Ilê Aiyê brought samba rhythms and carnival fervour, while Menezes had a powerful, majestic presence
From ‘jewel case’ to spying, former president faces multiple allegations of corruption and abuse of power
With elections due this month, few expats expect Nicolás Maduro’s regime to change
Sums allocated to campaign activities soar despite pressure to rein in national spending
Increased supply and lower demand hits producers as consumers choose cheaper alternatives
Argentine leader to see rightwing Brazilian ex-president at conservative event as he trades barbs with leftist incumbent
Stocks and currency have fallen amid concerns over ‘unsustainable’ model for eliminating budget deficit
Senior PT figures file lawsuit against Roberto Campos Neto over alleged political bias
Towns weigh up their future after climate-fuelled disaster strikes agricultural powerhouse of Rio Grande do Sul
In the mountains of Minas Gerais, a new company promises transformative experiences for those prepared to brave snakes, sore feet — and sky-high prices
Dias Toffoli infuriates campaigners by helping dismantle legacy of ‘Car Wash’ investigation in Brazil
Shut out of the US by tariffs and facing a backlash in Europe, Chinese carmakers could end up dominating many emerging markets
Whether you long to explore Japanese temples, Brazilian lagoons or the wilds of Svalbard
Experts warn that epidemics of the mosquito-born virus will become more common as a result of climate change
Bad weather and disease in Brazil have pushed futures prices to a record high
Manufacturers are betting on ‘flex-fuel hybrid’ as South American nation charts alternative path to decarbonisation
Reversal of high-profile rulings comes as country backtracks on graft probe
More than 2mn people are affected with $2bn economic losses in agriculture rich state after three weeks of rains
President of top court links billionaire with ‘destructive’ international far-right movement
Minas, Brazil’s bellwether state. Governor Romeu Zema: presidential ambitions? The worries, and good life, of state capital, Belo Horizonte. Brumadinho 2019 dam disaster reverberates still. Lithium promise; niobium potential; fertiliser predicament
Minas Gerais tragedy in 2019 has driven new global standard for safety and transparency, meanwhile the scars remain
Minas Gerais deposits of the mineral are turning a once forlorn region of the state into a prospecting hotspot
Minas Gerais businessman-turned-politician Romeu Zema plays down talk of 2026 bid, but analysts are not convinced
US research highlights Chinese involvement in metal’s production
The Minas Gerais state capital, Brazil’s first large planned city, confronts its 21st century challenges