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São Paulo

Illegal Colombian Mototaxi App Makes Inroads in São Paulo

City sees service as clandestine but company says that the city cannot prohibit it

Jul.16.2019 1:01PM

RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ, 11.07.2019: A bailarina Tuany Nascimento, 24, criou aos 18 uma escola de bale na sua comunidade, o Complexo do Alemao. Complexo do Alemao Rio de Janeiro (Foto: Zo Guimaraes/Folhapress, Agencia) ***EXCLUSIVO FOLHA***

Culture

Twenty-Five Year Old Dancer Runs Ballet School for Children in A Rio Favela

Classes take place in on a sports court and also include self-esteem development

Jul.16.2019 12:55PM

Business

Agreement between Mercosur and EU Is Balanced, Says Interim Head of EU Delegation

In Brazil, automakers are concerned about the possibility of cheaper imported cars

Jul.16.2019 12:46PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Fears Senate Will Reject Son's Nomination as Ambassador

Bolsonaro is evaluating sons nomination as ambassador to United States

Jul.16.2019 12:41PM

Cruzamento da av. Paulista com a rua da Consolação, na imagem em dupla exposição

Carlo Ratti e Philip Yang

The Era of Reconquest?

Technology disruption allows us to rethink cities

Jul.15.2019 4:07PM

Culture

Paraty Becomes Progressive Bubble in 1st FLIP in Bolsonaro Era

Festival marked by success of blacks authors and an anger that manifested itself through parties

Jul.15.2019 12:10PM

Science and Health

7% of Brazilians Believe that Earth Is Flat

Belief is greatest among those who didn't finish high school and christians on social media

Jul.15.2019 12:06PM

Brazil

Lava Jato Attorney General Planned to Financially Benefit from Position

Deltan Dallagnol talked about creating a company to profit from speeches

Jul.15.2019 12:02PM

Travel

The Best of São Paulo chooses the best bars, restaurants, and goodies of São Paulo

The annual magazine selects the best places in the gastronomic capital of Brazil

Jul.13.2019 8:27PM

Culture

FLIP: Literary Festival Highlights Racism of Noted Brazilian Author

Euclides da Cunha was influenced by outdated deterministic theories

Jul.12.2019 1:22PM

World

Brazilian Passports Will only Recognize "Mother" and "Father" as Family on Passports

These words were substituted in 2017 for "parent 1" and "parent 2" to cover different forms of families

Jul.12.2019 1:14PM

EDUARDO BOLSONARO / EUA / EMBAIXADOR / RELACOES EXTERIORES

World

Bolsonaro Will Nominate His Son Eduardo as Ambassador to The United States

According to the president, the appointment will depend on if the federal deputy accepts the job

Jul.12.2019 1:10PM

Culture

FLIP - Literary Critic Says 'Rebellion in the Backlands' Should Be Read to Understand Poverty in Brazil

In the opening of FLIP, Walnice Nogueira Galvão compares violence in Canudos to current Brazilian society

Jul.11.2019 1:50PM

O Sociologo, Francisco de Oliveira, 79, faz uma analise dos atuais protestos pelo pais e dos movimentos sociais.

Culture

Influential Sociologist Francisco de Oliveira Dies at 85

He helped found PT, but was disappointed with party after Lula took over

Jul.11.2019 1:46PM

Science and Health

Attorney General Requests to Investigate The Amazon Fund

Investigation is based on Ricardo Salles' claims of irregularities in the fund

Jul.11.2019 1:42PM

Business

Brazil's House of Representatives Approves Minimum Retirement Age in Pension Reform Bill

Party leaders did not cite president Jair Bolsonaro in their speeches

Jul.11.2019 1:38PM

Science and Health

Rare Blue Macaw Born in Curitiba Zoo

Bird is the fourth to be born in the zoo; Sex is still unknown

Jul.10.2019 2:16PM

World

Family of Dead American Tourist still Can't Bring Body Home from Brazil

Danielle Davila was found dead two weeks ago in her hotel room

Jul.10.2019 2:12PM

Brazil

The Intercept Publishes First Audio of The Lava Jato Prosecutors

In a recording shared by the site, Deltan commemorates prohibition of Lula interview with Folha

