Brazil

News about Brazil, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 16, 2014

Leaders of so-called BRICS group of nations that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa announce that they are establishing a development bank to challenge influence of World Bank and International Monetary Fund; New Development Bank, based in Shanghai, will open with initial capitalization of $50 billion, and India will name bank's first president. MORE
Jul. 15, 2014

Editorial contends Brazil should be proud after hosting an excellent World Cup, but claims it is past time for FIFA to measure up to the sport it governs; calls on organization to address financial mismanagement, bribery, embezzlement and match-fixing that has been plaguing it; holds Cup also revealed need for tighter concussion rules and the institution of replay challenges to address dubious calls. MORE
Jul. 14, 2014

Fans and authorities in Brazil breathe sigh of relief as World Cup ends with Germany's victory over Argentina, amid muted street protests and display of Brazil's ability to successfully organize sporting megaevents. MORE
Jul. 14, 2014

Jere Longman On Soccer column holds that despite host country Brazil suffering humiliating defeat on the pitch, country defied skeptics who predicted chaos, instead hosting well-organized monthlong tournament that some are calling the best World Cup in recent memory; Brazil also takes solace in its archrival Argentina's loss in the final. MORE
Jul. 13, 2014

Vila Madalena, upper-middle-class neighborhood of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has become place to cheer, taunt, drink, dance and make mayhem for World Cup soccer tournament fans; on game days, crowds have swelled to as many as 70,000; longtime residents fear attention from World Cup will change neighborhood for good. MORE

Articles

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A World Cup Champion Calls It Quits While He's on Top

By ROB HUGHES

When Germany's captain, Philipp Lahm, walked away from the national soccer team, he did it in the quiet, measured, discreet way that defines his play.

July 21, 2014, Monday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Soccer , Germany , Bayern Munich (Soccer Team)

Influx of South Americans Drives Miami’s Reinvention

By LIZETTE ALVAREZ

As South Americans flock to Miami, their influence has transformed the city’s once recession-dampened downtown, enriched its culture and magnified its allure for businesses.

July 20, 2014, Sunday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Cuban-Americans , Colombia , Argentina , Miami (Fla) , South America , Hispanic-Americans , Cuba , Immigration and Emigration , Venezuela , Brazil

Markets of the Once 'Fragile Five' Countries Are Now Soaring

By LANDON THOMAS JR

The stock markets of five emerging markets that were recently in turmoil are among the best-performing globally, thanks to low interest rates and political and economic changes.

July 17, 2014, Thursday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: South Africa , Indonesia , India , Turkey , Brazil , Merrill Lynch & Co , Stocks and Bonds , Interest Rates , Economic Conditions and Trends

World Cup Withdrawal

By YAEL AVERBUCH

An American professional reflects on the World Cup, which ended Sunday when Germany defeated Argentina in extra time in Brazil.

July 17, 2014, Thursday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Germany , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Brazil

Brazilian Private Equity Firm Near Closing on $1 Billion Fund

By VINOD SREEHARSHA

Many existing backers seem to have returned to Gávea Investments’ new fund, suggesting there remains an appetite for investing in Latin America’s largest economy.

July 16, 2014, Wednesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Fraga, Arminio , Brazil , The Blackstone Group , Goldman Sachs Group Inc , JPMorgan Chase & Company , Securities and Exchange Commission , Carlyle Group LP , Private Equity

Portugal Telecom and Brazil Phone Giant Revise Merger Terms

By RAPHAEL MINDER

Portugal Telecom and Oi of Brazil have renegotiated the terms of their planned merger to salvage a deal threatened by the financing problems of the Espírito Santo group.

July 16, 2014, Wednesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Banco Espirito Santo , Brazil , Portugal , Banco Espirito Santo SA , Oi SA , Portugal Telecom , Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures , Bankruptcies

In World Cup Soccer, Coaches Take the Blame

By ROB HUGHES

A third of the 32 national team managers in this year’s World Cup have parted ways with their federations. That is par for the course, except in Germany.

July 16, 2014, Wednesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Germany , Soccer , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Brazil , Coaches and Managers

Emerging Nations Bloc to Open Development Bank

By SIMON ROMERO

The $50 billion effort by the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa challenges institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

July 16, 2014, Wednesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: International Relations , India , World Bank , Economic Conditions and Trends , South Africa , Russia , International Trade and World Market , New Development Bank , International Monetary Fund , BRICS Group , Shanghai (China) , Brazil , China

Brazil’s Dance With Defeat

By ELIO GASPARI

If the soccer team’s collapse teaches us anything, it’s to remember: You can’t win before the game is played.

July 15, 2014, Tuesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Soccer , Brazil , World Cup (Soccer)

Scolari Resigns as Coach of Brazil

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luiz Felipe Scolari stepped down as coach of the national team after a disappointing World Cup.

July 15, 2014, Tuesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Brazil , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Coaches and Managers , Soccer , Scolari, Luiz Felipe

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Brazil at a Glance

Official Name: Federative Republic of Brazil
Capital: Brasilia (Current local time)
Government Type: Federal republic
Population: 190.01 million
Area: 3,290,000 square miles; slightly smaller than the U.S.
GDP Per Capita: $8,800
Year of Independence: 1822
Web site: Brasil.gov.br