Ariano Suassuna’s Reading List Shows the Roots of a Brazilian Classic

A list attributed to the author of O Auto da Compadecida points to the novels, folk collections and European classics that shaped one of Brazil’s most distinctive literary voices.

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Lula and Caiado Clash Over US, Japan Rare Earth Deals

Brazilian Defense Firm Avibrás Restarts Production After Four-Year Crisis

Brazil Counts More Than 2 Million Immigrants From 200 Nationalities

Brazilian Air Force Presents Satellite-Monitoring Tool at US Space Forum

Politics

Lula and Caiado Clash Over US, Japan Rare Earth Deals

The dispute turns Goiás’s rare earth assets into an early 2026 campaign issue, after a US firm agreed to buy Serra Verde in a $2.8 billion transaction previously reported by Today in Brazil.

Yesterday

Economy

Brazilian Defense Firm Avibrás Restarts Production After Four-Year Crisis

The missile and rocket maker has resumed operations as Avibrás Aeroco after a court-approved restructuring backed by private investors, including J&F controller Joesley Batista.

Yesterday

Geopolitics

Brazilian Mother and Son Killed in Israeli Strike in Lebanon

Brazil's Foreign Ministry said the two citizens died in Bint Jbeil during renewed Israeli attacks, while another Brazilian child was wounded. The case highlights Brazil's deep human ties to Lebanon, including a large diaspora in both directions.

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Brazilian Opposition Seeks Army General’s Removal After Clash in Congress

A corridor argument between Congressman Marcel van Hattem and General Emílio Vanderlei Ribeiro exposed rising tension between conservative lawmakers and Brazil’s Army command. Opposition leaders say the officer tried to intimidate an elected lawmaker inside the Chamber of Deputies.

Politics

Brazilian Police Target Alleged Bribery Scheme at Rio de Janeiro Port

Federal authorities say customs officials, brokers and importers helped release cargo without proper inspection, causing an estimated R$500 million loss to public coffers.

Justice

Federal Police Approach Resident Over 'Thief' Banner Near Lula Event

Videos from Presidente Prudente show agents questioning a resident who displayed an unnamed banner from his own apartment. The episode has raised questions about free expression, presidential security and the political use of Brazil's Federal Police.

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