Brazilians are paying more for electricity, dealing with the possibility of water rationing and expecting a destructive fire season in the Amazon in the worst dry spell in at least 90 years.
Author: Manuela Andreoni and Ernesto Londoño
Bolsonaro Seeks International Funding for Amazon Protection
The Biden era has prompted Brazil to take steps to repair its record as an environmental scoundrel — for which it’s seeking billions of dollars from the international community.
The Carnival Parade Is Canceled, and Rio Is Reeling
Wars, disease and political turmoil have never prevented Rio de Janeiro from putting on its famous carnival. Now, the pandemic has forced a suspension of the annual parade, at great cost to the city and its residents.
Coronavirus Crisis Has Made Brazil an Ideal Vaccine Laboratory
Widespread contagion, a deep bench of scientists and a robust vaccine-making infrastructure have made Brazil an important player in the quest to find a vaccine.
Brazil Had High Hopes for Its Big Oil Auction. They Went Bust.
It was billed as the largest oil auction in history, one expected to produce a windfall. But analysts say a high signing bonus scared away bidders.
Amid Outrage Over Rainforest Fires, Many in the Amazon Remain Defiant
Farmers in the Amazon say global scorn over a rise in deforestation and fires is unwarranted, backing President Bolsonaro as he strikes a defiant tone