From Field to Congress, Romário Leaves His Mark

Romário de Souza Faria, a former soccer star known for his nighttime escapades and public quarreling, is stirring up Brazilians in a new realm: politics.

Business Schools: Looking Local for a Global Reach

Prospective business school students from Brazil, Russia, India and China are increasingly exploring possibilities at home.

Chasing a Soccer Dream All the Way to Brazil

After graduating from Princeton, an American soccer player traveled to South America chasing his dream of becoming a professional player in one of the game’s hotbeds.

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff Faces Defining Decision Over Forest Bill

The bill awaiting action by President Dilma Rousseff would effectively give amnesty to landowners who illegally deforested areas before 2008.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso of Brazil to Receive Kluge Prize

Fernando Henrique Cardoso, the former president of Brazil and a social scientist, will be awarded the John W. Kluge Prize by the Library of Congress.

London’s Games, an Island Between Beijing and Rio

The 2012 Olympics, although lacking in geopolitical oomph, do have a big-ticket project: The Olympic Park in Stratford, east London.

Brazil’s Rush to Develop Hydroelectric Power Brings Unrest

Brazil is leading a rush among South American nations to build hydroelectric dams in the Amazon, but workers demanding better pay and benefits are disrupting the projects.

Brazil Sending More Troops to Guard Amazon Borders

In an effort to protect its wealth of resources, Brazil is increasing its military presence along the Amazon borders near Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana.

Latin America Opens Up to Equality

The Latin America-Caribbean region has more female heads of state and heads of government than any other area and a higher percentage of female members of parliament.

Panetta Presses Brazil to Buy Boeing Fighters

Brazil is deciding whether to buy 36 fighter jets worth about $4 billion in a competition between Boeing in the United States, Dassault Aviation in France and Saab in Sweden.