Brazil

Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties with Argentina after Milei insults President Lula

The move formalizes a sharp deterioration in ties between two of Latin America's largest economies, whose presidents have not held an official bilateral meeting since Milei took office.

Argentina's President Javier Milei arrives at Torre Tagle Palace, on the day of Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori swearing-in ceremony, in Lima, Peru, July 28, 2026.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, stands in front of a screen showing a pre-recorded message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Brazil, July 25, 2026.

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu

Bukayo Saka #7 of England celebrates scoring his team's fifth and hat trick goal with teammates Jude Bellingham #10 and Reece James #24 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Saka's hat trick pushes England over France in 10-goal thriller to secure third place at World Cup

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives home to begin serving house arrest following authorization by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, after Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court majority of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, in Brasilia.

Police search fmr. Brazilian president Bolsonaro house after suspecting weapons, ammunition inside


Ukraine urges Brazil to arrest Vladimir Putin if he attends G20 summit

Russia denies allegations of war crimes and the Kremlin has dismissed the ICC warrant as "null and void."

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with acting governor of Kaliningrad Region Alexei Besprozvannykh at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia August 14, 2024.

BRICS is considering a new currency. Here’s what you need to know

Precious metals investors will pay close attention to the upcoming 16th rendition of the annual BRICS summit scheduled for Oct. 22-24 in Kazan, Russia.

 BRICS is considering a new currency.

The BRICS Challenge and the US Response: A New Era of Gold

As BRICS nations challenge US dollar dominance, the world faces a crossroads. Gold, once again, emerges as a potential savior. Will the US embrace this precious metal to maintain its influence?

 The BRICS Challenge and the US Response: A New Era of Gold

A proactive approach to Latin America antisemitism after October 7 - opinion

Since the October 7 atrocities, attacks against Jews exploded by nearly 1,000% in Brazil. We need to boldly make the case for Israel.

 THE WRITER presides in the Knesset plenum, in July. ‘Since becoming speaker of the Knesset, I have sought to open a new front in the war for Israel’s global name and reputation – parliamentary diplomacy,’ he says.

G20 welcomes Israeli Jewish organization for the first time

In a historic move, the G20 Interfaith Forum welcomed its first ever Israeli Orthodox Jewish organization this week in Brazil, giving the Jewish community a seat at the table

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Marina da Gloria, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 21, 2024.

Silvio Santos, legendary Jewish Brazilian TV host and media mogul, dies at 93

Silvio Santos, Brazil’s top TV personality and media mogul, passed away at 93. Known for his Jewish pride and philanthropy, Santos left a lasting legacy.

 Brazil's most famous TV personality and host of various game shows Silvio Santos waves to the crowd from atop his float for the 'Tradicao' samba school during a late-evening parade at the Sambadrome stadium in Rio de Janeiro February 25, 2001.

Brazilian airliner crashes, all 61 on board killed

The airline said it could not provide further information on what caused the plane, which had a PS-VPB registration, to crash.

 Sao Paulo police car.

Brazil’s Hezbollah threat: Why sanctioning the terrorist group is crucial - opinion

Brazil is a critical node in Hezbollah’s regional activities. However, for years, the Brazilian government has refrained from declaring Hezbollah a terrorist group.

 BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures during a meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, earlier this year. For years, the Brazilian government has refrained from declaring Hezbollah a terrorist organization, the writer notes.

ICC accepts over 60 filings for arrest requests of Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials

The ICC accepted filings from over 60 governments and NGOs regarding arrest requests for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials.

 ICC PROSECUTOR Karim Khan speaks during an interview in The Hague, earlier this year.

Israel and Mexico sign comptroller agreement

"We must be the voice of the voiceless," said Englman, explaining the importance of audit preparedness for emergencies and especially in supporting vulnerable communities.

State comptroller Matanyahu Englman at a conference of the Organization of Latin American and Caribbean Supreme Audit Institutions and the European Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.