Jul.10.2019 2:08PM

Business

Support for Pension Reform Is Increasing Among Brazilians

Datafolha shows that women and those who did not vote for Jair Bolsonaro still reject changes pension reform

Jul.10.2019 2:01PM

SHOW JOAO GILBERTO - TEATRO MUNICIPAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO

Brazil

João Gilberto dedicated his life to perfecting perfection

His 'Chega de Saudade' in 1959, is for bossa nova what the letter of Pero Vaz de Caminha is for Brazil

Jul.7.2019 9:36PM

Brazil

João Gilberto, architect of bossa nova music, dies at the age of 88

The 'Baiano of Juazeiro' became famous in 1958 when at 27 years old he recorded 'Chega de Saudade'

Jul.7.2019 9:30PM

MORO / INTERCEPT / LAVA JATO / CCJ / CAMARA

Brazil

Moro and Lavo Jato task force attempted to expose confidential information about Venezuela and Odebrecht

Task Force mobilized after then then-judge Sergio Moro suggested it in 2017

Jul.7.2019 2:00AM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Defends Child Labor

The president's main argument for advocating child labor was his personal experience

Jul.5.2019 2:12PM

Sports

Former Rio Governor Said Lula Knew about The Rio 2016 Bribes

According to the ex-governador, ex-athletes Popov and Bubka sold their IOC votes

Jul.5.2019 2:06PM

Brazil

Moro and Guedes Must Explain Investigation of The Intercept Journalist to Senate

Parliamentarians compare investigation against Glenn Greenwald of The Intercept Brazil, the typical measure of "dictatorial governments"

Jul.5.2019 2:01PM

Brazil's Environment Minister Salles arrives for a news conference at the Ibama office in Sao Paulo

Science and Health

Environment Minister Says that Amazon Forest already Has Relative Zero Deforestation"

Annual deforestation is equivalent to an area greater than that of the Federal District; minister says this represents 0.16% of the biome

Jul.5.2019 1:56PM

World

Venezuelan Immigrants Sell Delicacies from Home to Restart Life in São Paulo

Immigrants from the neighboring country undertake traditional cooking

Jul.4.2019 1:54PM

Brazil

Witness in Lula Trial Says He Was Not Coerced by Prosecution

Former President of OAS Léo Pinheiro denies pressure from Lava Jato prosecutors

Jul.4.2019 1:47PM

Science and Health

Brazil, Norway and Germany Acknowledge that Amazon Fund Might End

Brazilian government extinguished two committees responsible for managing resources, creating an impasse

Jul.4.2019 1:43PM

World

Brazilian Immigrants Requesting More Asylum Status in The US

Numbers are still well below that of Central American countries

Jul.3.2019 2:17PM

Business

Trade Secretary Says Brazil Must Reform Its Economic and Trade Policies

For secretary who joined team that signed understanding with EU, treaty will not bear fruit without the approval of reforms

Jul.3.2019 2:13PM

Brazil

Sergio Moro Hearing on Leaked Lavo Jato Messages Ends in Turmoil

Minister calls message leak a "false scandal" and a deputy called him a "cheating judge"

Jul.3.2019 2:09PM

Culture

Slam Poetry Captivates Publishers and Flip

Spoken word competitions have been organized by more than 150 groups in the country

Jul.2.2019 2:36PM

Brazil

Brazilian Army Honors German Major Awarded by Hitler

Officer was shot dead in Rio in 1968 in left-wing guerrilla action, mistaken for Bolivian

Jul.2.2019 2:33PM

Science and Health

Ex-Ministers of Science Release Manifesto against The Bolsonaro Government

For the fourth time, past government officials join forces against current government measures

