Folha International: News from Brazil in English

São Paulo

After 7 Years Driving between Piauí and São Paulo, a Driver Finally Sets Foot on Paulista Avenue

For Cícero de Oliveira, the capital of São Paulo was only marginal, Casa Verde and 25 de Março

Jan.27.2020 1:40PM

Business

'You Can't just Take Care of the Economy and Not Worry about The Environment', Says Itaú President

Brazil is seen as a bad example and needs to improve communication, says Candido Bracher

Jan.27.2020 1:37PM

Brazil

One Year after The Disaster, Families Lay Memorial Stone in Brumadinho

Site will be built next to the mine where the dam that broke

Jan.27.2020 1:33PM

Business

Brazil's Government Faces Obstacles Meeting Administrative Service Demands

Failures cause queue at the INSS, affect enrollments at Sisu and undermine Ibama fines

Jan.27.2020 1:28PM

World

Bolsonaro and Modi Meet in India

President meets populist prime minister facing wave of criticism and protests

Jan.24.2020 1:12PM

Sports

2020 Olympics Mixes 1964 Games Heritage with Modern Japan

Seven 2020 competition venues have been used for more than five decades

Jan.24.2020 1:08PM

Brazil

Flood Destroys Espírito Santo City

Six days after the rains, the army reached Iconha and other municipalities in the south of the state

Jan.24.2020 1:05PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Considered Bringing Back the Ministry of Public Security

The return of the ministry would decrease Sergio Moros power

Jan.24.2020 1:00PM

Business

Brazilian Oil and Gas Production Breaks Record in 2019

For the first time, Brazil produced more than 1 billion barrels of oil in one year

Jan.23.2020 12:51PM

Science and Health

Study Proves that Stress Turns Gray Hair

Study with Brazilian participation was carried out with mice and human cells

Jan.23.2020 12:46PM

Business

Davos Investors Show Confidence in Brazil

Executives still show concern about reforms and environmental issues

Jan.23.2020 12:42PM

Business

Al Gore Criticizes Guedes Comments about The Environment

American politician and activist disputes Guedes' statement, but says that Brazil has to be respected

Jan.23.2020 12:39PM

Culture

Iconic Record Label that Recorded Poets and the Beginning of Bossa Nova Will Arrive on Streaming Platforms

Catalog of the Festa label, active in the 1950s and 1970s, is expected to hit YouTube this year, with titles of classical and popular music and literature

Jan.22.2020 1:24PM

Brazil

Prosecutor Denounces Former Vale President & 15 Others on Homicide Charges in Brumadinho

The mining company and Germany's Tüv Süd have been indicted for environmental crimes, as have the others accused

Jan.22.2020 1:20PM

Business

People Destroy the Environment because They Need to Eat, Says Guedes at Davos

Minister's speech took place during a World Economic Forum panel on the future of industry and work

Jan.22.2020 1:10PM

Brazil

Prosecutor Accuses Glenn Greenwald of Hacking Car Wash Operation

Without investigation, complaint states that journalist guided the action of invaders

Jan.22.2020 1:06PM

Brazil

Folha Leads Circulation among Brazil's Newspapers in 2019

The Newspaper, which grew its circulation in 2019, had the highest monthly average of payers in the sum of the digital and print versions, according to the IVC

Jan.21.2020 12:04PM

Brazil

Police in Brazil and Paraguay Recapture 2 of 75 Prisoners who Escaped

On Sunday (19), 75 prisoners, mostly linked to the PCC, fled a prison on the border with Mato Grosso do Sul

Jan.21.2020 12:00PM

Business

Unifying Consumption Taxes Can Reduce Inequality, Study Says

Tax reform proposals would benefit the poorest and harm the richest, says Ipea

Jan.21.2020 11:56AM

Culture

Actress Regina Duarte Wants to Do a Test Run as Brazil's Secretary of Culture

Duarte deepens flirtation with government and says she is engaged to the position as culture secretary

