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Soccer great Pelé’s legacy shines on in his one-time home ahead of the World Cup

As the FIFA World Cup approaches, the image of one of Brazil’s greatest footballers lives on in Santos, the one-time home of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, far better known as Pelé.

 

Pelé’s 1966 World Cup jacket draws new fans after Bad Bunny wears it at concerts in Brazil

Bad Bunny has turned a Pelé World Cup jacket into a pop culture hit after using it in his concerts in São Paulo. He wore a jacket Pelé used in the 1966 World Cup.

 

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances

Bad Bunny’s huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists.

 

Forget glitter, this Carnival party in southern Brazil is all about mud

A Carnival party in Paraty swaps glitter and costumes for mud, as crowds cover themselves in gray sludge and celebrate as one group.

 

Brazilian farmers beef up soybean production as China halts business with US during trade fight

Brazilian farmers are increasing soybean production as the U.S. and China engage in a trade fight. The conflict has shut American soybeans out of the Chinese market, leading China to seek more Brazilian supply.

 

Brazilians avoid drinking after authorities confirm methanol poisoning cases, including 1 death

Authorities in Brazil have issued warnings about methanol poisoning linked to distilled beverages. The Health Ministry confirmed 11 cases and is investigating 116 more.

 

Families and revelers party side-by-side in a traditional Carnival in Sao Paulo’s countryside

During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known for its deep-rooted traditions, giant puppets and songs known in Portuguese as ‘marchinhas.’

 

Brazilian President Lula discharged from hospital after surgery to stop brain bleed

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing surgery to stop a brain bleed.