Brazil

Brazilian Man Beat His Girlfriend to Death Over a Wardrobe Malfunction

A Brazilian man allegedly beat his girlfriend to death over a wardrobe malfunction that exposed her breasts at a pool party.
Brazil Supreme Court Rules Judge Biased on Lula's Case

Brazil Supreme Court Rules: Judge Biased on Lula's Case

Earlier this month, Brazil Supreme Court has dismissed former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's corruption convictions related to a huge bribery scandal, which was known as Operation Car Wash.
Bolsonaro Attends the Air Force 80th Anniversary Celebration Amidst the Coronavirus (COVID - 19) Pandemic

Bolsonaro Calls for Economic Reopening in Brazil, Calls Mayors and Governors 'Tyrants' for Imposing Lockdown

While addressing supporters during his birthday celebrations in Brasilia, the Brazilian President shared that his administration had done all that it could. Bolsonaro also emphasized that it is already time for economic reopening.

Brazil Consumer-Protection Agency Fines Apple For Selling iPhone 12 Without Chargers

Procon-SP from Brazil fined Apple for selling iPhone 12 without chargers, and other concerns that defy their laws.
Last Living Man of Juma Tribe in Brazil Dies From COVID-19

Last Living Man of Juma Tribe in Brazil Dies From COVID-19 Spread by Invading Loggers

Aruká Juma, the last surviving man of Amazon's Juma tribe, has died from COVID-19, which was brought by invading loggers.
Brazilian Girl Beaten to Death by Stepfather for Wetting Bed; Teen Mom Also Charged

Brazilian Girl Beaten to Death by Stepfather for Wetting Bed; Teen Mom Also Charged

A three-year-old Brazilian girl was beaten to death by her stepfather after she had wet the bed. Her mother was also imprisoned for failing to help her.
Lula Corruption Charges Dismissed; Could Run Again in Brazil

'Lula' Corruption Charges Dismissed; Could Run Again in Brazil

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil on Monday dismissed the corruption cases against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Amazon Rainforest in Brazil Are Being Illegally Offered for Sale on Facebook Marketplace

Parts of Amazon Rainforest in Brazil Are Being Illegally Offered for Sale on Facebook Marketplace

Some portions of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, which include national forests and land reserved for indigenous peoples, are being sold illegally on Facebook, a report said.
Coronavirus Pandemic Overwhelms Brazilian City Of Manaus

Oxygen Shortage in Second Virus Wave Overwhelms Health Care in Brazil's Manaus

Brazil is currently overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the situation gets worse in the Amazon region's Manaus where an oxygen shortage overwhelms the medical system.
Brazil Approves Sinovac and AstraZeneca Shots, Begins Vaccinations

Brazil Approves Sinovac and AstraZeneca Shots, Begins Vaccinations

With Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines' approval for emergency use, Brazil has started its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
Brazil Health Regulator Delays Sputnik V Vaccine Approval Due To Missing Data

Brazil Health Regulator Delays Sputnik V Vaccine Approval Due To Missing Data

Brazil's health regulator, Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), has declined to approve the Russia-developed Sputnik V for emergency use because of some missing data.
China's Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine Is Less Than 60% Effective in Brazil Trial: Report

China's Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine Is Less Than 60% Effective in Brazil Trial: Report

China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine was reported to have a general efficacy of less than 60 percent in its late-stage clinical trial in Brazil.
Brazilian Drug Dealer Reportedly Killed and Dismembered Ex Due to Jealousy

Brazilian Drug Dealer Accused of Killing, Dismembering Ex Due to Jealousy

A Brazilian drug dealer has allegedly killed and dismembered his former girlfriend, Bianca Lourenco.
Sinovac Vaccine From China Is 78% Effective in Brazil Trial, but Experts Say Details Remain Sketchy

Sinovac Vaccine From China Is 78% Effective in Brazil Trial, but Experts Say Details Remain Sketchy

Researchers said Thursday that the Sinovac, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese firm, was 78 percent effective in a late-stage Brazilian trial, but experts ask for more details.
Giant Vulva Sculpture Sparks a Culture War in Brazil

Giant Vulva Sculpture Sparks a Culture War in Brazil

A giant vulva sculpture on a hillside in northeastern Brazil has caused a fueled war between leftists and conservatives, including the close allies of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.
AstraZeneca Vaccine Update: Brazil OKs 2 Million Imports from India, Not Yet Approved for Use

Brazil OKs 2 Million AstraZeneca Vaccine Imports from India, Not Yet Approved for Use

Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved two million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine imports from India on late Saturday even though the jab is yet to be approved for use in the country.
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Brazil's Fiocruz to Seek Regulatory Approval for Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine

Brazil's Fiocruz biomedical institute will seek regulatory approval for the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on January 15.
Brazil Man Confesses to Rape, Murder of Japanese Woman

Brazilian Man Confesses to Rape, Murder of Japanese Woman

A Brazilian man has admitted to local police that he raped Japanese woman Hitomi Akamatsu before killing her.

Mexico, Brazil Leaders Are Silent on Biden's Victory

As the world celebrates former vice president Joe Biden's victory in the presidential race, two Latin American leaders held out their congratulatory remarks.

Pregnant Woman Burned Alive in a Car Allegedly by Her Baby's Father

A pregnant woman and her passenger were found tied up and burned alive inside a car, according to investigators.
Protest against state governor Doria and China's Sinovac vaccine in Sao Paulo

Brazil Faces Protests Against Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine

More than 300 people from Brazil gathered to protest the state Governor João Doria's support for mandatory COVID-19 vaccine.
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