| Area Total | 8,515,770 sq km |
| Climate | mostly tropical, but temperate in south |
| Natural Resources | bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower, timber |
| Imports | $153.2 billion (2017 est.) partners: China 18.1%, US 16.7%, Argentina 6.3%, Germany 6.1% (2017) |
| Exports | $217.2 billion (2017 est.) partners: China 21.8%, US 12.5%, Argentina 8.1%, Netherlands 4.3% (2017) |
| Government | federal presidential republic |
| Capital | Brasilia |
| Population | 208.8 million (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | white 47.7%, mulatto (mixed white and black) 43.1%, black 7.6%, Asian 1.1%, indigenous 0.4% (2010 est.) |
| Language | Portuguese (official and most widely spoken language); note: less common languages include Spanish (border areas and schools), German, Italian, Japanese, English, and a large number of minor Amerindian languages |
News about Brazil
- Lula meets South Korea’s Lee to deepen trade and defence ties
on February 23, 2026Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began the official programme of his state visit to South Korea in Seoul on Monday, ahead of talks with President Lee Jae-myung expected to strengthen cooperation on trade, defence and other strategic areas.
- Brazil’s top prosecutor opposes Bolsonaro house arrest
on February 21, 2026Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet filed an opinion on Friday with the Supreme Federal Court (STF) opposing a request for former President Jair Bolsonaro to serve his sentence under house arrest, arguing that the facility where he is held has adequate medical support.
- Flávio Bolsonaro mocks samba school’s demotion after Lula tribute, says the “next drop” will be him
on February 19, 2026Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (Liberal Party, PL), seen as a potential right-wing contender in Brazil’s October presidential election, said that after the samba school that paid tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was relegated in Rio de Janeiro’s carnival standings, the “next drop” will be Lula’s — and that of the Workers’ Party (PT).
- Brazilian opposition announces legal action against Lula over Rio Carnival tribute
on February 16, 2026Brazil’s opposition said it will file complaints with the country’s electoral courts against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, arguing that a Rio Carnival tribute staged by samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói amounted to illegal early campaigning funded, at least in part, with public money.
- Milei to travel to the first Board of Peace summit and to meet with Trump
on February 16, 2026Argentine President Javier Milei will travel to the United States this week to attend the inaugural summit of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” and hold another meeting with Trump in Washington.
- Lula and other Brazilian presidents at the Sambadrome: tributes, satire and scandals
on February 16, 2026The tribute paid on Sunday by samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — a parade that traced his life story and political rise — has revived debate over the long-standing relationship between Rio’s carnival and political power. Lula is not the first Brazilian president to be featured on the Sambadrome, but he is […]
- Brazil coffee exports fall 31% in January, Cecafé says
on February 10, 2026Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, exported 2.78 million 60-kg bags in January, down 30.8% from the same month in 2025, according to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé), EFE reported on Tuesday.
- Flávio Bolsonaro steps onto global far-right stage as Brazil presidential hopeful
on February 9, 2026Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has used an international tour in the Middle East to publicly cast himself as a contender for Brazil’s 2026 presidency, seeking visibility among transnational conservative networks as Brazil’s right tries to settle on a standard-bearer.
- Tunnel under Montevideo’s historic district foils bank raid plot, raises regional crime links
on February 6, 2026According to the Interior Ministry, the plot relied on a commercial premises leased in mid-2025, from which an access point was allegedly opened into the sewers to advance toward a nearby financial institution. The broader investigation began on September 11 with an anonymous tip about a suspected drug-selling point in Neptunia, in Canelones, and expanded […]
- Brazil: Lula leads first-round scenarios but faces tighter runoffs, poll suggests
on February 5, 2026Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains the front-runner across all first-round matchups for Brazil’s 4 October presidential election, according to a new survey by Instituto Ideia published by digital outlet Canal Meio.
