Brazil`s government on Monday unveiled emergency hydroelectric measures in response to a drought that has emptied reservoirs and fanned inflation expectations. Mines and Energy minister Bento Albuquerque in a speech urged consumers to be conscientious in their power and water use, but did not announce energy rationing.

Brazil unveils emergency power measures to beat drought

Volkswagen said Wednesday it had signed a deal with prosecutors to compensate former workers at the company's Brazil unit for rights violations committed during the South American country's military dictatorship.

Volkswagen to compensate Brazil dictatorship victims

Hundreds of activist groups on Tuesday urged the EU to "immediately halt negotiations" for a trade deal with Mercosur countries over Brazil's alleged harm of its indigenous people and rainforests.

European Union urged to halt trade talks with South America over Brazil abuses

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Brazil unveils emergency power measures to beat drought

Volkswagen to compensate Brazil dictatorship victims

European Union urged to halt trade talks with South America over Brazil abuses