The number of people below the line of poverty in Brazil's 22 largest cities has reached 19.8 million in 2021, it was reported Monday by the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul ...

While the poor are getting richer in Brazil while the poor get poorer in the U.S., there is still no comparing poverty and even middle class incomes in the two countries.

Being poor in Brazil, until only recently, was seen as quite normal. Also quite normal in Brazil these days is the fact that the poorest Brazilians are getting richer.

This poverty and equity assessment was led by the World Bank’s Poverty and Equity team in the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Practice Group (EFI). The report brings together a collection ...

In the first quarter of 2021, Brazil’s unemployment — officially 14.7% — and economic inequality reached their highest levels in at least nine years.

Brazilian chef Ana Lucia Costa is putting the finishing touches on an exquisite dish of marinated pork loin with lime and ginger, preparing to serve around 100 diners.

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, BRAZIL -- Two children ran through the rubble, ducking under smoke pouring from a building that was still burning. Everywhere were signs that people had left in haste: toys ...