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Brazil: Lula da Silva Calls For Calm After Ally Killed By Jair Bolsonaro Supporter

Brazil: Lula Da Silva Calls for Calm After Ally Killed by Jair Bolsonaro Supporter

Following the fatal attack by a supporter of President Jair Bolsonaro on one of his party's leaders, former president Lula Da Silva asked supporters to remain peaceful during a rally in Brasilia.
Formula One Legend Nelson Piquet Investigated in Brazil for Racist, Homophobic Slurs Against Lewis Hamilton

Formula One Legend Nelson Piquet Investigated in Brazil for Racist, Homophobic Slurs Against Lewis Hamilton

By Paola Hernández
Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet is in hot water in Brazil after he used racist and homophobic slurs against British racing star Lewis Hamilton.
Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Supporter Kills Opposition Party Official

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Supporter Kills Opposition Party Official

By Paola Hernández
A leftist opposition party official was murdered by an alleged supporter of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the upcoming elections in the country. The murder sparked fears that more violence may come as the highly polarized elections in Brazil happens in October.
Brazilian Model Thalita do Valle Who Volunteered to Fight With Ukraine Killed in Russia's Missile Strike

Brazilian Model Thalita do Valle Who Volunteered to Fight With Ukraine Killed in Russia's Missile Strike

By Paola Hernández
Brazilian model Thalita do Valle, who volunteered to fight with Ukraine, was killed in a missile strike carried out by Russia.
Rocco Morabito: 'King of Cocaine' for 'Ndrangheta Mafia to Serve Sentence in Italy After Being Extradited From Brazil

Rocco Morabito: 'King of Cocaine' for 'Ndrangheta Mafia to Serve Sentence in Italy After Being Extradited From Brazil

By Paola Hernández
Rocco Morabito, the boss of the powerful 'Ndrangheta mafia in Italy, arrived in Rome on Wednesday after being extradited from Brazil.
Brazil: UN Experts Call for Urgent Reforms Against Police Brutality Following Killings of 23 Brazilians in Raids

Brazil: UN Experts Call for Urgent Reforms Against Police Brutality Following Killings of 23 Brazilians in Raids

By Paola Hernández
UN experts call for urgent reforms in Brazil against "racialized" police brutality following the killings of at least 23 Brazilians during police raids and checks.
Pope Francis Appoints Leonardo Steiner as the First Cardinal From Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Pope Francis Appoints Leonardo Steiner as First Cardinal From Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

By Paola Hernández
Pope Francis is about to make history as he is set to appoint Manaus, Brazil Archbishop Leonardo Steiner as the first cardinal from the Amazon region.
Brazil Election: Jair Bolsonaro to Announce Former Defense Minister as Running Mate

Brazil Election: Jair Bolsonaro to Announce Former Defense Minister as Running Mate

By Paola Hernández
Brazil election is looming closer, with President Jair Bolsonaro announcing on Sunday that he intends to name former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto as his running mate.
Life in Brazil: Get to Know the Culture of the Country That Is Home to World's Most Famous Carnaval

Life in Brazil: Get to Know the Culture of the Country That Is Home to World's Most Famous Carnaval

By Paola Hernández
Brazil is known for its globally famous celebration, Carnaval, and for its rainforests, beaches, and city life. Here's what you should know about its culture.
Brazil's 'Pablo Escobar' Sergio Roberto De Carvalho Arrested in Europe; Fights Extradition to His Home Country

Brazil's 'Pablo Escobar' Sergio Roberto De Carvalho Arrested in Europe; Fights Extradition to His Home Country

By Paola Hernández
Sergio Roberto de Carvalho, dubbed the "Pablo Escobar of Brazil," appeared in a court in Europe to fight attempts to extradite him to his home country.
Miss Brazil 2018 Gleycy Correia Dead at 27: Family Believes Her Surgery Went Horribly Wrong

Miss Brazil 2018 Gleycy Correia Dead at 27: Family Believes Her Surgery Went Horribly Wrong

By Paola Hernández
Miss Brazil 2018 Gleycy Correia died at age 27. Here's what might have caused the death of the former beauty queen.
Brazil: Dom Phillips’ Cause of Death Revealed; 8 Suspects in Murder Identified

Brazil: Dom Phillips' Cause of Death Revealed; 8 Suspects in Murder Identified

By Paola Hernández
Authorities reveal the cause of death of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, who went missing in Brazil earlier this month.
Family of Journalist, Indigenous Expert Who Went Missing on Brazil Amazon Open Up After Their Bodies Were Found

Family of Journalist, Indigenous Expert Who Went Missing on Brazil Amazon Open Up After Their Bodies Were Allegedly Found

By Paola Hernández
The family of the British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira who went missing on Brazil's Amazon opened up after remains were found.
Brazil: Suspect Confessed to Killing, Dismembering Missing British Journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous Expert Bruno Pereira

Brazil: Suspect Confessed to Killing, Dismembering Missing British Journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous Expert Bruno Pereira

By Paola Hernández
One of the suspects who were arrested in Brazil regarding the case of missing British journalist, Dom Phillips, and Brazilian indigenous expert, Bruno Pereira, has confessed to the crime.
Brazil Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in Case of Missing Pair in Amazon Rainforest

Brazil Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in Case of Missing Pair in Amazon Rainforest

By Paola Hernández
Brazil's federal police said they arrested a second suspect in the case of the missing pair in the Amazon rainforest.
Brazil's Police Discover Items Belonging to Missing Pair in Amazon | Here's What They Found

Brazil's Police Discover Items Belonging to Missing Pair in Amazon | Here's What They Found

By Paola Hernández
Brazil's police found items belonging to the missing pair in Amazon, days after they disappeared in the rainforest.
Brazil: Human Remains Found in Area Where British Journalist and Brazilian Indigenous Expert Were Last Seen

Brazil: Human Remains Found in Area Where British Journalist and Brazilian Indigenous Expert Were Last Seen

By Paola Hernández
Search teams in Brazil have discovered "apparently human" remains in the river where the missing British journalist and Brazilian indigenous expert were last seen in the Amazon rainforest.
Brazil: Pele Calls to ‘Intensify’ Search for Missing British Journalist, Brazilian Expert in Amazon

Brazil: Pele Calls to 'Intensify' Search for Missing British Journalist, Brazilian Expert in Amazon

By Paola Hernández
Pele has joined the call for authorities to ramp up their search for a British journalist and Brazilian Indigenous advocate missing in the Amazon rainforest.
Brazil Death Toll: 126 Dead After Heavy Rainfall, More Than 9,000 Lose Homes

Brazil Death Toll: 126 Dead After Heavy Rainfall, More Than 9,000 Lose Homes

By Paola Hernández
Brazil's death toll from heavy rains that caused landslides and floods is now 126. Here's how the tragedy in Pernambuco state affected the residents.
Cocaine Worth $32 Million Found by Police Sniffer Dog Inside Truck of Cookie Boxes in Brazil

Cocaine Worth $32 Million Found by Police Sniffer Dog Inside Truck of Cookie Boxes in Brazil

By Paola Hernández
A $32 million shipment of cocaine was seized in Brazil after a police sniffer dog found the illegal drugs inside a delivery truck of cookie boxes.
Brazil: Death Toll of Heavy Rains Rise to 91; Pres. Jair Bolsonaro Visits Site of Tragedy

Brazil: Death Toll of Heavy Rains Rise to 91; Pres. Jair Bolsonaro Visits Site of Tragedy

By Paola Hernández
The death toll from Brazil's landslides and floods caused by heavy rains rose to increase on Monday. Here's what Pres. Jair Bolsonaro says about the tragedy.
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