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Brazil
MediaBias News has published 9 stories involving Brazil, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Climate · Latin AmericaManaus suspends work due to wildfire smoke and poor air quality
Manaus, Brazil, suspended in-person work at municipal offices and canceled public school classes on Friday due to severe air pollution caused by smoke from Amazon wildfires. Pollutant levels were significantly higher than normal.
Latin America3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 85 · Hype 12
PoliticsBrazilian students protest Bolsonaro ahead of election runoff
Thousands of Brazilian students marched in downtown Rio de Janeiro to protest against the possibility of Flávio Bolsonaro winning the presidency. He will face Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff election on October 25.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
PoliticsBrazil's next president to inherit many institutional vacancies
Brazil's incoming president will inherit a large number of appointments to powerful institutions, including the Supreme Court and central bank. This situation grants significant influence over monetary policy, financial markets, and constitutional interpretation, as Congress increasingly uses confirmations for political leverage.
3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 20
Business & Economy · United KingdomUK faces 'significant concern' over potential US diesel export ban
A potential US ban on diesel exports could cause significant concern for the UK, according to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. The UK imports about one-sixth of its diesel from the US, making it vulnerable to supply disruptions and potential price increases.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 50 · Hype 41
Politics · IndiaG4 Nations Demand UN Security Council Reform
The G4 nations have called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council, stating it is currently unable to effectively uphold international peace and security. The ministers met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
India4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Politics · Latin America124 environmental defenders killed globally in 2025, report finds
A report documented 124 killings of land and environmental defenders worldwide in 2025. Latin America was the region with the highest number of deaths, making up 85% of the global total. Colombia and Brazil reported the most killings.
Latin America3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
Health · Latin AmericaIndigenous leader Raoni diagnosed with cancer at 94
Renowned Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, 94, has been diagnosed with cancer in his digestive system. He is receiving palliative care at his home in Peixoto de Azevedo, Mato Grosso, Brazil, his institute announced on Monday, September 14.
Latin America3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Politics · Middle EastErdoğan and Lula Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and cooperation in the defence sector. Both leaders expressed regret over ongoing conflicts and emphasised dialogue for peace.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · Latin AmericaBrazil opens process for US trade retaliation over new tariffs
Brazil has begun a formal process to impose retaliatory measures against the US after Washington imposed 25% tariffs on some Brazilian goods, alleging unfair trade practices. President Lula da Silva invoked Brazil’s Reciprocity Law, which allows actions beyond tariffs, including curbs on US audiovisual companies and patent suspensions.
Latin America4 min readTrust 82 · Craft 68 · Hype 20