Paulo Cabral

São Paulo

Reporter at CGTN

Brazilian reporter trying to understand Brazil to be able to explain it to the world. Free lance correspondent in São Paulo for @cgtnamerica. All views mine.

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Brazil and Mexico in the crossfire of U.S. tariffs

3 weeks ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

Published June 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM Latin American exporters are caught in the middle of a new trade storm. U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, and the impact is being felt especially in Brazil and Mexico. Paulo Cabral reports from São Paulo, Brazil. VIDEO RelatedBrazil is signaling caution in its response to the U.S. Trump administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs.
Brazil’s Lula arrives in China to attend China-CELAC Summit

1 month ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

Published May 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Beijing on Monday, May 12 prepared to participate in this week’s China-CELAC Summit. Trade, investment and global diplomacy are all expected to be on the agenda. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
China-Brazil cooperation major focus for President Lula ahead of CELAC-China Summit

1 month ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

Published May 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is preparing for a high-profile trip to China this month, where he’ll attend the CELAC–China Summit and meet with President Xi Jinping. The visit will follow a stop in Moscow and highlights Brazil’s push to strengthen ties across the Global South. Speaking with Chinese journalists ahead of the trip, Lula called China “a strategic partner in a turbulent world.”CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
Brazil looking to fill US spot for beef exports to China

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

VIDEO Published April 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM Brazil is already the world’s largest beef exporter, and now, with China cutting imports from the United States, Brazilian producers see a chance to expand even further. Paulo Cabral reports from São Paulo. Related
Brazil’s farming infrastructure struggles to keep up with record grain harvest

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

Published April 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM Brazil’s record grain harvest is creating a logistical challenge: where to store it. Farmers and officials say the country’s infrastructure isn’t keeping up. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.
Brazilian soybean farmers look to other opportunities amid U.S. trade war

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

Published April 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM As the U.S. wages tariff wars around the world with allies and adversaries alike, some manufacturing sectors are finding avenues for new opportunity. That’s the case for Brazilian soybean exporters, who are seeing increased interest from China, as Beijing works to pivot away from its traditional trade with the U.S. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
Brazil’s egg prices soar as exports surge amid U.S. shortage

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

Published April 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM Egg prices are soaring in Brazil, up more than 40% for consumers this year, according to the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets. Rising production costs, heat waves, and a seasonal surge in demand have driven costs higher. At the same time, U.S. demand for imported eggs is opening new doors for Brazilian producers. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
Brazil reacts to U.S. tariffs

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

Published April 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM Brazil is preparing to respond to new sweeping U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 2, even though the country avoided the harshest measures. Lawmakers in Brasília are pushing a bill that would allow the government to retaliate. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral has details.
Cost of food in Brazil rises

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

VIDEO Published April 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM Updated April 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM Brazil’s government battle against inflation has one key target: Food prices. According to the latest government figures, the cost to feed their families has Brazilians digging deeper and deeper into their pockets. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral has the story.
Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges

Mar 26, 2025 | america.cgtn.com | Paulo Cabral

Published March 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, will stand trial alongside seven co-defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état — among other charges. The decision by a five-judge panel of Supreme Court justices on Wednesday, March 26, was unanimous. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.