Jul.2.2019 2:28PM

Business

European Union Will Reduce Tariffs Faster than Mercosul

Agreement to Take Effect after Ratification by The Brazil's Legislature

Jul.2.2019 2:21PM

Business

EU-Mercosul Trade Agreement Made History but There Will Be Obstacles

Diplomats predict the agreement will take years to implement

Jul.1.2019 2:01PM

Business

Brazil's Real Currency Turns 25 Years Old

The real is the longest surviving currency in recent history of country

Jul.1.2019 1:57PM

Brazil

Pro-Moro Demonstrations Take Place in at Least 70 Cities

Protests happened in 26 states and the Federal District

Jul.1.2019 1:53PM

World

Bolsonaro Arrives at Japan's G20 Summit Amid International Controversy

President rebutted the German chancellor about the environment

Jun.28.2019 1:53PM

Brazil

Brazil's Federal Police Arrests Three People over Embezzlement of Political Funds

Operation targeted people close to the Minister of Tourism

Jun.28.2019 1:48PM

Brazil

Brazil's Airforce Quiet about Circumstances of Sergeant's Drug Possession Arrest in Spain

Airforce said that the information is part of a confidential investigation

Jun.28.2019 1:43PM

O ministro Alexandre de Moraes durante sessão plenária do STF

Brazil

Supreme Court Justice Reverses Decision on Authorized Caribbean Trip for Condemned Senator

Alexandre de Moraes revoked the approval given to Acir Gurgacz, who is serving a sentence under house arrest

Jun.27.2019 2:30PM

Science and Health

93% of Youth in Brazil Don't Know The Name of One Brazilian Scientist

Youth learn about science mainly through Google and social networks, says INCT-CPCT

Jun.27.2019 2:22PM

Brazil

Sergeant Arrested with 39 kilos of Cocaine Embarrasses Bolsonaro Administration

Bolsonaro said that episode is unacceptable

Jun.27.2019 2:18PM

World

Brazilian Government's War against "Gender Ideology" Arrives in Foreign Policy

Itamaraty directs diplomats to emphasize that gender is biological sex

Jun.26.2019 1:51PM

São Paulo

São Paulo's Casa do Porco Is One of 50 Best Restaurants in The World

Jefferson Rueda's restaurant moved from 79 to 39 on the Worlds Best list

Jun.26.2019 1:47PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Revokes His Decrees to Loosen Gun Control Laws

Faced with an imminent defeat in Congress

Jun.26.2019 1:43PM

A ministra Cármen Lúcia e o advogado de Lula, Cristiano Zanin, durante julgamento

Brazil

Lula Remains in Prison after Supreme Court Denies Petition for Release

Supreme Court rejects immediate release and postpones decision on merits of defense request

Jun.26.2019 1:31PM

Science and Health

Twenty Percent of Brazilians Admit to Using Cell Phones while Driving

Use of cell phones while driving has been a major infraction since 2016

Jun.25.2019 1:46PM

Sports

Bolsonaro Wants to Move Formula 1 Race to Rio

São Paulo has contract to host event until 2020

Jun.25.2019 1:38PM

Brazil

Supreme Court Justice Suspends Bolsonaro's Measure to Demarcate Indigenous Territories

President had reversed congressional decision and transferred authority (again) to Ministry of Agriculture

Jun.25.2019 1:33PM

World

Dormant Dispute over Border between Uruguay and Brazil Turns 85 Years Old

Residents of Vila Thomaz Albornoz (RS) feel Uruguayan and complain about Brazil's neglect

Jun.24.2019 1:52PM

Sports

Marta's Professional Career Has Humble Beginnings in Belo Horizonte

Athlete played in Belo Horizonte and 2003 and 2004, and at the time she received the minimum salary and shared a house with 6 people

Jun.24.2019 1:45PM

Copa America Brazil 2019 - Group A - Peru v Brazil

Sports

Daniel Alves Tries to Match Success of His Predecessors

The full-back said that he has the technique of Jorginho and the stamina of Cafu, but he's still missing a World Cup championship

Jun.24.2019 1:39PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Reaffirms His Power over The Demarcation of New Indigenous Territories

President reverses Congress' decision and puts power of demarcation of territories within Agriculture Ministry

Jun.24.2019 1:34PM

Culture

Director Releases Netflix Documentary Film about Brazilian Politics

"What do you do when the mask of civility falls of and what appears is an astonishing image of ourselves?"

