Police Ops Drive Brazil's Gun Violence in 2026
Fogo Cruzado's H1 2026 report: police operations caused 39% of shootings in Rio, Recife, Belém and Salvador, leaving 1,628 dead and 775 injured.
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Brazil storm kills 5, knocks out power for 106,000
Storms with gusts up to 125 km/h killed 5 people in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on July 29, cutting power to 106,000 and disrupting 30+ flights.
FGTS Shares R$ 13 bn Profit With Workers
Brazil's FGTS fund distributes R$ 13.04 billion in profit to 138.2 million workers from July 31. Learn eligibility and withdrawal rules.
FGTS Profit: R$ 13 Billion for 138 Million Workers
FGTS profit of R$ 13.04 billion will be credited to 138.2 million workers on 31 July 2026. Learn how to calculate your share and check withdrawal rules.
Samsung July Update Drains Galaxy S24/S25 Ultra Battery
Samsung's July 2026 security update reportedly drains batteries fast and overheats Galaxy S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra. No official fix confirmed yet.
Free-Flow Tolls Boost Brazil Highway Apps
Brazil's free-flow toll expansion drives rapid adoption of highway apps with SOS, cameras and payments. Learn which platforms unify the experience.
Viih Tube & Eliezer Pay R$ 350k Over Worker Reality Show
Viih Tube and Eliezer cancel domestic worker reality show, pay R$ 350,000 in damages after signing labor conduct agreement with Brazil's MPT.
FGTS Pays Out R$ 13 Billion in Profit
FGTS distributes R$ 13.04 billion in profit on 31 July 2025. Learn who qualifies, how to calculate your share, and how to check your balance.
FGTS Profit 2025: How to Calculate Your Share
FGTS distributes R$ 13.04 billion in profit to 138.2 million workers on 31 July 2025. Learn how to calculate your share and check your balance.
Fiocruz Signs Deal for New Monthly HIV Pill
Fiocruz and MSD signed a deal to produce Alimatravir, a once-monthly oral HIV PrEP pill, in Brazil. Phase 3 trials ongoing; Anvisa approval required.
Measles Alert: Free Vaccination in São Paulo Cities
Brazil's Health Ministry recommends indiscriminate measles vaccination in São Paulo, São Bernardo do Campo and Guarulhos. Get the free MMR vaccine at
Yellow July: Fight Against Viral Hepatitis in Brazil
World Viral Hepatitis Day on July 28 anchors Brazil's Yellow July campaign. Learn why hepatitis A, B and C are dangerous and how to prevent them.
How Botafogo supports its 12 foreign players
Botafogo's 12 foreign players rely on a club liaison, Spanish-speaking teammates and Brazilian veterans like Alex Telles to adapt to Rio.
Brazil Proposes Injectable HIV PrEP in Public System
Brazil's Ministry of Health proposed adding cabotegravir injectable PrEP to SUS. Conitec will review this HIV prevention initiative next.
Injectable HIV Prevention May Join SUS in 2025
Brazil's SUS may add injectable HIV prevention drug cabotegravir (GSK) in 2025. Conitec review starts next week. Learn what this means for public
HIV Infections Fall, but Funding Threatens Gains
Global HIV infections dropped 40% since 2010 to 1.2 million in 2025, but UNAIDS warns funding cuts threaten progress at AIDS Conference in Rio.
How to Finance a Medical Degree in Brazil
Six expert tips on financing a medical degree in Brazil: compare private loan options, repayment terms up to 20 years, and guarantor requirements.
Bolsa Família July 2026: NIS 6 paid on 27 July
Bolsa Família July 2026: NIS ending in 6 is paid on 27 July. Average benefit R$ 679.19, minimum R$ 600, plus top-ups for children and pregnant women.
Grandparents and Kids: More Than Just Babysitting
Brazilian psychologist Dina Frutuoso explains why grandparents are essential for children's development — and why the "spoiling" stereotype is
Real Estate Consortium in Brazil: Key Benefits
Brazil's real estate consortium market tops R$ 283 billion in credits. Learn how this interest-free property buying system works and who it suits best.