Greetings from a surreal expanse of sand dunes dotted with freshwater lagoons in Brazil
The pristine white sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are bordered by thick jungle on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Thousands of lagoons fill up after the rainy season
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12.08.2026
The Global Story
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
Arsenal complete signing of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
Brazil international signed on a four-year contract with further one-year option for reported fee of about $101m.
World
aljazeera.com
08.08.2026
Vinicius Jr extends Real Madrid deal to 2032, ending transfer speculation
The 26-year-old Brazil international had been linked with a move to English champions Arsenal.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
"Real" extended the contract with Vinicius
Spanish club "Real" has extended the contract with Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior.
Azerbaijan
report.az
06.08.2026
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Buenos Aires says it will not respond after Brasilia reduced diplomatic ties over Milei’s latest attacks on Lula.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mate
The announcement comes as Lula warns of foreign interference and polls show a tightening presidential race.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Bolivia sends troops to stop Brazilian gang violence along border
Footage shows some of the more than 200 Bolivian police and military officers patrolling its border with Brazil.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior drops huge future hint amid Arsenal interest
Brazil's Vinicius has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, but heaps praise on new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
World
aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid foreign interference concerns
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his reelection campaign.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereignty
Lula seeks to use Bolsonaro family ties with Trump to cast election as fight against submission to foreign interests.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid with Milei support
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of disgraced former Brazilian President Jair, has launched his bid to unseat President Lula.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
Bolsonaro’s son begins Brazil presidential bid with Netanyahu, Milei kudos
Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.07.2026
Latin America unites to cheer against Argentina in FIFA World Cup final
Fans from Mexico to Brazil unite to cheer Yamal's Spain against Argentina and Messi, whom they call 'FIFA’s golden boy'.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
US to impose new 25 percent tariffs on some Brazilian imports
Beef, coffee and rare-earth materials escaped US tariffs amid trade tensions with Brazil over alleged unfair practices.
World
aljazeera.com
16.07.2026
Mourinho wants to convince Vinicius to stay at "Real".
The head coach of the Spanish "Real" team, Jose Mourinho, plans to actively participate in the extension of the contract of the Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.07.2026
Brazil court bars Bolsonaro’s son from visiting ex-president for 90 days
Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.
World
aljazeera.com
14.07.2026