Brazil’s agricultural sector achieved a landmark feat in January 2025, recording US$11.0 billion in exports—the second-highest January export value in the country’s history. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. This surge was largely driven by robust increases in key exports, such as coffee, cellulose, and cotton, the source claims. Although shipments of soybeans, corn, and sugar-related products declined, the strength of Brazil’s other sectors led to a 5.3 per cent rise…

National Energy Council of the Federative Republic of Brazil (CNPE) has approved the decision to join the OPEC+ Charter of Cooperation among oil-producing countries. This is reported on the organisation’s website. “The decision comes after an initial announcement made by Alexandre Silveira, Minister of Mines and Energy of Brazil, at the 36th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM) on 30 November 2023,” the statement said. The OPEC press office specified that thanks to the efforts of Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister…

The Brazilian government has published a document summarising the priorities of its BRICS presidency.  Two priorities are listed – cooperation in the Global South and partnership for social development – which are divided into six central areas: cooperation in global health, trade and finance, climate change issues, governance of artificial intelligence, reform of the multilateral peace and security architecture and institutional development. In the area of global health cooperation, the need for increased investment in research and production of medicines…

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has announced that the BRICS Summit will take place on 6–7 July in Rio de Janeiro. The information was published on the website of Brazil’s BRICS presidency. “It is a great pleasure to once again strengthen collaboration and partnership between the Federal Government and Rio de Janeiro. We will host Heads of State from the 20 countries that are part of the BRICS in the two categories of full members and partners. We will make…

Brazil is committed to strengthening democracy, leading in the energy transition, and increasing investment attractiveness. This was stated by the country’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference at the Palacio do Planalto, as reported by the Brazilian government’s press service. The head of state emphasised the significance of the upcoming 2025 BRICS summit and the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP30). “I am not being humble when I…

The State Government of Rio de Janeiro has implemented an advanced lightning monitoring system to enhance its disaster preparedness during the summer of 2025. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS. The State Centre for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters has been utilising a real-time lightning visualisation tool. This system provides immediate insights into electrical discharges across municipalities, enabling precise analysis of storm patterns. By integrating lightning data with radar and satellite imagery, the…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed prospects for further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. During the conversation, special attention was paid to interaction in the political, trade, economic spheres, as well as contacts at various levels were outlined. The conversation touched upon the topic of Brazil’s chairmanship of BRICS in 2025. The leaders expressed their mutual readiness for close coordination on key issues on the agenda of the association. This…

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved financing of 52.3 billion Brazilian reais (US$5,65 billion) for the country’s agricultural sector in 2024, an increase of 26 per cent compared to 2023. This is reported by Agencia CMA, a partner of TV BRICS. The bank channelled funds to farmers, cooperatives and agribusinesses to increase production, buy equipment and innovate. In total, over 191.2 thousand transactions were carried out, almost 28 per cent more than the previous year. BNDES President Aloizio Mercadante…

Brazil’s shipbuilding and port sectors concluded 2024 with their most significant investment in 12 years, marking a transformative period for the country’s maritime economy. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS. The industry has secured funding for more than 430 projects, including construction, repair, docking, equipment modernisation, shipyard expansions, and new port infrastructure. The approved funding in the last two years doubled the total prioritised during the preceding four years. Between 2023 and 2024, the number…

Brazil’s automotive sector has achieved exceptional results in 2024, recording the fastest growth among the top ten global markets, as reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. Vehicle sales surged by 15 per cent compared to the previous year, reaching 2.6 million units, which included passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. Investments in the industry reached an unprecedented US$29.63 billion, with US$21.40 billion contributed by vehicle manufacturers and US$8.23 billion by the auto parts sector. This…