Jan.21.2020 11:43AM

Business

Wineries in Brazil Adopt Winter Harvest and Win Prizes

Double grape pruning increases the sophistication of wines produced in SP and MG

Jan.20.2020 1:11PM

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Travel

'World's hottest chef' Opens Peruvian Kiosk on Ipanema Beach

Franco Noriega is also an international model and runs Baby Brasa in the West Village, NY

Jan.20.2020 1:07PM

Travel

Tourists Learn How to Fish for Seafood on Pipa Beach

In 15 minutes, ten tourists managed to fish about two hundred clams

Jan.20.2020 1:02PM

World

Members of Brazilian Criminal Faction Escape from Prison in Paraguay

At least 75 prisoners escaped, many of them PCC affiliated, from a prison in Pedro Juan Caballero, on the border with Mato Grosso do Sul

Jan.20.2020 12:57PM

Bolsonaros Kultursekretär Alvim nach Rede im Goebbels-Stil entlassen

Die Aussage löste eine grosse Empörung in sozialen Netzwerken aus

Jan.17.2020 4:55PM

Brazil

Police Investigate Cedae Staff in Rio Water Crisis

Cedae treatment plant operation comes after Witzel said he would ask for investigation

Jan.17.2020 1:28PM

Business

Review of Tax Subsidies Postponed until after Bolsonaro's Term

Guedes contradicts his own speech and foresees in PEC benefit review only in 2026

Jan.17.2020 1:22PM

World

Number of Brazilians in Portugal Jumps 43% in 2019 and Breaks Record

Brazilians in the country total 150 thousand and represent 1 in 4 immigrants

Jan.17.2020 1:18PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Dismisses Secretary of Culture after Paraphrases Nazi Leader in Video

Roberto Alvim's fall happened after quoting Goebbels in an arts support program video

Jan.17.2020 1:11PM

Science and Health

Brazil Finally Opens New Base in Antarctica

Scheduled for Tuesday, reopening of Commander Ferraz Station has been postponed until Wednesday (15) due to bad weather

Jan.16.2020 1:11PM

Brazil

Raoni and Chico Mendes' Daughter Announce Alliance against Bolsonaro's 'setbacks'

Meeting of indigenous leaders in Mato Grosso echoes Alliance of Forest Peoples of the 1980s and will send open letter to Congress

Jan.16.2020 1:03PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Secretary Earns Money from Government Contractors

Fabio Wajngarten's communication company receives money from TV and agencies; Leaf lies, says secretary

Jan.16.2020 12:58PM

Business

Rio Is the Most Expensive City to Buy Luxury Jewelry, Purses and Whiskey

Survey places Rio de Janeiro capital in 16th place in the overall ranking of luxury market

Jan.16.2020 12:51PM

Brazil

Brazil Postpones Opening of Base in Antarctica after Bad Weather Disrupts Mourão Landing

Authorities have tried since Monday (13) to get to the station

Jan.15.2020 1:17PM

Science and Health

Bolsonaro Allows Illegal Deforestation, Says Human Rights Watch

For Humans Rights Watch, attacks on environmental enforcement agencies put Amazon and activists at risk

Jan.15.2020 1:11PM

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Business

US Supports Brazil's OECD Candidacy over Argentina

Americans delivered letter to organization making Brazil a priority

Jan.15.2020 1:08PM

Terreno desmatado e queimado é visto na floresta Amazônia

Science and Health

Deforestation in the Amazon Grows 183% in December Compared to the same Month in 2018

Data are from Deter, from Inpe, which helps combat deforestation and points to destruction trends

Jan.15.2020 1:02PM

Brazil

Brazilians Use Colorful Electrical Tape to Achieve Perfect Suntan Lines

In the hands of Danny Bronze, reporter experiences creation that promises perfect contour tan

Jan.14.2020 1:24PM

Business

Foreign Investors Will Miss out If They Don't Invest in Brazil Soon, Says Abilio

For businessman, country is very cheap with dollar around R$4 and may grow more than world average in 2020

Jan.14.2020 1:09PM

Science and Health

Brazil Opens New Base in Antarctica

Station was partially destroyed in 2012 by fire; After adjustments, 100% operation will only occur in April

