Without finding common ground, the two regional giants may not continue to develop at such a rapid pace. In fact, more Brazilian protectionist policies could be on the horizon.

The film's producer spoke to AS/COA Online about former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reaction to the movie, and shared her thoughts on the challenges of distributing Brazilian films abroad.

British Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Brazil this week to advance his country’s ties with Latin America after years of what he called “neglect.”

AS/COA hosted Izabella Teixeira, Brazil's minister of the environment and Lisa Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to discuss the priorities and challenges of the Joint Initiative on Urban Sustainability.

A recent celebration in a small Brazilian town reveals that the Amazon is grappling with many of the same gay rights issues as the rest of the world.

Escaping a protracted humanitarian crisis, Haitians have begun migrating to Brazil for jobs. Furthermore, Brazil is adopting a new approach to its relations with the Caribbean country.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has stepped out of her predecessor’s shadow and proven herself as a leader. But what challenges lie ahead in 2012?