Brazil

Floods Force Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay Residents to Evacuate Their Homes

More than 160,000 people in four South American countries have been evacuated due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains in the past few days. The rain is brought by El Niño that affected Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

Carlos Slim Loses 20 Billion in 2015 But Still Ranks Impressively Among Top 10

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim was the biggest loser among the world's top 400 richest people this year.

Brief Brazilian WhatsApp Ban Shows How Essential Social Media Messaging Is, Boosts Telegram App by 1.5M Users

On the same day that investigators of the ISIS Paris attacks announced to CNN that the perpetrators used encrypted chat apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram, to communicate under the radar of law enforcement, Brazil imposed -- and then subsequently rescinded -- a nationwide ban of WhatsApp for related reasons, at least officially.

Brazil Warns Women Not to Get Pregnant Because of Zika Virus

Following a the declaration of a state of emergency in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco due to Zika fever, a virus that has been linked to mosquito bites, a ministry health official has advised women to avoid conceiving.

Brazil's Economy So Bad Olympic Athletes Will Have to Pay for Own AC

A new report says that the country’s gross domestic product shrank 4.5 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Faces Impeachment

Impeachment proceedings against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff have begun. Impeachment proceedings against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff have begun.

Brazilian Group Battles Racism With Billboards of Racist Tweets Throughout Nation

Civil rights group Criola is taking a very public stand against racism on social media. Brazilian civil rights group Criola is taking on Internet bullies and racist social media users with a campaign that posts their comments on public billboards all over the country.

Brazilian Actors Kiss in Stand Against Homophobia, Male Stereotypes [Watch]

The two are some of Brazil's biggest actors. Two of Brazil's biggest actors, Bruno Gagliasso and João Vicente de Castro, took a stand against homophobia and machismo by sharing a kiss on stage at the GQ Men of the Year awards in Rio de Janeiro on Nov.

Obama Opens Climate Change Summit with Call for Deal

President Obama called for world leaders to join in a deal to address climate change at a United Nations conference in Paris on Monday.

Brazil to Sue Mining Company for $5.2 Billion

Brazil says it will take legal action against a mining company for environmental damages due the collapse of an iron-ore mine.

US Condemns Venezuela Opposition Leader's Assassination

The U.S. has condemned the killing of Democratic Action party leader Luis Manuel Diaz, who was shot at a campaign rally on Wednesday.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Standings & Schedule: Uruguay, Ecuador Fight for First Place Over Brazil, Chile

Updated FIFA World Cup Qualifying Standings The first four match days of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are in the books. At the moment, Ecuador is the only perfect CONMEBOL team remaining.

Brazil vs Peru World Cup Qualifiers 2018: Preview, Predictions, Stream, Schedule, Lineups

Brazil pulled off a solid 1-1 draw at Argentina this past Friday and will look to pick up its play in a match with Peru at home on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup South America Qualifiers Standings & Schedule: Ecuador & Chile Unbeaten, Colombia Hanging On

Match day three of the World Cup qualifiers is almost complete. Check out the latest standings here.

Brazil vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Schedule, Predictions, Rosters, Stream & Preview

Brazil and Argentina will play each other in match day three of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Brazil and Argentina will face off on Thursday in by far the biggest game of match day three.

Miss Bumbum Brazil 2015 Winner Announced

The contestant from Distrito Federal was named this year's best bum. Suzy Cortez, who represents Distrito Federal, on Monday beat out the 14 other finalists to win the coveted title of Miss Bumbum 2015 in São Paolo, Brazil.

Miss Bumbum 2015 Finale: A Look at Past Winners

A new winner will be crowned for the popular Brazilian beauty competition. The winner for the 2015 Miss Bumbum competition will be selected on Nov. 9, so we are taking a look at the past winners and their success after the competition.

FIFA Rankings 2015: Colombia, Brazil & Argentina Drop; Chile & Mexico Rise

The new FIFA world rankings have been released. Germany is no longer the No. 1 ranked team in the world, and four South American teams rank in the top 10.

Brazil Dam Break Buries Minas Gerais Town, Results in Several Deaths, Injuries [Video]

Two dams at an iron ore mine collapsed in Brazil on Thursday, resulting in a growing number of casualties and missing persons.

Miss Bumbum 2015 Finalists Talk How They Prepare For Pageant Finale

The contestants discussed their diets and how they plan on winning. Two of the most popular 2015 Miss Bumbum contestants, Priscila Rocha and Camila Gomes, shared how they plan on preparing for the upcoming finale of the beauty pageant on Nov.

Brazilian Women Cause Stir With Three-Way Civil Union

Civil unions are a less than popular practice in countries with conservative values, however a polyamorous civil union of three different women is an even less common sight.
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