Brazil

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

Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 25, 2014

Recently completed replica of Solomon's Temple in Sao Paulo, Brazil, underscores the surging growth of evangelical Christianity in country, as well as its competitive religious landscape; number of evangelicals climbed to 22 percent of population in 2010 from 15 percent in 2000. MORE
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

Articles

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Brazil's Unaffordable Homes

By VANESSA BARBARA

It's no wonder we're the country of favelas, and houses of cardboard and tin.

July 31, 2014, Thursday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Affordable Housing , Brazil , Real Estate and Housing (Residential) , Economic Conditions and Trends

Dark Ages of Prejudice Cast Shadow Over Beautiful Game

By ROB HUGHES

The leading candidate to head Italy’s soccer federation made a public reference to Africans as “banana-eaters.”

July 30, 2014, Wednesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Discrimination , Race and Ethnicity , Soccer , Italy , Brazil

Temple in Brazil Appeals to a Surge in Evangelicals

By SIMON ROMERO

A recently completed replica of a temple from biblical tradition underscores the surging growth of evangelical Christianity in Brazil, as well as the country’s competitive religious landscape.

July 25, 2014, Friday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Macedo, Edir , Jerusalem (Israel) , Roman Catholic Church , Jews and Judaism , Sao Paulo (Brazil) , Brazil , Religion and Belief , Evangelical Movement , Christians and Christianity

After Tough Competition, Rival Baby E-Commerce Sites in Brazil to Merge

By VINOD SREEHARSHA

Baby, an e-commerce site that was once the darling of Silicon Valley’s ambitions in Brazil, is being acquired by its rival BebeStore.

July 23, 2014, Wednesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Brazil , Tiger Global Management LLC , Accel Partners , Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures , Foreign Investments , E-Commerce

Carlyle Is Said to Be Raising New Brazilian Buyout Fund

By VINOD SREEHARSHA

Investors including Banco do Brasil and Brazilian pension funds have participated in a first-step $170 million fund-raising effort, according to a person with direct knowledge.

July 23, 2014, Wednesday

MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Brazil , Carlyle Group LP , Advent International Corp , Private Equity , Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

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

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

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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