Jun.19.2019 1:46PM

São Paulo

40% of São Paulo Residents Suffered or Witnessed Discrimination against LGBT People

Public spaces and transportation are the most hostile for LGBT people according to a new study

Jun.19.2019 1:42PM

Science and Health

Surgery Creates 'Shortcut' to Recover Penile Erection in Patients

Unesp doctors created a bridge between two nerves of the legs

Jun.19.2019 1:38PM

Brazil

Brazil's Senate Rejects Bolsonaro's Firearms Decree

Senate voted against it 47 votes to 28

Jun.19.2019 1:32PM

Business

Odebrecht Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The group has been facing crises since Lava Jato began five years ago

Jun.18.2019 1:54PM

Brazil

Private Companies Sponsored Pro-Bolsonaro WhatsApp Blasts

There is no indication that Bolsonaro or his campaign team knew that a company was hired to send messages in favor of the then candidate

Jun.18.2019 1:50PM

Sports

Copa América Still Pulling in Dough with Half-Empty Stadiums

So far, 125,172 have tickets have been sold, an average of 25,034 per match

Jun.18.2019 1:44PM

Retrato do presidente da Latam no Brasil, Jerome Cadier

Business

LATAM President Laments Broken Image of Brazilian Airline Industry

Jerome Cadier said that Azul is trying to create a a smoke screen to get Avianca's remains without paying

Jun.17.2019 1:43PM

Brazil

Violence in Brazil's Capitals Marks Nationwide Strike

There were reports of rubber bullets shot at protestors, trampling, arrests, and tear gas bombs

Jun.17.2019 1:40PM

Encontro com Colunistas da FOLHA. 2o Dia. Retrato do jornalista Clovis Rossi

Brazil

Revered Reporter Clóvis Rossi Evolved into A Political Analyst of Brazilian and Foreign Affairs

Journalist Clóvis Rossi, one of the most outstanding journalists of his generation, died in the early morning on Friday (14), at age 76

Jun.17.2019 1:35PM

O presidente do BNDES, Joaquim Levy, discursa durante o Brazil Windpower

Business

Joaquim Levy Resigns as President of BNDES

Levy's exit from development bank is another crisis for the Bolsonaro government

Jun.17.2019 1:31PM

Folha realiza o 2¼ Encontro Folha de Jornalismo, em comemoracao do 97¼ aniversario do jornal . Jornalista Clovis Rossi. Colunista FOLHA

Brazil

Revered Folha reporter Clóvis Rossi dies at 76

Rossi worked at the newspaper since 1980 and covered historic events, presidential trips, World Cups and even wrote a column

Jun.14.2019 8:13PM

Culture

Petrobras Failed to Pay out Promised Awards to Films in 2018

The company honored documentaries and fiction films in film festivals last year

Jun.14.2019 1:21PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Breaks Silence on Moro

Presidente downplayed the impact of the messages and said that Moro's legacy does not have a price

Jun.14.2019 1:18PM

Brazil

Brazil's Supreme Court Votes to Criminalize Homophobia

Judgement began in February and concluded this Thursday (13)

Jun.14.2019 1:13PM

Brazilian soccer player Neymar arrives at a police station in Sao Paulo

Sports

São Paulo Police Question Neymar over Rape Allegations

Police said that the football player responded to all questions

Jun.14.2019 1:04PM

Business

Brazil Leads World in Fear of Fake News and WhatsApp Usage

Study highlighted the "atmosphere of polarization that happened last year during the elections

Jun.13.2019 2:25PM

Business

Carmakers See Brazil as Less Attractive to Investment

According to the president of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil, Philipp Schiemer

Jun.13.2019 2:21PM

Brazil

Phone Hack Shows that Judge Moro Relied on Supreme Court Justice Fux to Enforce Lava Jato Proceedings

This is the first excerpt of conversations between Lavo Jato authorities to be revealed since last Sunday

Jun.13.2019 2:18PM

Sessão plenária no STF (Supremo Tribunal Federal), em Brasília

Brazil

Bolsonaro Suffers First Supreme Court Defeat

President Jair Bolsonaro's wish to eliminate groups that support federal public administration (committees, commission, and councils) might not be granted

