Despite a plea from the UN, the country’s court ruled that Lula da Silva can’t run in the presidential elections
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have crossed the border into Brazil over the past three years as they seek to escape the crisis in their country
Blighted by a series of political scandals, the country’s hard-won democracy is on the skids
The economic recession in Brazil has been reversed and the Brazilian economy has grown for the last two consecutive quarters.
Brazil’s most unpopular president in decades Michel Temer is charged with serious crimes but he is expected to avoid standing trial.
Gabi Ngcobo’s speciality is to contribute to global discussions about how best to curate art.
His tenure is based on taking unpopular decisions and clearing the way for wannabe presidents.
Brazil’s leader has called the budget approval a ‘beautiful victory’ for planned austerity measures