Brazil's World Cup Hopes and Crime
7 articles from 4 countries
Brazilian President Lula expresses confidence in the national team's World Cup chances despite a perceived lack of 'football geniuses.' In other news, Brazilian police seized counterfeit World Cup stickers, and Paraguayan authorities expelled 11 high-profile Brazilian criminals.
The Bolsonaro 2.0 risk? Brazil’s democracy may be stronger than feared
- Concerns have resurfaced that a victory by Flávio Bolsonaro could put Brazil’s democracy at risk, particularly if Donald Trump backs his government from the White House. - Research cited in the column links populist rule to democratic erosion but finds that independent institutions and strong legal constraints can limit the damage. - Brazil’s Congress, judiciary, public prosecution service, medi…
A Saprissa Fan’s Dream Comes True as Roberto Artavia Surprises Brazilian Supporter With an Invitation
- Brandon Souza, a Saprissa supporter from Rio de Janeiro, traveled to Costa Rica after fellow fans helped him fund the trip. - Souza has followed Deportivo Saprissa for four years. - Roberto Artavia …
Brazil's Lula hails Amazon oil find as 'passport to future' amid environmental debate
- Petrobras discovered hydrocarbons in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil's Amapá state, a find President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called a "passport to the future." - The discovery in the Fo…
Brazil's presidential race heats up with harsh TV attacks
- Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro began their free TV and radio campaign broadcasts with strong mutual attacks. - Lula accused Bolsonaro of corruption …
Brazil’s Federal Police Probe Alleged Hate Office Linked to Pernambuco Governor
- Brazil’s Federal Police opened an inquiry in late 2025 into an alleged “hate office” linked to Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra, who is seeking re-election. - A complaint alleges that coordinated pro…
Brazil Election: Lula Positions as Fighter Against Powerful, Flávio Bolsonaro Courts Female Voters
- President Lula, seeking re-election, framed himself as a fighter against powerful forces and privilege in his first TV campaign program. - Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula's main rival, targeted femal…
Brazilian presidential campaign kicks off with attacks between Lula and Bolsonaro
- Brazil's free radio campaign for the presidential election has begun, featuring attacks between leading candidates Lula (PT) and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). - Lula highlighted his past administrations' a…