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Brazil presidential election heads to runoff as Bolsonaro leads Lula

Right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro pulled off a surprise first-place finish ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election, which heads to a run-off vote on October 25 as neither clinched a majority.

France 24 · 7h ago

São Paulo, Rio, Minas Gerais Governor Races: What State Elections Tell Us Before the Presidential Winner Is Called

Brazil's 2026 election is live. Tarcísio leads São Paulo at 50%, Paes holds Rio, and Cleitinho dominates Minas. Here's what to watch before the presidential count.

Latin Times · 14h ago

Baltimore-Dallas thriller in Brazil averages 29.9 million viewers on CBS, a record for NFL abroad

Baltimore's 34-31 win over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro has become the most-watched NFL international game ever

The Independent UK · Sep 29

From Gujarat to Rio: How India's pollution solution could offer lessons for Delhi-NCR’s dirty air crisis

An Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages industries to reduce pollution through economic incentives. The successful pilot in Surat demonstrated significant emission reductions and cost savings for factories. This innovative model is now being considered for adoption in Rio de…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Brazil launches AI supercomputer push, splits projects between Chinese, US firms

Just over half the total, 1.3 billion reais, will fund a supercomputing infrastructure project in Rio de Janeiro developed in partnership with China's Huawei Technologies and iFlytek. President Luiz Inacio ‌Lula da Silva's ⁠government ⁠said the infrastructure will be used primarily to develop large language models for general and sector-specific…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Maracanã to host opening game and final at next year’s Women’s World Cup

The schedule for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil has been released with the opening game and final to played at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 schedule unveiled; Brazil to open campaign at Maracana

FIFA revealed the 2027 Women's World Cup match schedule featuring Brazil as host. All 64 fixtures will be played across eight Brazilian cities, beginning June 24. The iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the final match. Several cities will host knockout stage games, including quarter-finals and semi-finals.…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Jaded voters, same old choices: Brazil kicks off election campaign

RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro kick off their election campaigns on Sunday in a race that has many voters feeling a weary sense of deja vu.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro has secured the rights to host MotoGP’s 2027 season launch event, a year after Brazil returned to the championship’s calendar

Autosport · Aug 11

10 Photos of Sofia Murillo: Family Learnt of Fatal Rio Helicopter Crash Whilst Waiting at Airport

Colombian influencer Sofia Murillo, her mother, and grandmother died in a helicopter crash during a sightseeing tour in Rio de Janeiro. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11