Brazil News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th August, and here’s your Brazil daily news capsule.

Janja becomes a singer, releasing a campaign jingle for Lula as elections kick off.

Bus accident in Petrópolis leaves ten dead, prompting community mobilization in Belo Horizonte.

New projections indicate a historic 'Super El Niño' could impact food prices globally.

Eighty-five percent of deputies are seeking re-election, signaling low turnover in Congress.

Women make up 34.8% of candidates for the 2026 elections, despite being the majority of voters.

After days of rain, Santa Catarina expects sunny weather with temperatures exceeding 32 degrees Celsius.

Nearly 13,000 displaced in Indonesia following a devastating earthquake that claimed 53 lives.

Trump orders the Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea amid diplomatic talks.

Colombian President urges Trump to suspend tariffs following a recent earthquake disaster.

Casas Bahia files for bankruptcy protection with a staggering debt of 17.3 billion reais.

Flamengo dominates Mirassol, closing in on Palmeiras in the Brasileirão standings.

Cruzeiro defeats Corinthians, climbing closer to the G4 in the Brazilian league.

Measles poses serious health risks, including brain inflammation, highlighting the importance of vaccination.

New order from Trump reshapes childhood vaccination policies amid growing public concern.

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