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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.

Date 21.02.2020
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Deutschland | Catherrine Leclery, Drag Queen aus Brasilien

Catherrine Leclery: 'We are all drag queens' 21.02.2020

With high heels and a swing of the hips, Brazilian-born drag queen Catherrine Leclery easily wows her audiences. She spoke to DW about the art of drag, love and carnival festivities in Cologne and Rio.

Brasilien klagt TÜV Süd wegen Staudammbruch mit 270 Toten an

Brazil court accepts homicide charges over dam disaster 15.02.2020

An estimated 270 people were killed when Brazil's Brumadinho dam burst in January 2019. The court's decision means the ex-CEO of mining giant Vale and employees of a German auditor will have to stand trial for homicide.

Pele says he's fine despite ill health rumors 14.02.2020

Pele has given his fans reassurances over his health, saying he is "doing fine". His son had given an interview suggesting otherwise. The Brazilian is considered by many as the greatest to ever play the beautiful game.

Präsident Bolsonaro und General Walter Souza Braga Netto

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro names active-duty general as chief of staff 13.02.2020

The far-right Brazilian president has continued to militarize his government, recruiting a ninth military man to his Cabinet. Bolsonaro has largely relied on the military to marshal his agenda in Brazil.

Brasilien Einzelner Baum nach Abholzung im Amazonas Regenwald

The Amazon rainforest in Brazil: Living in the shadows of violence and development 11.02.2020

At the center of deforestation and land conflicts in Brazil, one small-scale farmer has seen the personal cost to her family and community of speaking up. Her son went into hiding to escape death threats.

Symbolbild - Rodung - Abholzung - Brasilien- Amazonasgebiet

Living Planet: Dangers facing environmental journalists 06.02.2020

At least one journalist is killed every year while reporting on environmental issues according to Natalie Southwick, South and Central Americas Program Coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists. She told DW why environmental journalists in the region are targeted for their reporting.

Brazil's Bolsonaro proposes bill allowing mining on indigenous land 06.02.2020

The Brazilian president described the act as a "dream" while indigenous leaders have labeled it a "genocide bill." A separate announcement naming the new government's head of indigenous affairs also led to outrage.

Indien | Feierlichkeiten Tag der Republik | Brasilianischer Präsident Bolsonaro mit indischem Ppräsident Ram Nath Kovind

Brazil's Bolsonaro honored during India's Republic Day 26.01.2020

On the 70th anniversary of India's constitution taking effect, the far-right Brazilian president was given an honorary title in New Delhi. Protests against a new citizenship law continued amid Republic Day celebrations.

Brasilien Minas Gerais Überschwemmungen Regenfälle

Deadly flooding, landslides strike Brazil 26.01.2020

At least 44 people have been killed, with 19 still missing, following more than two days of torrential rains in the southeast of the country. The severe weather comes one year after a dam break killed nearly 300 people.

Living Planet: Ticking time bombs 23.01.2020

One year after the Brumadinho dam collapse in Brazil that killed 270 people and wreaked havoc on the environment, we talk about how to avoid similar tragedies in the future. We also hear how development is pitted against our environment in India's metropolis Mumbai and visit peatlands in the Democratic Republic of Congo that store massive amounts of CO2.

Living Planet: What are the lessons learned from Brazil's Brumadinho dam collapse? 23.01.2020

One year ago, on January 25, Brazil's Brumadinho dam collapsed, killing 270 people. Millions of tons of toxic mining waste engulfed houses and waterways. More than 3,700 large dams are currently planned or under construction worldwide. DW speaks to Barnaby Dye, a research associate with the FutureDAMS project at the University of Manchester.