Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has supplied its innovative 1+X Modular Inverter solutions to Vista Alegre, a 902 MWp solar plant in Brazil. This landmark project, located in Minas Gerais, will generate enough clean energy to power 1 million families and contribute significantly to Brazil’s clean energy transition.
Brazilian Olympic gymnast Rebeca Andrade is making the most of her time in Bahia, sharing glimpses of her relaxing Sunday by the pool on Instagram. The star athlete is known for her captivating performances and inspiring journey, and her latest photos showcase a well-deserved break.
The Brazilian Cerrado, a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life, has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the world’s best travel destinations for 2025. This vast biome offers stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural experiences, highlighting Brazil’s commitment to sustainable tourism and making it a must-visit for adventurers, nature lovers, and history buffs.
After years of negotiations, Vale has reached a $30 billion settlement with the Brazilian government for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse, one of the worst environmental disasters in the country’s history. The settlement, covering past and future obligations, includes compensation for affected communities, environmental remediation, and resettlement efforts. Meanwhile, BHP faces a separate class-action lawsuit in the UK seeking damages from the disaster, potentially setting a precedent for global environmental liability.
Travel Compositor, a leading provider of booking engine solutions for online leisure travel sellers, has announced significant changes to its leadership team. The company has appointed Linda Noskova as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Eduardo Batista as Sales Manager for Brazil, signaling its commitment to global expansion and strategic growth in emerging markets.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, citing concerns that his presence would disrupt the conference. This comes after Ukraine’s call to arrest Putin based on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for his arrest. Putin denies the allegations and claims the warrant is easily circumvented.
Brazil secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Peru in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match, solidifying their position in the top four with a convincing performance. Raphinha starred with a brace, while Andreas Pereira and Luiz Henrique also found the back of the net.
Despite the absence of star players Neymar and Vinicius Junior, Brazil secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Chile in their South American World Cup qualifiers. Botafogo strikers Igor Jesus and Luiz Henrique came to the rescue with late goals, putting pressure on coach Dorival Junior to give the duo more playing time in the future.
Two players from Brazilian club Botafogo saved Brazil from another embarrassing defeat in a last-minute victory over Chile in South American World Cup Qualifiers. This win sparked a debate on whether local players should have more opportunities in the national team, fueled by President Lula’s comments. Argentina, meanwhile, faces a boosted Bolivia with pressure to bounce back after a couple of underwhelming results.
Heavy rains have caused at least eight deaths in Brazil after a severe drought fueled record wildfires. The storms brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage in Sao Paulo and Brasilia.
