Brazil News in English

Good morning! It’s 16th August, and here’s your Brazil daily news capsule.

Lula's campaign visual identity revealed as presidential candidates kick off their campaigns this Sunday.

PRTB launches Pablo Marçal as presidential candidate despite his ineligibility until 2032.

Red alert issued as Civil Defense warns six municipalities in SC of severe storm risks.

Candidates' wealth ranges from R$ 33 thousand to R$ 242 million ahead of the 2026 elections.

Tragic news from Colombia as a woman rescued after 37 hours under rubble dies.

A financial entrepreneur arrested for domestic violence leaves his victim severely injured.

Senate police execute a warrant against a suspect who threatened Flávio Bolsonaro.

Building collapses in São Bernardo do Campo, with firefighters rescuing four victims from the debris.

JHC confirms his candidacy for the Alagoas government just hours before the deadline.

Brazil notifies the U.S. about starting a reciprocity process against tariffs.

Ukraine launches nearly 900 drones against Russia, resulting in six fatalities.

111 immigrants arrested in Morocco during a new attempt to cross into Ceuta.

South Korean military fires warning shots as North Korean soldiers cross the border.

Petrobras plans to start oil extraction from the Equatorial Margin in seven years.

Surge in measles cases prompts São Paulo to expand vaccination efforts against the disease.

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