Strong employment growth highlights tourism as a key driver of economic expansion Brazil’s tourism sector has added more than 86,000 formal jobs over the past year, pushing total employment beyond 2.4 million and reinforcing the industry’s role as a major engine of economic growth, reports Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism. According to official labour data for March 2026, the sector generated 86,826 new registered jobs between March 2025 and March 2026, bringing the total number of workers employed in tourism-related activities to…

Authorities aim to increase average yields from 3–8 to 15–30 litres of milk per cow per day The Federal Government of Brazil has announced the launch of a large-scale programme to support family milk producers, allocating approximately US$90 million in concessional lending, as reported by Agência Brasil. According to government estimates, more than 40,000 family farming households will gain access to financing. The funds can be used to purchase high-yield livestock and biomaterials, as well as to pay for artificial…

Government targets 55% readership rate as part of long-term strategy to expand access to books and strengthen cultural inclusion Brazil has unveiled a new phase of its National Book and Reading Plan, setting out a strategy to expand access to literature and increase the proportion of readers across the country to 55 per cent by 2036, reports Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The updated programme, led by the Ministry of Culture of Brazil and the Ministry of Education…

In Sao Paulo, up to 80 patients a day visit a department where this ancient Chinese technique helps reduce dependence on painkillers Brazil has become the first country in the Western Hemisphere where traditional Chinese medicine is officially practised in public hospitals. At the Sao Paulo Medical Centre, acupuncture is used at all three levels of care: primary, specialist, and for patients with complex cases, as reported by El Ciudadano, a partner of TV BRICS. “We treat primary care patients…

Mato Grosso strengthens global position as shipments reach historic highs The state of Mato Grosso in Brazil shipped 219,760 tonnes of cotton, the highest volume ever recorded for March and the seventh-largest monthly figure in its historical series, as reported by Safras, a partner of TV BRICS. This figure not only surpasses the previous year’s level but also sets a new historical record for the period, reflecting growth of 2.62 per cent year-on-year. The results further highlight Mato Grosso’s leading…

Agreement expands trade in animal protein and related products, bringing total market openings since 2023 to 574 Brazil has successfully concluded negotiations with Ethiopia to open new export opportunities for a wide range of agricultural products, strengthening bilateral trade ties and expanding its presence in the Horn of Africa, reports Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The agreement enables the export of several key commodities from Brazil’s agribusiness sector, particularly within the animal protein segment. Newly accessible markets include beef,…

On 6 April 2026, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, a conference in Moscow discussed cooperation between Russia and BRICS+ countries in the field of sport and the promotion of sporting values through media The conference “The Art of Sport. International cooperation between Russia and the BRICS+ countries in the field of sport. Promoting the Values of Sport through Culture and Media” was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre, based at the All-Russian State…

New strategy sets 24 targets through 2027 to strengthen resilience, sustainability and risk management across destinations Brazil has introduced a nationwide climate adaptation programme aimed at safeguarding its tourism sector against the growing impacts of climate change. The initiative forms a central pillar of the country’s National Tourism Plan for 2024–2027 and marks the first time a comprehensive framework has been established to guide the sector’s environmental resilience, reports Brazil’s Minister of Tourism. The programme sets out 24 targets to be…

Passo Fundo tests plant-based fuel for municipal fleet in move to cut emissions and advance sustainable transport A city in southern Brazil has launched an ambitious pilot project to replace diesel with a renewable biofuel across its municipal vehicle fleet, marking a significant step towards cleaner urban transport, reports Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative is being implemented in Passo Fundo, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where local authorities are testing how public vehicles…

New standard for renewable polymers sets clear sustainability benchmarks and supports Brazil’s role in the global green economy Brazil has unveiled the first sector-specific technical standard under its Green Seal Programme, targeting ethylene-based polymers derived from renewable sources. Announced in Brasilia, the initiative is designed to establish unified environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, reinforcing transparency in sustainability assessments and supporting the country’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. At the core of the programme is the establishment of clear parameters…