Brazil

Climate talks start with call for faster action and more togetherness, but without the U.S.

By Seth Borenstein, Melina Walling, Associated Press

Leaders at the two-week Conference of Parties 30, or COP30, emphasize the need for collective action.

Powerful tornado in southern Brazil kills 6 people and injures hundreds

By Associated Press

The tornado, which hit speeds of more than 155 mph, destroyed dozens of homes and prompted the government to declare an emergency in the affected region.

World leaders gather for second day of COP30 meetings in Brazil, seeking climate change solutions

By Mauricio Savarese, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday sought to mobilize funding to halt the ongoing destruction of tropical rainforests and advance the many unmet promises made at previous summits.

World’s biggest polluters are no-shows at start of UN climate summit in Brazil

By Isabel DeBre, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

Organizers are hoping this year's Conference of Parties — known as COP30 — will yield action to advance the many unmet promises laid out at previous such meetings. But the leaders of China, the United States and India will be…

Senate votes to block tariffs on Brazil. It shows some pushback to Trump trade policy

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The legislation would terminate the national emergencies that Trump has declared to justify the tariffs. Kaine is planning similar resolutions applying to Trump's tariffs on Canada and other nations.

Drug raid on Brazilian gang in Rio leaves at least 119 dead, police say

By Eléonore Hughes, Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press

The raid targeted the notorious Red Command in the favelas of Complexo de Alemao and Penha. Human rights organizations have called for investigations into the deaths.

Huge raid on Rio gang leaves at least 10 people dead and 80 under arrest

By Diarlei Rodrigues, Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press

Authorities said the operation included officers in helicopters and armored vehicles and targeted the notorious Red Command in the sprawling low-income favelas of Complexo de Alemao and Penha.

Bill Gates calls for climate fight to shift focus from curbing emissions to reducing human suffering

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

Gates wrote a new 17-page memo hoping to have an impact on next month’s United Nations climate change conference in Brazil. He’s urging world leaders to ask whether the little money designated for climate is being spent on the right…

Brazilian President Lula announces reelection bid

By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced his intention to run for reelection next year.

Brazil publishes ex-President Bolsonaro’s conviction for coup attempt, starting appeals clock

By Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press

Judges in September convicted Bolsonaro of trying to overthrow democracy and sentenced him to 27 years and three months in prison. He has been under house arrest since August.