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Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At 8.5 million square kilometers and with over 211 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the sixth most populous. Its capital is Brasília, and its most populous city is São Paulo. The federation is composed of the union of the 26 states and the Federal District. It is the largest country to have Portuguese as an official language and the only one in the Americas; it is also one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations, due to over a century of mass immigration from around the world; as well as the most populous Roman Catholic-majority country.

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Pele's home town pays tribute to footballing legend with mural for 80th birthday The mural can be seen in the coastal city of Santos, ahead of the sporting legend's 80th birthday. Pele played 496 matches for Santos football club and 92 matches for Brazil between 1957 and 1971.View.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:40Published 3 days ago


Global COVID-19 cases rise by a one-day record Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 400,000 for the first time late on Friday, a record one-day increase as much of Europe enacts new restrictions to curb the outbreak. Freddie Joyner has more. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:18Published 4 days ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Hard-hit Brazil emerges as important centre for vaccine trials Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:39Published 1 week ago

Brazil food insecurity: 10 million people are going hungry Coronavirus pandemic leaves millions wondering where their next meal is coming from. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:27Published 1 week ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro Botches Pandemic Response, But He's More Popular Than Ever The death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic in Brazil appears to be climbing in direct proportion to the popularity of President Jair Bolsonaro. Business Insider reports that in December of.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Brazil’s coronavirus deaths pass 150,000 as infection rate slows Experts say number of new cases falling but rate it still slow compared with countries in Europe and Asia, suggesting it may still be in its first wave. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:42Published 2 weeks ago

Greenpeace raises a statue of Brazil's Bolsonaro in burnt Pantanal wetlands Greenpeace activists raise a four-meter statue of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro in the burnt Pantanal wetlands to criticise his environmental policy.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Brazil records 5 million cases, though daily infections in decline Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 2 weeks ago

Rio de Janeiro’s beaches fill up as COVID restrictions ease As temperatures rise, people flock to Brazil's beaches, defying remaining coronavirus restrictions. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:58Published 3 weeks ago

India's virus deaths pass 100,000 India's death toll from the novel coronavirus rose past 100,000 on Saturday, only the third country in the world to reach that bleak milestone, after the United States and Brazil, and its epidemic.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:24Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus pandemic kills one million people worldwide Over one million people have now died from coronavirus worldwide. This milestone comes almost nine months after the first Covid-19 death was recorded in Wuhan, China. Data captured by Johns Hopkins.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

Bolsonaro criticises Argentina for handling of economy Brazilian president accuses President Alberto Fernandez’ government of bad economic policies during the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:29Published on September 27, 2020

Volkswagen pays millions over Brazil torture The German car company has agreed to pay a $6.5m compensation. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:18Published on September 26, 2020

U.S. records over 7 million COVID-19 cases The number of novel coronavirus cases in the United States topped 7 million - more than 20% of the world's total - as Midwest states reported spikes in COVID-19 infections in September, according to a.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:45Published on September 25, 2020

Brazil hoping to roll out Coronavac vaccine in December Five million doses of Chinese-made vaccine are set to arrive in Sao Paulo in October with phase-three trials starting soon. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published on September 25, 2020

Brazil's Parana state agrees to produce Russian vaccine A Brazilian state has signed an agreement to produce Russia's COVID-19 vaccine, that some say was approved too quickly. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:08Published on September 23, 2020

Dengue may provide COVID-19 immunity - study Research lead by Duke School of Medicine Professor Miguel Nicolelis found areas in Brazil with lower coronavirus infections rates, suffered intense recent dengue outbreaks. Caroline Malone reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:09Published on September 21, 2020

Brazil’s Infinity Memorial commemorates COVID-19 victims Brazil inaugurates its first cemetery memorial to coronavirus victims, while the pandemic is still claiming lives. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:08Published on September 21, 2020

Macaw calls 'time out' in Brazil after landing on soccer player's head VIDEO SHOWS: SOCCER GAME STOPPING PLAY AFTER MACAW LANDS ON PLAYER, MACAW FLYING TO GOAL RESENDING WITH COMPLETE STORY SHOWS: TERESOPOLIS, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (SEPTEMBER 19, 2020) (CBF HANDOUT - Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:33Published on September 20, 2020

Fires continue to ravage Brazil's Amazon rainforest, Pantanal wetlands Despite the destruction of its natural treasures, President Jair Bolsonaro has said that Brazil is an ‘example for the world’ in its handling of the environment. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:38Published on September 19, 2020

US Secretary of State urges Venezuelan president to leave office Mike Pompeo delivered his unequivocal message while visiting Suriname, Guyana, Brazil and Colombia. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:14Published on September 19, 2020

As fires burn, Bolsonaro touts Brazil's environment As data shows fires raging in Brazil's Amazon rainforest and Pantanal wetlands with historic force, President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday (September 17) that Brazil "should be congratulated for the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:08Published on September 18, 2020

Brazil: Schools reopen in Rio de Janeiro amid legal disputes Legal disputes between mayors, governors and trade unions have left students and teachers in limbo. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:02Published on September 17, 2020

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