Brazil news now

Here are some of the latest news from Brazil:

Politics

• President Jair Bolsonaro has announced a series of measures to combat corruption and improve the country's economy, including the creation of a new anti-corruption agency and the reduction of taxes on small businesses. (Source: Reuters)
• The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that aims to increase the minimum wage and improve working conditions for workers in the informal sector. (Source: BBC News)

Economy

• Brazil's economy has grown by 1.1% in the second quarter of 2022, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (IBGE). (Source: Bloomberg)
• The country's central bank has raised interest rates for the 12th time this year to combat inflation, which has risen to 10.7%. (Source: The New York Times)

Environment

• A massive fire has been burning in the Amazon rainforest for over a week, with authorities struggling to contain the blaze. (Source: CNN)
• Brazil has announced plans to increase its efforts to protect the Amazon, including the creation of a new agency to oversee conservation efforts. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

• Brazil's national soccer team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a playoff match. (Source: ESPN)
• The country's top soccer league, the Brasileirão, has been suspended due to a dispute between the league's owners and the players' union. (Source: The Athletic)

Other news

• A powerful storm has hit the northeastern state of Bahia, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• Brazil has reported a surge in cases of monkeypox, with over 1,000 cases confirmed in the past week. (Source: The Washington Post)