Paulo Cabral

Paulo Cabral

Paulo Cabral covers Brazil for CGTN, with a particular focus on business stories. He joined the channel in 2007 and is based in São Paulo.

Cabral started out as a business reporter in his native Brazil but after a few years went on to an

international career, having worked for BBC for about nine years, initially as a producer and presenter in the BBC World Service, in London, and then as a correspondent in Washington D.C., Cairo and lately in his hometown, São Paulo.

In these positions, Cabral has covered a range of stories from big summits and economic conferences to natural disasters and wars in over 30 countries around the globe.

Cabral has worked for print media, radio, television, news portals and last year completed a Master’s Degree, in the University of São Paulo, with research of ‘hypermedia documentaries’, his new field of interest in media languages and formats.

STORIES BY PAULO CABRAL

September 14, 2024

Brazil wildfires affecting health

Wildfires are burning across Brazil and also neighboring nations as the region suffers through a period of severe drought and heatwaves, it seems unlikely the situation will improve in the coming weeks. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral traveled to the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, which has […] Read More...
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September 13, 2024

G20 discusses world hunger in Brazil

G20 agriculture ministers gathered in Brazil this week to discuss food security and sustainable farming just as the country and South America deal with a severe drought and an unprecedented spate of wildfires. Read More...
September 10, 2024

Brazil’s social media standoff with Musk

  Brazil, a major market for social media network X, has been cut off from the platform for over a week due to Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with Brazilian social media regulations. This noncompliance has triggered a nationwide ban on X, but the situation […] Read More...
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September 9, 2024

Brazil’s used EV surge reshapes auto market

  As electric vehicles gain traction globally, a parallel market is booming: used EVs.This trend is evident in Brazil, where Chinese brands are becoming more of a common sight on the streets. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral looked into the pros and cons of the growing second-hand EV […] Read More...
September 7, 2024

Brazil releases preliminary report on Voepass plane crash

Cockpit recordings indicate that there was an issue with ice buildup on the Voepass flight that crashed and killed all 62 people on board last month in Brazil, according to an initial investigation performed by the Brazilian Air Force agency tasked with investigating aviation incidents, […] Read More...
September 6, 2024

Trade talks continue between EU and South America

Another round of trade talks between the South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union is taking place in Brazil. While no breakthroughs are expected, it could pave the way for both sides to make progress toward a treaty. Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil. Read More...
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