Jun.13.2019 2:11PM

Protestos de índios na sede do governo de transição

Brazil

Brazil's Indigenous Affairs Head Leaves Office

Army general Franklimberg Ribeiro de Freitas said that the special secretary of Agriculture, "salivates hatred of Indians"

Jun.12.2019 2:01PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Dismisses Members of Group that Combated Torture

Group now only consists of unpaid workers

Jun.12.2019 1:57PM

Brazil's Environment Minister Salles attends a news conference at the Ibama office in Sao Paulo

Science and Health

Norway and Germany Reject Proposed Changes to Amazon Fund

Ricardo Salles has defended proposed changes in the fund's contracts governance

Jun.12.2019 1:51PM

Brazil

Lula Sees Collusion in Lava Jato Messages between Moro and Deltan

Lawyers will discuss with Lula a strategy to try to annul his guilty verdict

Jun.12.2019 1:47PM

Culture

Retired Man Built A Castle in Rio Grande do Norte

Unfinished construction of José Antônio Barreto, 87, opened for visitation seven years ago

Jun.11.2019 1:37PM

Business

Government Is Preparing a Dubai Plan to Replace the Manaus Free Trade Zone

Program hopes to stimulate biopharmaceuticals, tourism, defense, mining and fish farming

Jun.11.2019 1:33PM

Lula concede entrevista exclusiva à Folha e ao jornal El País

Brazil

Lula Defense Team Plans to Use Moro Messages to Build New Legal Strategy

Reports say that judge directed Lavo Jato team members in the Lula accusations

Jun.11.2019 1:29PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Government Approaches Moro Revelations with Caution

Government wants to avoid premature decisions before the dimensions of the case are clear

Jun.11.2019 1:25PM

Brazil

Maia and Alcolumbre: Bolsonaro Will Have to Put Up with Us for Two Years

Presidents of the House and Senate criticize government proposals and say they have legitimacy

Jun.10.2019 1:56PM

O bispo Edir Macedo realiza culto na praça Jardim do Méier, no Rio

Brazil

Judge Condemns the Universal Church for Sterilizing Pastors

In the most recent case a São Paulo court fined the church US$ 30 thousand

Jun.10.2019 1:50PM

Business

Brain Drain and Low Fertility Rate Will Permanently Weaken Economy

Analysts talk about hysteresis and cite unemployment, discouragement among companies

Jun.10.2019 1:44PM

São Paulo

White Employer Files Racism Complaint against Domestic Worker in São Paulo

Worker sent audios calling the woman grimy of the south: This complaint is rare

Jun.7.2019 1:16PM

ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-BRASIL-BOLSONARO-VISITA

World

Bolsonaro Supports Reelection of Argentinian President

At a meeting in Buenos Aires, the South American leaders discussed the Venezuela situation and Mercosur agreement

Jun.7.2019 1:10PM

Sports

Neymar Hires Feminist Lawyer to Defend Him against Rape Accusations

Lawyer Maíra Fernandes was criticized and kicked out of feminist group after announcing her decision to represent Neymar

Jun.7.2019 1:06PM

Brazil

Violent Deaths Increased Dramatically in The North and Northeast of Brazil

Criminal factions and record economic growth led to explosion of homicides in the North and Northeast

Jun.6.2019 1:33PM

Sports

Woman Says Neymar Ignored Her Pleas and Forced A Sexual Act without Condom

Najila Trindade Mendes de Souza gave an interview to SBT on Wednesday

Jun.6.2019 1:30PM

Brazil

Militia-Controlled Community in Rio Has Own Ride-Sharing App

Uber refused to offer service in Rio das Predas due to risks

Jun.6.2019 1:26PM

Business

Caixa Bank Threatens to Enforce Odebrecht's Debt

Odebrecht's public bank debt amounts to $R20 billion ($5.2 billion) of which $7 billion ($1.82 billion) belongs to Caixa

Jun.5.2019 12:08PM

Brazil

Lead Prosecutor Recommends Semi-Open Prison Regime for Lula

Ex-President has been in prison in Curitiba since April of 2018 for the triplex case

