The sentence came after a lawsuit was filed against Uber in November 2021 with Brazil's public prosecutor's office.

Brazil's 11-member high court has had just three black justices in its 132-year history, all of them men.

This initiative is a joint effort by the Amazon nations to combat criminal activity in the world's largest rainforest.

Brazil's high court opened the first trials over the January 8 riots in Brasilia by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, who were demanding the ouster of his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Pismo is the latest big success story of a Brazilian company in the fintech sector -- the one luring the most venture capital in Brazil and Latin America in general. With more than 450 employees and five offices around the world, Pismo was acquired by Visa in June in one of the biggest deals yet in the Brazilian tech sector.

Things are awkward between the commander-in-chief and the armed forces, which were heavily involved in the government of Lula's predecessor and nemesis, far-right ex-army captain Jair Bolsonaro.

Hundreds of Indigenous protesters, many in traditional feather headdresses, rallied in the capital Brasilia as the court weighed the legality of the so-called "time-frame argument," which holds that native peoples should not have the right to lands where they were not present in 1988, when the current constitution was ratified.

This berry has been lauded as a way to bring "green development," but experts say it is also threatening biodiversity.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has gathered leaders and high-level officials from South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia for a two-day summit on charting shared strategies to protect the world's tropical forests.

Starting next year, students aged 14 and over at 5,300 schools across Brazil's most populous state will study on digital media, except for literature classes, state education officials said.

The news about the drop in deforestation comes ahead of the Amazon Summit, which will take place in Belém from Aug. 8 to 9.

The exact cause of the explosion of the silo, which stored about 40,000 metric tons of corn and 12,000 metric tons of soybeans, is yet to be determined.

The last time Brazil recorded a lower number of violent deaths was in 2011 when the total reached 47,215 killings.

These futuristic aircraft, manufactured by Embraer's subsidiary Eve, are expected to be operational and flying passengers from 2026.

The Brazilian meat lobby ABPA stated that this represents the second favorable advancement in bilateral trade this year.

The apartment building collapsed during heavy rainfall, catching residents off guard as they were still asleep at the time of the incident.

Manioca has become an invaluable member of the homicide unit, making history as the first dog in Latin America trained to detect human blood.

Brazil economists are anticipating deeper monetary easing in the coming months and improved inflation prospects until 2026.

This official recognition not only solidifies their ownership of the land but also provides them with crucial support on social issues.

If approved, ticket scalping could lead to up to four years in prison and fines up to 100 times the original ticket price.

The death has been attributed to an H1N1 variant that is spreading among pigs. It remains unclear how the patient in this specific case contracted the virus.

Reports from the local press indicate that the affected regions experienced temperatures ranging from 6 to 9 degrees Celsius (43 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit).

This move is intended to aid the transition period while awaiting the official appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach in June 2024.

President Lula da Silva of Brazil emphasized the critical need for the country to find effective measures to foster peace within school environments.

Brazilian authorities seize record-breaking 28.7 metric tonnes (equivalent to 10,000 Sharks) of illegally acquired shark fins destined for Asia.

The worldwide fan event, TUDUM, brought together fans from across the globe to celebrate Netflix titles and their creators.

The initiative was prompted by the widespread condemnation following the mistreatment of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.

Astrud Gilberto, a prominent star of Brazil in the 1960s and 70s, recorded 16 albums and collaborated with notable artists like Quincy Jones and George Michael.

The Amazon rainforest, the world's biggest tropical rainforest, is the focus of the Bolsa Verde effort, which seeks to better its preservation.

Brazil's Congress has voted to diminish the authority of two ministries dedicated to protecting Indigenous rights and environmental preservation.