English News Sources in Brazil

Keeping up with Brazilian news can sometimes be a challenge for foreigners living in the country, especially if your Portuguese is still a work in progress. Fortunately, there are several excellent English-language news sources covering Brazil, politics, business, culture, and daily life.

Here are some of the best options for expats, diplomats, travelers, and anyone wanting to better understand what is happening in Brazil.

Folha de S.Paulo

One of Brazil’s largest and most respected newspapers, Folha de S.Paulo provides extensive national coverage on politics, economics, culture, and current affairs.

In addition to its Portuguese edition, Folha also offers selected articles translated into English and Spanish through its online platform. The English section is freely accessible and is an excellent resource for foreigners wanting reliable mainstream Brazilian news.

The Rio Times

The Rio Times is the largest English-language news publication in Latin America and has become a major source of information for expats and international readers interested in Brazil and the wider region.

Originally founded as a print newspaper in Rio de Janeiro, it has operated exclusively online since 2017. Coverage includes Brazilian politics, economy, tourism, real estate, culture, and Latin American affairs.

Access is subscription-based, with several membership options available.

The Brazilian Report

Founded in 2017 by journalist Gustavo Ribeiro, The Brazilian Report has quickly become one of the most respected English-language publications covering Brazil.

The platform focuses heavily on politics, business, economics, and in-depth analysis, making it particularly popular with diplomats, executives, investors, academics, and serious news readers.

It operates on a subscription model but usually offers a free trial period for new readers.

Agência Brasil

Agência Brasil is the official news agency operated by the Brazilian government’s communication company, Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC).

The website publishes a wide range of national news and public information, including politics, health, economics, education, and cultural stories. Much of the content is available free of charge, including English-language articles.

BNamericas

For readers interested in business, infrastructure, energy, mining, and investment news throughout Latin America, BNamericas is another useful English-language source with strong Brazil coverage.

While more specialized and business-oriented, it is widely used by professionals and investors operating in the region.

MercoPress

MercoPress covers South American politics, economics, and regional affairs in English and often includes stories related to Brazil and Mercosur countries.

Using Translation Tools

Of course, another option is simply reading Brazilian newspapers directly in Portuguese and using browser-based translation tools. Modern translation features in browsers such as Chrome work surprisingly well and allow access to a huge variety of local news outlets.

Popular Brazilian news sites worth exploring include:

• O Globo

• Estado de S. Paulo

• Correio Braziliense

• G1

• UOL Notícias

Most offer at least partial free access and are excellent ways to better understand both national and local Brazilian life.