Jan.14.2020 1:02PM

Culture

Rio Officially Launches Its 50-day Carnival in Copacabana

Crivella decided to extend New Year party to entice tourists and increase revenue

Jan.13.2020 1:18PM

Brazil

4-Year-Old Girl Survived Five Days Lost in the Forest in Pará

Girl ate sour fruits that she picked from the ground and drank water in streams until she was found

Jan.13.2020 1:15PM

Brazil

8-Year-Old Girl Is Shot and Becomes Rio's First Child Killed by Violence in 2020

Rio de Janeiro capital also recorded at least four more deaths this Friday (10), after police operation

Jan.13.2020 1:11PM

World

United States Plans to Accelerate Deportation of Brazilians

Trump government wants to use more charter flights to return irregular immigrants

Jan.13.2020 1:09PM

Cerimônia de assinatura da MP do 13º salário e de recursos para obras da Irmã Dulce

Business

Brazil's Economic Team Stymies Expansion of Bolsa Familia

New proposal prioritizes lower income, but economic team resists and wants more modest version

Jan.10.2020 12:10PM

World

Battisti Accumulates Defeats in Italian Court

In the first year after returning to Italy, imprisoned former terrorist admitted guilt for the first time and acknowledged mistake in armed struggle

Jan.10.2020 12:06PM

Culture

Brazil's Supreme Court Overthrows Censorship of Porta dos Fundos Christmas Special

Netflix, which released the production, filed with STF against the earlier decision

Jan.10.2020 12:02PM

Culture

Vinicius de Moraes horror tales inspire new TV series

'Nocturnes' is a national production coming to TV

Jan.10.2020 11:56AM

Culture

Judge Orders Censorship of Porta dos Fundos Netflix Christmas Special

Rapporteur say that censorship is beneficial 'not only for the Christian community, but for the mostly Christian Brazilian society'

Jan.9.2020 12:31PM

Business

Bolsonaro Cancels Trip to Davos World Economic Forum

President's spokesman says decision has nothing to do with Iran-US conflict

Jan.9.2020 12:26PM

Business

Rio Mayor Expands Rio's Carnival to 50 Days to Attract Tourists

Street carnival groups criticize election year announcement

Jan.9.2020 12:12PM

Ombudsman

Folha's Subscription Battle

Folha increased its subscriptions, but the expansion of digital base hides challenges

Jan.8.2020 2:46PM

Science and Health

Smoke from Australian Fires Arrives in Rio Grande do Sul

Brazilian state affected by the phenomenon is located at almost the same latitude as Australia

Jan.8.2020 10:20AM

São Paulo

São Paulo Train to Cumbica Airport Is Underused

Express train, which connects the center of São Paulo to the airport, does not use even 2% of its capacity

Jan.8.2020 10:16AM

Business

Bolsonaro Favors Companies with Solar Energy Subsidy

Banks, retail chains and agribusiness groups benefit most

Jan.8.2020 10:11AM

**Especial Esportes FOLHA** Pugilista Patrick Teixeira, 29, campeao mundial dos super meio medios, treina na academia da prefeitura de Santana do Parnaiba. Patrick derrotou o dominicano Carlos Adames em Las Vegas ha poucos dias e ainda tem hematomas no rosto devido a luta

Sports

New World Boxing Champion Fights for Recognition in Brazil

Patrick Teixeira beat Carlos Adames in Las Vegas on November 30

Jan.7.2020 11:44AM

Business

Pernambuco Companies Invent Beer Popsicle

Ice cream shop and craft brewery hope to boost sales at Carnival

Jan.7.2020 11:37AM

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Culture

Brazil's Samba Schools Take on Social Criticism for 2020 Carnival

Long a tradition of Rio de Janeiro's revelry, social criticism once again permeates the plots of major samba schools

Jan.7.2020 11:27AM

Brazil

New Politicians Fail to Bring Significant Change to Brazil's Congress

Only relevant change in 2019 was led by parliamentarians with multiple mandates in the curriculum

Jan.7.2020 11:21AM

Science and Health

Rio Aquarium Features Exhibition about Beaches, Sharks and Mermaids

Visited by 3.3 million since opening in 2016, attraction stands next to new ferris wheel

