Thiago Ávila’s letter from Israeli prison to his daughter
The Brazilian activist explains to his little girl his motivation to join the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.
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Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected
The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.
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“Lords of war.” Brazil’s president condemns UN Security Council
Brazilian president has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as “Lords of War”.
Published On 18 Apr 2026
Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention
Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday.
Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro
Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.
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Blood, Sweat and Sugar
The sugar industry’s bitter legacy, built on slavery, exploitation and environmental damage, is still resonating today.
Published On 15 Apr 2026
Lula asks US to send ex-intelligence chief to Brazil after ICE arrest
Brazil’s president says he expects Alexandre Ramagem to be returned to Brazil to serve prison sentence there.
Brazil’s fugitive ex-intel chief detained by US immigration authorities
Brazilian media reports that Alexandre Ramagem fled the country after being convicted for involvement in coup plot.
Neymar has to prove his fitness for Brazil’s World Cup squad: Ancelotti
Brazil’s coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.
Brazil announces US partnership to intercept weapons, drug trafficking
President Lula’s government said it has seized 1,168 illicit arms imported from the US in the last 12 months alone.
Five wickets in 5 balls, 9 in match: Brazil bowler breaks cricket records
Brazil’s Laura Cardoso takes record nine-wicket haul in 189-run win against Lesotho to claim best T20I bowling figures.
