Brazil News in English

April 18, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 18th April, and here’s your Brazil daily news capsule.

Jorginho Mello criticizes the Supreme Court's decision to end racial quotas in Santa Catarina.

Lula's presence at a global leftist meeting in Spain raises concerns for his presidency.

The tragic death of Band professionals highlights the precarious state of journalism in Brazil.

Senators challenge the rejection of the Organized Crime CPI report as elections approach.

Former BRB president faces serious allegations involving false documents and a major investigation.

Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz again following U.S. actions in the region.

A police officer who fatally shot a woman in São Paulo has been promoted to soldier.

Carmen Lúcia faces pressure to remain on the Supreme Court amid power shifts.

A fire has engulfed restaurants in the historic Edifício Touring in Rio de Janeiro.

Trump anticipates an agreement with Iran within the next couple of days.

The U.S. plans to pursue ships linked to Iran in the Indo-Pacific region.

Israel and Lebanon reach a ceasefire agreement, paving the way for potential U.S.-Iran talks.

A winning Lotofácil ticket from Belo Horizonte takes home over 1.7 million reais.

The family of Oscar Schmidt shares a discreet farewell as they honor his legacy.

Anitta returns to Brazil, exploring new musical directions with her latest album.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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