Jan.6.2020 1:50PM

Brazil

Criminal Factions Target Young Girls in Ceará

Murders of teenaged girls increased 43% in the last two years

Jan.6.2020 1:46PM

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Brazil

Moro Is Most Trusted Political Leader in Brazil

Minister of Justice has more credibility than Lula and Bolsonaro; research evaluated 12 political figures

Jan.6.2020 1:40PM

Brazil

Suspect in 'Porta dos Fundos' Attack Flees to Russia

Police investigate 'participation and perhaps leadership' by Eduardo Fauzi

Jan.3.2020 1:11PM

Brazil

'Bolsonaro's Hero Tortured Me,' Says Journalist Imprisoned 9 Years by Dictatorship

Antonio Pinheiro Salles, arrested in Porto Alegre, in 1970, returns to the state capital 49 years later and details torture

Jan.3.2020 1:07PM

Business

Trade Balance Registers US$ 46.7 billion Surplus, Worst Result since 2015

Result is explained by the sharp drop in exports

Jan.3.2020 1:03PM

Business

Local Investors Double, and Brazil's Stock Market Rises 32% in 2019

Falling interest rates make fixed income less attractive and push savers into stocks

Jan.2.2020 1:32PM

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Business

Brazilian Economy still on The Verge of "Taking off" in 2020

After two years of frustration, economists predict a 2% GDP growth

Jan.2.2020 1:29PM

Culture

New Museum Recalls Days when Natal Housed an American Army Base

Rio Grande do Norte's capital was American base in World War II and adopted from Coke to Mickey bullets

Jan.2.2020 1:25PM

Brazil

Support for Democracy Falls in First Year of Bolsonaro Government

Datafolha survey shows less people support democracy than one year ago

Jan.2.2020 1:21PM

Business

The Indigenous Resist Invasions and Produce Food to Sell them in SP

NGO promotes forest economy and bridges peoples and businesses; SP stores sell foods like chocolate, pepper, flour and oils

Dec.30.2019 1:22PM

Brazil

Firearms Registrations Increase at Least 48% under Bolsonaro

Last year's number was 47,600 and went up to 70,800 in the first 11 months of 2019

Dec.30.2019 1:16PM

Science and Health

Brazilian Solves Mystery of Construction of Machu Picchu

According to study, Incas raised the city over geological faults, taking advantage of fractured stones

Dec.30.2019 1:12PM

Brazil

First Trans Model to Pose for Victoria's Secret Says Brazil Is A "Diverse but Prejudiced Country"

Valentina Sampaio says that her success is a victory for all of society

Dec.30.2019 1:09PM

Ombudsman

The Car Wash Operation and the Media

Messages reveal that some journalists were on the side of the Car Wash task force

Dec.28.2019 9:38AM

Brazil

Car Wash Operation Suffers Defeats in Its Worst Year

With credibility shaken by leaked messages, operation is also affected by drop targets; popularity follows high

Dec.27.2019 12:57PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro to Spend New Year on Lula and Dilma's Favorite Naval Base for Rest

He departs with his family to the private beach, 42 km from downtown Salvador, this Friday (27)

Dec.27.2019 12:52PM

Travel

Piauí Village Attracts Tourists in Search of 'New Jericoacoara'

Barra Grande is 170 km from the trendy beach in Ceará and attracts water sports fans

Dec.27.2019 12:47PM

Brazil

Affirmative Action Reduces Racial Differences at USP

Share of blacks at the university grew from 17% to 25% in five years; students bring to the university experience of periphery and racism

Dec.26.2019 12:59PM

Travel

Capitólio, MG Draws Thousands to The 'Minas Sea'

Capitólio has improved infrastructure and welcomes tourists from all over the country to its lake

Dec.26.2019 12:53PM

Brazil

To Avoid Quarrels, 51% Refuse to Comment on WhatsApp, Says Datafolha

Research also points out that most think social networks spread more fake news than they report. 2,948 people were interviewed in the last 5 and 6 days in 176 cities

Dec.26.2019 12:49PM