Brazil saw a 3.4% decline in violent deaths in 2023, falling to 46,328 from 47,963 the previous year, the lowest since records began in 2011. Yet, the nation remains a hotspot for violence, with a homicide rate almost quadruple the global average. This troubling statistic surfaces from the Brazilian Yearbook of Public Security, indicating an ..read more

The Pantanal, an ecological treasure in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay, faces an unprecedented water shortage in 2024. This drought, the worst in four decades, threatens the region’s extensive biodiversity. A recent study by WWF-Brazil and ArcPlan, using the Planet satellite, highlights this escalating issue. Since 2019, the Pantanal has experienced progressively drier conditions. In 2024 ..read more

The Central Bank of Brazil has released a detailed analysis of the economic consequences resulting from severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul. This region, vital to Brazil’s economy, has faced its fourth major flood within a year, following similar events in July, September, and November 2023. In May, the Central Bank reported a significant ..read more

In 2024, Brazil expects to see about 800 millionaires relocate abroad, making it the world’s sixth largest exporter of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Henley & Partners reports that these affluent Brazilians are mainly seeking better lifestyles, safer environments, and superior healthcare and education. The favored destinations for these movers are the United States and Portugal, known ..read more

The University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) has surpassed the University of São Paulo (USP) as the top university in Latin America. Globally, the Argentine institution ranks 71st, while USP is at the 92nd position. These rankings are based on data from QS World. The third best university in Latin America is the Pontifical Catholic University ..read more

Brazil faces a severe dengue crisis in 2024, with the WHO reporting the highest global number of cases and deaths. By April 30, Brazil had 6.2 million suspected cases and 3 million confirmed cases, making up 88.2% of the global total. Globally, 7.6 million dengue cases have been reported, with 3.4 million confirmed. Of the ..read more

A recent UNDP report examines Brazil’s Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI) decline from 2019 to 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The MHDI evaluates critical aspects such as longevity, education, income, and quality of life. Strategic public policies were crucial in mitigating the pandemic’s negative impact on development indicators. All Brazilian states encountered challenges, with varying ..read more

Starting Monday, May 27, 2024, Canoas Air Base will serve as the new hub for commercial flights in Rio Grande do Sul. This change is due to the indefinite shutdown of Porto Alegre’s International Airport, which recent heavy rains and flooding have incapacitated. Latam Airlines will launch operations with 12 weekly flights from São Paulo’s ..read more

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, faces a severe crisis as repeated floods threaten the region again. Less than two weeks ago, a catastrophic deluge claimed at least 143 lives. Persistent heavy rainfalls have raised water levels in four rivers west of Porto Alegre, risking record flooding. Lake Guaiba, on the edge of Porto Alegre, is ..read more

In the past 12 years, Brazil’s indigenous population has grown from 891,000 to 1,694,836, an increase of nearly 89%. Data from the Brazilian stats agency IBGE reveals a significant demographic shift in a key, yet often marginalized, segment of the nation’s population. About 45% of these indigenous people reside in Brazil’s northern region, and 31 ..read more