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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.

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Brazil's coronavirus death toll now world's second highest WHO says while the situation in Brazil remains of 'concern', its health system was standing up to the pressure. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published 12 hours ago

In Brazil, Fraud Investigations Are Multiplying As Quickly As COVID-19 Is Spreading Brazil's novel coronavirus COVID-19 cases are surging by the tens of thousands each day. What's more, CNN reports the country is contending with a parallel outbreak -- a flurry of corruption.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 1 day ago

Coronavirus in Brazil: Copacabana's beach filled with symbolic graves Activists turned Brazil’s most iconic tourist spot into a mock cemetery to memorialise those who died of COVID-19. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:10Published 1 day ago

Amazon deforestation soars amid pandemic lockdowns Environmentalists in Brazil are denouncing an acceleration of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest that they say is directly linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:44Published 1 day ago

COVID-19 spreading fast among Brazil's Indigenous tribes NGOs say the death toll among Indigenous people in Brazil rose from 28 to nearly 200 in a month. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:52Published 1 day ago

Brazil restores coronavirus data after controversy, court ruling Brazil's health ministry removed cumulative numbers at weekend sparking accusations of manipulation. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:48Published 1 day ago

Bolsonaro threatens WHO exit as Brazil's coronavirus toll soars Accusing WHO of 'ideological bias', Bolsonaro says he may follow US president's footsteps and leave the UN health body. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published 1 day ago

Brazil: Rival rallies held for and against Bolsonaro Thousands protest in Brazil, as anger over racism and the handling of the COVID-19 crisis spills into the streets. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:32Published 1 day ago

Brazil, Mexico coronavirus deaths hit daily record Two Latin American countries easing lockdown amid rising cases while new study shows hydroxychloroquine not effective. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published 1 day ago

Mexico president clashes with governors on reopening Mexico is the second worst-affected country by coronavirus in Latin America after Brazil. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:09Published 1 day ago

Brazil's President Bolsonaro Tests Positive for Coronavirus Bolsonaro announced his test results himself via Brazilian television on Tuesday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published 2 days ago

'Life goes on': Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus Brazilian leader has repeatedly played down the threat from COVID-19, describing it as 'a little flu'. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:23Published 2 days ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, after months of playing down the severity of the virus which he has called a "little flu." This report.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:42Published 2 days ago

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19 Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for Covid-19 after months of downplaying the severity of coronavirus. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published 2 days ago

Brazil's President tests positive for COVID-19 Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus. The 65-year-old has repeatedly undermined the pandemic and have flouted social distancing. Jair Bolsonaro had symptoms of COVID-19.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published 2 days ago

Brazil: Coronavirus restrictions lifted in Rio, Sao Paulo Bars and restaurants in Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo have reopened after more than three months of restrictions. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:49Published 3 days ago

India Now Has The Third Highest Number Of COVID-19 Cases In The World India just moved up a step on a list no country wants to be on. According to Business Insider, India on Sunday surpassed Russia in its number of new novel coronavirus COVID-19 cases. India's total.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 4 days ago

Latin America and the Caribbean surpass Europe's number of coronavirus cases A skyrocketing case count in Brazil and heavy outbreaks in Peru, Chile and Colombia have been the main contributors.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 5 days ago

COVID-19: Brazil deploys army to help protect Indigenous people A military operation to fight COVID-19 in Brazil as the risk grows for the country's Indigenous communities. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published 1 week ago

Extratropical cyclone rips up roof in Brazil Video obtained by Reuters showed roof tiles being ripped up by high winds as the extratropical cyclone hit Florianopolis, the second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina, on Tuesday (June 30). Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:28Published 1 week ago

EU recommends lifting travel restrictions on 15 countries from July 1 The EU Council has agreed to lift travel restrictions on 15 countries from July 1. The US, Brazil and Russia are not on the list of approved countries.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

Virus-hit Brazil split on Bolsonaro A thousand crosses placed in front of Brazil's Congress to honour people who have died from COVID-19 and to denounce President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic, set against Bolsonaro.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:27Published 1 week ago

Brazil COVID-19: Protests over Bolsonaro's handling of outbreak Protests against the Brazilian president say he is a threat to democracy and is not managing the pandemic well. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:10Published 2 weeks ago

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