Brazil

Why Colombia’s ‘Garage Clinics’ Continue to Perform Plastic Surgery Procedures Amid Extreme Health Risks

Colombia is perhaps considered the plastic surgery capital in Latin America. As a matter of fact, the country has always been in the top 10 with the highest number of operations, along with Venezuela and Brazil.

Restorando: Offering Five Years of Convenience in Booking Restaurant Reservations in Latin America

Culinary masterpieces are some of the things Latin America must be really proud of. Every delicacy is like a book that speaks so much about the place's history and culture. That's why the beauty of these culinary masterpieces has been recognized not just in the Caribbean countries but also in the different parts across the world.

Best Brazilian Dishes Every Traveler Must Try

Brazil offers more than just scenic views and their lush night life, as Brazilians offers hearty cuisines.

5 Crisis-Resistant Tips for Launching Startup Business in Latin America

Launching a startup business is oftentimes challenging and terrifying, especially in a tough economic environment. But experts are sharing some crisis-resistant tips for growing and scaling a startup on a foreign soil.

First Case of Zika Virus in Pregnant Woman Confirmed in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico health officials have confirmed the first case of Zika virus in a pregnant patient. Puerto Rico's health officials have announced on Thursday that the first case of the Zika virus infection on a pregnant woman has just been confirmed.

Latin America: Home of the World’s Most Miserable Economies? Venezuela, Argentina Show High Misery Indexes

Due to enormous political tension, power struggles, soaring inflation as well as falling currencies and commodities in Latin America, several countries across the region have been listed with high misery indexes.

Zika Virus in Texas Confirmed Via Sexual Contact

The Zika virus that has scared Latin America for months was reported in the United States for the first time on Feb. 2, but the transmission apparently occurred via sexual contact rather than through a bite from the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

Brazilian Police Officers Who Allegedly Murdered a Man Convicted

Police officers who allegedly murdered the Brazilian construction worker named Amarildo de Souza were recently convicted of torture, forced disappearance and murder and were sentenced to 10 to 14 years in prison, EFE reports.

FC Barcelona News: Legal Battles Distracting Neymar Already

FC Barcelona star forward Neymar has been in the headlines recently regarding his on-and-off field issues.

Zika Epidemic Prompts WHO to Declare Global Emergency

The Zika epidemic has raised so much concern that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency in order to raise awareness about the disease.

Brazilian Pets Hold Adorable Carnival Parade

Brazil's pre-Carnival celebration just got a lot cuter. Just days before Brazil's highly-anticipated annual Carnival celebration, Rio de Janeiro's four-legged stars were able to enjoy a day of fun with their favorite humans on Sunday, according to The Associated Press.

Zika Virus Prompts Brazilian Judge to Consider Abortions in Microcephaly Cases

A Brazilian judge wants to authorize abortions for women whose children are likely to be stillborn due to microcephaly, a birth defect whose occurrence has skyrocketed in the country and that experts belief might be linked to the recent outbreak of the Zika virus.

World Sailing CEO Fired for Calling Rio Olympic Venue Polluted

The former CEO of World Sailing claims that he was ousted from his post for repeatedly suggesting that Guanabara Bay should not be the venue for competitions during the upcoming Summer Olympics.

Brazil Logs Largest Decline in Global Transparency International Corruption Index

Brazil recorded the biggest drop in the index, by falling five points and going down seven positions to rank No. 76

Can Zika Virus Be Acquired Through Sex?

Researchers have suspected that the Zika virus could be transmitted via sexual intercourse after they found traces of it in semen samples from a patient.

Brazil to Deploy Troops to Combat Zika Virus

Brazil has announce that the military will deploy 220,000 soldiers in an effort to combat mosquitoes spreading the Zika virus.

Brazil Announces Plans to Prevent Zika Virus at Olympics

With the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro approaching, Brazil has announced plans to prevent the spread of the Zika virus.

Brazil Faces Second Prison Break in One Week [Watch]

Brazil has experienced its second mass prison break in the area in a single week. Brazil has experienced its second mass prison break in a single week.

Goodbye Carnivals! Almost 50 Celebrations Shut Down in Brazil Amid Financial Problems

At least 48 cities located in eight states all over the country decided to cancel their carnivals because of the recession.

Brazil, El Salvador Health Officials Linking Zika Virus to Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Health officials from Brazil and El Salvador are investigating the link between the Zika virus to a condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome. The rare nervous condition that can cause paralysis has alarmed health officials since the increase of the number of cases in relation to the Zika outbreak.

Brazil’s Petrobras Selling Braskem Stake Amid Corruption Scandal? Company Bail-Out Costs $21 Billion

Petroleo Brasileiro SA aka Petrobras, a state-controlled oil company, is reportedly selling its stake in Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA. The sale talks came amid the vast corruption scandal faced by the Rio de Janeiro-based company.
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