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Transgender Woman Reportedly Beaten by Police in Brazil, Spark Social Media Movement

Military police beat a transgender woman in Sao Paulo, Brazil disfiguring her face on April 10. Military police reportedly beat a transgender woman in Sao Paulo, Brazil, disfiguring her face on April 10.

Soccer in Brazil: 8 Fans Shot and Killed at Soccer Fan Club in Brazil

According to Brazilian police eight men were killed at a football fan club in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest metropolis.

Petrobras Scandal Update 2015: Brazilian Oil Company Releases Audited Financial Earnings

Petrobras, Brazil's state-owned oil company which has recently been rocked with kickback scandals linked to many of the country’s government officials, has announced that it will reveal its estimation of how much money the company lost in a widespread scandal when it releases an audited report detailing its financial earnings from last year's third and fourth quarters.

Rio 2016 Olympics: Fish Die on Future Site for Rowing Competitions

Dead fish have been washing onto the banks of a Rio de Janeiro Rodrigo de Freitas lake that will be used for rowing competitions in the 2016 Summer Olympic games.

Gisele Bündchen Retires from the Runway: Why Brazilian Bombshell is Hanging Up Her Sexy Designer Duds & Stiletto Heels

Brazilian bombshell Gisele Büdnchen, who is "the highest paid model in the world" and the wife of one of the best players in the NFL, the New England Patriots' Tom Brady, is hanging up her designer duds and stilettos and is retiring from the runway.

Brazil Protests: Vice President Says Government is Paying Attention to Demostrators Asking for Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff

According to Brazilian Vice President Michel Temerto, the government is "paying attention" to recent demonstrations calling for the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff.

NBA Standings, Playoff Picture & Bracket Predictions: San Antonio Spurs Need Brazilian Center Tiago Splitter for Championship Run

The San Antonio Spurs are trying to win their second consecutive NBA Championship. The Western Conference will be tougher than ever, so health is crucial for success. If the Spurs are going to win another NBA title, they must have Tiago Splitter back and at full force.

Brazil News: Recent Poll Shows 63 Percent in Favor of Opening Impeaching Proceedings Against President Dilma Rousseff

A recent poll has revealed that 63 percent of Brazilians support opening impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff, while 33 percent are opposed to them.

PGA Masters 2015 Pairings, Tee Times & Stream: 5 Golfers You Need to Watch at PGA Major Tournament

The biggest golf major is here, the Masters. The very best golfers from around the world will compete to win the exclusive green jacket. Latin Post lists five Latino golfers you should watch at this Masters tournament.

La Liga Standings: Barcelona Leading Spanish Premier League Over Real Madrid Thanks to South American Roster

Barcelona is in first place in the Spanish Premier League ahead of Real Madrid much in part to their talented South American players. Barcelona has benefited very much from these South Americans in quest of a 23rd league title.

Copa America 2015; Why Brazil Has Been Unstoppable Since World Cup Debacle

Almost one year ago Brazil endured the most embarrassing of defeats when it was annihilated 7-1 by Brazil at home in the World Cup semifinals. But right after that game, the team lost 3-0 against a very good Dutch side that made the host nation wallow in its misery.That would make the end of Luis Felipe Scolari's term with the national side.

Brazil Politics: 19-Year-Old Libertarian Leads Brazil's Free-Market Movement, Criticizes President Dilma Rousseff

A recent March 15 demonstration, which boasted a crowd of over 200,000 participants, was lead by a 19-year-old college dropout named Kim Kataguiri, an online sensation who has been motivated by libertarianism and conservative free-market ideals.

UFC News & Notes: José Aldo, Conor McGregor Talk About Featherweight Title Fight at UFC 189

The UFC 189 events aren't until July, but José Aldo and Conor McGregor are already trash talking. The two MMA fighters met at the UFC World Tour in Manhattan, New York City recently, and our team was there.

Brazil News: Authorities Uncover Tax Fraud Scheme

Authorities in Brazil have announced that they have uncovered a tax fraud scheme at the Finance Ministry's tax appeals board that might have ended up costing taxpayers up $5.96 billion.

Brazil Economy: Country's Economy Expanded By 0.1 Percent in 2014, Analysts Say 2015 Will Be Difficult

Although it remains the world's seventh largest economy, last year the nation of Brazil very narrowing avoided experiencing an economic contraction ( a decline in gross domestic product) as it had a growth rate of a mere 0.1 percent.

Brazil vs France: International Soccer Friendly Schedule, Stream, Predictions & Preview

Brazil and France will play each other in one of the most anticipated soccer friendlies of the week. Latin Post breaks down game, provides a game stream, and picks a winner. Neymar and Karim Benzema will be the key players to watch yet again.

Dilma Rousseff: Brazil President Invited to Reschedule Canceled Visit to the US

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been invited to make a state visit to Washington. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been invited to make a state visit to Washington.

NFL Rumors: League Considering Playing Pro Bowl Game in Brazil in 2017

Brazil could very well be host country for the 2017 Pro Bowl game. The large Latin American country has a growing number of NFL fans, and the league is interested in broadening in its game.

Brazil Petrobras Scandal Update: Prosecutors Seek Tougher Anti-Corruption Laws

The top federal prosecutor's office (known as PGR) sent Congress proposals to stiffen penalties for corruption to up to 25 years in prison

Petrobas & Joao Vaccari: Brazil's Ruling Party Treasurer Charged with Corruption

Joao Vaccari, the treasurer of Brazil’s governing Workers' Party, has been formally charged with corruption.

Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: Hundreds of Thousands Demand President's Ouster in Brazil

Hundreds of thousands of protesters took the the streets on Sunday in more than 150 Brazilian cities to demand the ouster of Dilma Rousseff, the country's recently re-elected president. The demonstrations followed popular outrage over a sprawling corruption scheme.
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