Agência Brasil
331 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Brazilian Ex-Mayor Márcio Canella Released by STF After Gun Seizure · STF grants provisional release to Márcio Canella, ex-prefeito of Belford Roxo, under strict bail conditions following Operation Unha e Carne arrest.
- Brazil's Anvisa Seizes Counterfeit Mounjaro and Unregistered Medicines · Brazil's health agency Anvisa ordered the seizure of fake Mounjaro lots and unregistered drugs from unauthorized manufacturers.
- Jorge Jesus Appointed Portugal Coach and Declares Neymar Finished · New Portugal manager Jorge Jesus claims Neymar is finished after taking the national team job
- Strong El Niño Expected to Hit Brazil in Spring and Summer · USNO predicts a strong El Niño will bring above-average rainfall to Southern Brazil this spring.
- Brazil Opens 17,800 Medical Exam Slots to Clear INSS Backlog · Brazil's INSS launches a massive weekend medical exam drive to clear appointment backlogs across 19 states.
- France Defeats Morocco 2-0 to Advance to 2026 World Cup Semifinals · France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
- Brazilian Prosecutor Seeks R$120M Penalty from Influencer Virgínia Fonseca Over Bets Ads · MPDFT sues influencer Virgínia Fonseca and Blaze betting site for R$120M in collective moral damages.
- Brazilian Adman Thiago Miranda Linked to Compliance Zero Fraud Scheme · Federal Police raid targets adman Thiago Miranda for intimidation and disinformation campaigns linked to Banco Master fraud.
- Brazil Congress Adjourns Session Amid Legislative Deadlock Over Presidential Veto · Brazilian Congress delays key votes on labor reform and public security until after the July recess.
- US Media Calls for Sanctions Against ChatGPT Creator Over Copyright Allegations · New York Times and other US newspapers urge courts to sanction OpenAI for alleged copyright violations and data omission.
- Brazil Mandates Warnings on Sports Betting Ads Starting July 17 · Brazil's Finance Ministry requires sports betting ads to display mandatory warnings and bans influencer inducement.
- Brazil SRAG Cases Decline Despite Remaining High Nationwide · Brazil's severe acute respiratory syndrome cases are dropping, though numbers remain high across most states.
- Prouni Scholarship Applications Deadline Set for Friday Night · Brazil's Prouni program closes free scholarship applications on Friday at 11:59 PM Brasília time.
- MPRJ arrests six for R$86M public funds embezzlement scheme at Rio Metropole Institute · Rio prosecutors arrest six officials including institute president for R$86M corruption ring
- Pelourinho Hosts Independence Day Parade Focusing on Women's Rights and Religious Tolerance · Salvador's Pelourinho celebrates Independence Day with a parade highlighting women's rights and cultural resistance
- US Public Hearings Show Majority Oppose Tariffs on Brazilian Goods · Majority of US stakeholders in public hearings oppose tariffs on Brazilian exports.
- Rio Bus Drivers' Strike Talks Rescheduled After Union Concedes on Wage Hike · Rio bus drivers' strike negotiations postponed to July 13 after union lowers wage demand to 12%.
- Paraíba Police Raid Prison Gang Running Drug and Arms Trafficking Ring · Federal and state forces in Paraíba dismantle a criminal organization led by inmates coordinating drug trafficking and violence.
- Brazilian Federal Police Report No Weapons Found in Bolsonaro Residence · Federal Police state no weapons were discovered during search of former president Jair Bolsonaro's home.
- Rio Police Disrupt Fraud Ring Targeting State Court Employees · Rio de Janeiro police dismantle a fraud group scamming state court employees via fake legal credits.
- Switzerland Eliminates Colombia on Penalties to Advance to World Cup Quarterfinals · Switzerland defeats Colombia 4-3 on penalties in Vancouver to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
- Bolsonaro's Defense Sends Explanations on Missing Guns to Brazilian Supreme Court · Bolsonaro's legal team explains the whereabouts of two unaccounted firearms to the STF.
- Brazilian Electoral Court Begins 2026 Poll Worker Appointments · Brazil's Electoral Justice starts appointing poll workers for the 2026 elections with official letters and training details.
- Brazilian Senate Gives Flávio Bolsonaro 10 Days to Testify in Lula Slander Case · Supreme Court grants Federal Police 10 days to interview Senator Flávio Bolsonaro regarding slander claims against President Lula.
- Severe Storms Kill 15 in China as Typhoon Bavi Looms · Rare tornadoes and flooding from storms killed at least 15 people across China.
- Brazil Senate Approves Automatic Alimony Transfer and Stricter Child Sex Crime Penalties · Brazil Senate approves bill for automatic alimony transfers and increased penalties for child sexual abuse crimes.
- Brazil Warns of Frost in South and Low Humidity Across Regions · Inmet forecasts frost in southern Brazil and low humidity in the Central-West and Northeast on July 8.
- Brazil Auto Industry Hits Record First-Half Production of 1.37 Million Units · Brazilian auto production reached 1.37 million units in H1 2026, an 8.8% increase over last year.
- Brazilian Entities Defend National Interests Amid US Trade Investigations · Brazilian trade representatives oppose proposed US tariffs and Section 301 investigations at public hearings.
- NGO Portal Tracks Progress on Case of Journalist Dom Phillips and Activist Bruno Pereira · A new NGO portal consolidates information on the 2022 murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira in the Javari Valley.