Nearly five million Brazilians are now living abroad, with the United States, Portugal and neighbouring South American countries hosting the largest communities, according to data from Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) and migration statistics compiled in recent years.

Latin America has long been associated with high crime rates, violent cartels, and drug trafficking networks that dominate global headlines. Countries like El Salvador, Colombia, and Mexico are often cited for their struggles with narco-violence, gang warfare, and soaring homicide rates.

Brazil is often celebrated as a country like no other, as the land of samba, football, lush rainforests, and a unique Portuguese-speaking identity in a Spanish-speaking continent.

In a world where faith remains a powerful cultural force, recent data from World Population Review and Catholic World Mission highlight the countries with the largest Catholic populations. Unsurprisingly, Brazil emerges at the top of the list, boasting a staggering 140 million Catholics.

The latest Ipsos Predictions Survey 2025 reveals a compelling trend: most people across the globe are optimistic about the year ahead, with emerging economies leading the charge.

In 2024, MercadoLibre solidified its position as a leader in the global consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace, achieving over 94 million app downloads and surpassing competitors on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.