Far-right president signs bill after campaign pledge to arm ‘good’ law-abiding citizens

President Bolsonaro trumpets financial success but country lags behind other emerging markets

Judge’s decision to join Bolsonaro’s government has led to conflict-of-interest accusations

Cesare Battisti had been convicted in absentia over 4 murders in 1970s

Congressman Juan Guaidó says defections within president’s camp are signs of fragility

The newspaper editor on keeping a cool head in President Jair Bolsonaro’s Brazil

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun granted refugee protection after Bangkok ordeal

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun’s attempts to escape alleged abuse made global headlines

There is much to like about the scheme for young people but also some worries

US aircraft maker to take control of Brazilian company for $4.2bn

Most democratic countries steer clear of ceremony for president

President oversees a country with expected 10m% inflation and a flood of people leaving

Stocks rise as leftist government unveils latest market-friendly initiatives

Recent wave of attacks marks first security challenge for Jair Bolsonaro

The old state-run economic model is under siege in Latin America’s biggest country