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Brazil: Country in South America
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest and easternmost country in South America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh largest by population, with over 203 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese is an official language.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro to stand trial for attempted coup [Video]

Brazil's Bolsonaro to stand trial for attempted coup

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:44Published
Brazil's Supreme Court says Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial over alleged coup attempt [Video]

Brazil's Supreme Court says Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial over alleged coup attempt

Brazil's Supreme Court says Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial over alleged coup attempt Bolsonaro, who fought to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:10Published
The 'I'm Still Here' effect: How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval [Video]

The 'I'm Still Here' effect: How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval

The 'I'm Still Here' effect: How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval Walter Salles' 'Im Still Here' won Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Brazilians roared at..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:53Published
Oscars 2025: Shaman’s Ritual Blesses "I'm Still Here" - Gets Spiritual Support Before the Big Night [Video]

Oscars 2025: Shaman’s Ritual Blesses "I'm Still Here" - Gets Spiritual Support Before the Big Night

In the heart of the Amazon, shaman A-ya Kukamiria performs a sacred Indigenous ritual to bless both the actor and the character of the Oscar-nominated Brazilian film Ainda Estou Aqui (I'm Still Here)...

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:12Published
'Greatest show on earth': Brazil kicks off annual Rio Carnival [Video]

'Greatest show on earth': Brazil kicks off annual Rio Carnival

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:27Published
Brazil's electorate remains 'divided': Will Bolsonaro trial 'bleed into 2026 presidential election'? [Video]

Brazil's electorate remains 'divided': Will Bolsonaro trial 'bleed into 2026 presidential election'?

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 08:36Published
Fernanda Torres Reveals Her Reaction To Oscar Nom & Life Growing Up In Brazil In A Family of Actors [Video]

Fernanda Torres Reveals Her Reaction To Oscar Nom & Life Growing Up In Brazil In A Family of Actors

Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres sat down with THR at her cover shoot and shared what life was like growing up in Brazil and how it mirrored her film I'm Still Here. She also discussed her reaction to the..

Credit: The Hollywood Reporter     Duration: 06:49Published
What is behind Brazil and Argentina's diverging football paths? [Video]

What is behind Brazil and Argentina's diverging football paths?

The two countries are synonymous with South American success - but on the club and international stage, the success of Argentinian and Brazilian football could not be further apart.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 06:04Published

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