Jun.5.2019 12:04PM

Brazil

Percent of Brazilians in Favor of Carrying Firearms Doubles in Seven Years

According to study, 43% of Brazilians would like to have a gun to defend themselves

Jun.5.2019 11:58AM

World

USA Pressures Brazil on Iran and Nuclear Politics

American Assistant Secretary admits differences and said that he is optimistic after a meeting in Brasilia

Jun.5.2019 11:53AM

Sports

The Internet Becomes The Courtroom in The Neymar Case

Not only do the player and the alleged victim suffer, but all of us when this happens

Jun.4.2019 1:53PM

Opinion

MC Reaça: Worthy of Homage and Praise by President Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro reveals the character of his government

Jun.4.2019 1:45PM

Business

Agreement between Mercosur and EU Is Balanced, Says Interim Head of EU Delegation

Brazil

Bolsonaro Fears Senate Will Reject Son's Nomination as Ambassador

Travel

'The Best of São Paulo' chooses the best bars, restaurants, and goodies of São Paulo

Opinion

The Era of Reconquest?

Brazil

Lava Jato Attorney General Planned to Financially Benefit from Position

World

Brazilian Passports Will only Recognize "Mother" and "Father" as Family on Passports

São Paulo

Illegal Colombian Mototaxi App Makes Inroads in São Paulo

Culture

Twenty-Five Year Old Dancer Runs Ballet School for Children in A Rio Favela

Culture

Paraty Becomes Progressive Bubble in 1st FLIP in Bolsonaro Era

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São Paulo

Illegal Colombian Mototaxi App Makes Inroads in São Paulo

Culture

Twenty-Five Year Old Dancer Runs Ballet School for Children in A Rio Favela

Business

Agreement between Mercosur and EU Is Balanced, Says Interim Head of EU Delegation

Brazil

Bolsonaro Fears Senate Will Reject Son's Nomination as Ambassador

Carlo Ratti e Philip Yang

The Era of Reconquest?

Culture

Paraty Becomes Progressive Bubble in 1st FLIP in Bolsonaro Era

Science and Health

7% of Brazilians Believe that Earth Is Flat

Brazil

Lava Jato Attorney General Planned to Financially Benefit from Position

Travel

The Best of São Paulo chooses the best bars, restaurants, and goodies of São Paulo

Culture

FLIP: Literary Festival Highlights Racism of Noted Brazilian Author

World

Brazilian Passports Will only Recognize "Mother" and "Father" as Family on Passports

World

Bolsonaro Will Nominate His Son Eduardo as Ambassador to The United States

Culture

FLIP - Literary Critic Says 'Rebellion in the Backlands' Should Be Read to Understand Poverty in Brazil

Culture

Influential Sociologist Francisco de Oliveira Dies at 85

Science and Health

Attorney General Requests to Investigate The Amazon Fund

Business

Brazil's House of Representatives Approves Minimum Retirement Age in Pension Reform Bill

Science and Health

Rare Blue Macaw Born in Curitiba Zoo

World

Family of Dead American Tourist still Can't Bring Body Home from Brazil

Brazil

The Intercept Publishes First Audio of The Lava Jato Prosecutors

Business

Support for Pension Reform Is Increasing Among Brazilians

Brazil

João Gilberto dedicated his life to perfecting perfection

Brazil

João Gilberto, architect of bossa nova music, dies at the age of 88

Brazil

Moro and Lavo Jato task force attempted to expose confidential information about Venezuela and Odebrecht

Brazil

Bolsonaro Defends Child Labor

Sports

Former Rio Governor Said Lula Knew about The Rio 2016 Bribes

Brazil

Moro and Guedes Must Explain Investigation of The Intercept Journalist to Senate

Science and Health

Environment Minister Says that Amazon Forest already Has Relative Zero Deforestation"

World

Venezuelan Immigrants Sell Delicacies from Home to Restart Life in São Paulo

Brazil

Witness in Lula Trial Says He Was Not Coerced by Prosecution

Science and Health

Brazil, Norway and Germany Acknowledge that Amazon Fund Might End

World