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Brazil Amazon: Deforestation hits record low ahead of election
New satellite data shows a massive drop in rainforest destruction as the country gears up for a high-stakes presidential runoff.

Brazil cuts work week to 40 hours in major win for President Lula
Brazil's Congress officially passed a constitutional amendment to ban six-day workweeks, giving President Lula a massive boost right before the election.

Brazil election: Top film stars sound alarm on presidential race
Some of Brazil's biggest names in film are calling for global eyes on the upcoming presidential runoff, citing major fears for their democracy.

Brazil presidential election: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off
The incumbent president faces the son of the imprisoned former leader in a high-stakes vote that could head to a runoff.

Brazil election: Lula rallies Rio as far-right rivalry reaches peak tension
President Lula da Silva warns the country is at a crossroads as he faces off against Flávio Bolsonaro in what many are calling a battle for democracy.

Brazil Attorney General Blasts Reported U.S. Meddling in Election
Jorge Messias is calling out the Trump administration after reports of a $1 million grant targeting the Brazilian Supreme Court surfaced.

XRP Ledger powers Brazil's massive $4 trillion fund registry shift
Brazil's CSD BR is officially mirroring live BTG Pactual fund data on the XRP Ledger to speed up reconciliation and verify ownership.

Brazil film industry is entering its global co-production era
After recent Oscar-winning success, Brazilian filmmakers are going global by teaming up with international partners to get their stories on the big screen.

The Others: Greek adaptation of hit Brazilian drama begins production
Award-winning director Alexandros Avranas is bringing the high-stakes neighbor drama to Greece in a major new international partnership.

Lula Accuses Trump of Trying to 'Colonize' Brazil Before Election
The Brazilian presidential campaign claims the U.S. is meddling to help Flávio Bolsonaro capture natural resources.

Democratic lawmakers call out Trump over Brazil election interference
A group of 31 lawmakers is pushing back against the Trump administration's alleged attempts to sway the upcoming Brazilian presidential race.