in Brazil 08.10.2018

Jair Bolsonaro has almost done it in the first round of voting. Democracy is paving the way for an autocrat — a path that he might take to victory in three weeks. Brazil is headed toward the abyss, warns Francis Franca.
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DW Business – Europe & Africa 08.10.2018

Nordhaus and Romer win Nobel for economics - Brazilian recovery has yet to reach many workers
Brasilien Wahl 2018 | Bolsonaro erscheint nit zur Pressekonferenz

Unlikely and unlikable, Jair Bolsonaro could lead Brazil 08.10.2018

Jair Messias Bolsonaro, a far-right candidate and congressman, could well be the face of Brazil's next presidency. He served in the military under the dictatorship and has hounded left-wing lawmakers since.
Brasilien Wahl 2018 | Bolsonaro erscheint nit zur Pressekonferenz

Brazil elections: Bolsonaro to face off with Fernando Haddad in second round 07.10.2018

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro is in talks with other lawmakers to gain support ahead of the second-round run-off election against leftist Fernando Haddad. His party has not garnered enough seats to rule alone.
Brasilien Kombibild Jair Bolsonaro und Fernando Haddad

Brazil's presidential election: Mired in crisis, headed for autocracy? 07.10.2018

After a surreal election campaign, once-booming Brazil is voting for a new president. Amid economic crisis and corruption scandals, a new societal divide is looming on the horizon.
Brasilien, Rio de Janeiro: Nach dem Brand des Nationalmuseums

Brazil elections: Mistrust, anger driving voters to polls 06.10.2018

They're furious and not going to take it anymore: Brazilian voters have had it with the corruption scandals that have plagued the country for years. With elections set for Sunday, the stakes are high.

Brazil's Uber drivers 05.10.2018

For many jobless Brazilians, the Uber app offers a solution. There are over half a million Uber drivers here — Brazil is the company's second largest market.

04.2015 DW Business Sendungslogo

DW Business – Europe & Asia 04.10.2018

EU attorney deems ECB bond buying program legal - Challenges remain for Brazil post recession
Brasilien Para Itaituba Amazonas Rio Tabajos

Illegal logging, mining threaten an Amazon river community 04.10.2018

In Brazil, indigenous and traditional communities are fighting for their land in the face of threats from big businesses, mining and environmental destruction. In some cases, the peoples' very survival is at stake.
Brasilien Wahlen Unterstützer von Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil: Poll shows Jair Bolsonaro could defeat leftist rival in run-off vote 03.10.2018

For the first time, Jair Bolsonaro appears to have a shot at winning a potential run-off, as he continues to lead ahead of the first round. Bolsonaro won the endorsement of Brazil's influential farm lobby.
Brasilien Rios Polizei tötet Touristin aus Spanien in Favela Rocinha ARCHIV

Brazilians struggle to escape violence in Rio de Janeiro 02.10.2018

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have struggled to bring rampant crime under control. While the wealthy can adjust their daily lives to cope with the violence, residents of the city's favelas are trapped.
Bildkombo Brasilien Kandidaten - Bolsonaro und Silva

Brazil's growing evangelical movement to shape election 30.09.2018

The influence of the Catholic Church has waned in Brazil, where people have been flocking to evangelical churches. Now these churches have their sights set on the presidency, signaling a possible shift to the right.
Brasilien - Demonstrationen gegen Bolsonaro

Brazilians protest against presidential front-runner Jair Bolsonaro 29.09.2018

Brazilians have protested against controversial presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro. The country is deeply polarized ahead of October elections.
Brasilien Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he'll accept election result — provided he wins 29.09.2018

Brazilian firebrand Jair Bolsonaro has suggested the left's only chance of winning next month's election is through fraud. His running mate called on the army to launch a coup if the judiciary isn't purged of corruption.
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