A major geographical wonder in South America, the Amazon River flows some 4,000 miles from Peru to Brazil's Atlantic coast, making it the second-longest river in the world. Amazon River cruises ...

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva says oil drilling in northern coastal regions could be a "passport to the country’s future." ...

Petrobras has discovered oil near the Amazon River mouth, with Lula calling the find a “passport to Brazil’s future,” ...

Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brazil plans to dredge parts of the Amazon River after water levels reached a record low, endangering vital trade routes.

MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — One of the Amazon River's main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, Brazil's geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated ...

Brazil President Lula said oil drilling near the mouth of the Amazon River could be a passport to the country's future after ...

A narrow skiff slides among massive rocky outcroppings on the Tocantins River, where the catfish and peacock bass throng in the eddies during the waxing moon. For most of his life, Welton de Franca ...

CroisiEurope is building a new luxury river ship that will explore the Brazilian Amazon. The 160-foot vessel—which is the company’s first new-build since 2020—is scheduled to debut in early 2027. It ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Brazilian authorities destroyed 277 illegal gold-mining dredges on the Madeira River with Interpol support, ...