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Former UFC, Bellator Fighter Maiquel Falcao Dies After Being Stabbed in Hometown Brazil

Former UFC and Bellator fighter Maiquel Falcao was found dead after he was stabbed in his hometown in Brazil early Sunday morning.

World-Famous Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo Carnival Street Parades Postponed as COVID Cases Spike in Brazil

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Rio de Janeiro Carnival street parades in Brazil will not happen as planned due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

COVID Cases Around the World Increasing by 25%, With Brazil's Infection Rate Rising to 129%

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

COVID cases around the world jumped by 25 percent in one week, with India and Brazil having the most infections behind the United States.

Brazil: Effects of Omicron in the Country Evident as President Jair Bolsonaro Downplays Variant

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Omicron surge was seen in Brazil as President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the effects of the variant.

14-Year-Old Boy Among 10 Victims of Deadly Cliff Collapse in Brazil; Tragedy Caused by Heavy Rains

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Brazilian police have identified the tenth victim of canyon collapse last Saturday when a massive stone cliff face collapsed onto tourist boats in Capitolio.

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Brazil Set to Complete Jesus’ ’Cristo Protector' Statue Larger Than Iconic Christ the Redeemer

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A statue of Christ is under construction in southern Brazil that will be more than 16 feet tall than Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Brazil: 10 Dead, 32 Injured After Cliff Wall Collapses on Tourist Boats in Furnas Lake

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

At least 10 people died in Brazil after a huge slab of cliff rock crashed down onto leisure boats in a lake at Capitolio on Saturday.

Brazil Suspends Cruise Ship Activity Amid Omicron Variant Surge

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Brazil has temporarily suspended cruise ship activity along its shores until January 21 amid a surge of COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Back in Hospital Over Intestinal Obstruction

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital again early Monday after falling ill over the holidays.

10 Unique New Year's Eve Traditions in Latin America Believed to Bring Good Luck

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Here are 10 unique New Year's Eve traditions in Latin America believed to bring good luck and fortune.

Brazil: 18 People Dead, More Than 280 Injured in Floods as 2 Dams Break Amid Heavy Rains

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

At least 18 were dead, and more than 280 were injured after floods covered the northeastern part of Brazil as two dams broke amid the heavy rains in the region.

Brazil Soccer Legend Pele Will Be Home for Christmas After He Was Discharged From Hospital, but Treatment for Colon Tumor Continues

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Brazil soccer legend Pele was discharged from the hospital on Thursday after undergoing treatment for a colon tumor.

Brazil Builds One of a Kind Bridge for Endangered Monkeys to Help Them Cross Freeway

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Brazil has stepped up to save its little fellow as it built a bridge to help a group of endangered monkeys safely cross a busy highway.

Brazil Wildfires Killed Around 17 Million Animals in the Pantanal Wetlands

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

As many as 17 million vertebrates, including reptiles, birds, and primates were killed after wildfires had ravaged Brazil between January and November.

Brazil Judge Moves to Require Proof of Vaccination From Foreign Travelers

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge ruled on Saturday that all travelers arriving in Brazil should show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Brazil to Auction off 16 More Airports to Private Investors by End of 2022 in Push for Economic Recovery

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The government of Brazil is auctioning a number of airports in an effort to raise investments and modernize infrastructure in the country.

Brazil Soccer Legend Pele Back in Hospital Over Colon Tumor

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Brazil Soccer Legend Pele back in hospital for the treatment of his colon tumor. Brazil's soccer legend, Pele, went back for a trip to his hospital to undergo treatment for a colon tumor.

Brazil's Wind Power Electricity Capacity Achieves New Record! November Data Shows 3,051 MW

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

It was able to break the power expansions record in just a year! Brazil's wind power electricity capacity was able to achieve a new record, thanks to the country's efforts.

Brazil Supreme Court Investigates Bolsonaro's COVID-19 Vaccine Claim! Bralizian President Defends His Livestream

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Here's what happened why Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro was banned from YouTube and Facebook. Brazil's Supreme Court decided to look into President Jair Bolsonaro's recent live stream, which contains some false claims against COVID-19 and AIDS.

500 Packages of Cocaine With Liverpool FC Branding Bound for Brazil Seized in Paraguay

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Authorities in Paraguay have seized 500 packages of cocaine with Liverpool FC branding on Wednesday.

8 Men Found Dead in Brazil Mangrove Were Stabbed, Beheaded, Genitals Mutilated After Police Operation Against Drug Gangs

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Eight men were found dead in a mangrove in Brazil following a series of gun battles that erupted between the military police and a gang in a Rio de Janeiro slum.