Brazil

Brazil Releases 2,000-Page Report on Torture, Executions, Forced Disappearances and More Performed During Military Dictatorship

Brazil's National Truth Commission has delivered a report on the killings, disappearances and acts of torture that were committed by its government during the country's 1964-1985 military dictatorship

2015 Copa America Groupings, Schedule, Facts & Preview: Everything You Need to Know

The Copa America is the biggest soccer tournament in South America, and it is held once every two years. Latin Post breaks down the groups and pairings, lists the venues and names the 12 nations that qualified for the tournament.

Neymar Will Be Best Soccer Player in World, Says Brazil's Ronaldo

Former Brazilian National Team and Real Madrid striker Ronaldo recently said that he believes Neymar will go on to be a better soccer player than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Latin Post.com provides direct quotes from the two time FIFA World Cup champion.

Neymar, David Luiz Top List of Top 25 Most Power Brazilian Celebrities

"Forbes Brasil" recently released their annual most powerful celebrities list. The most influential voice appears to come from that of the sports world in Brazil. Latin Post.com lists all 25 celebrities and the nine athletes that made the list.

About 2,000 Brazil Couples Get Married on 'Dia do Sim' During Rio de Janeiro's Biggest Mass Wedding

"Dia do Sim" is a yearly event in Brazil targeted to couples who cannot afford to have a wedding, and in 2014, couples got married in record numbers.

Ballon d'Or 2015 Predictions: Why Neymar Is One of the Favorites to Win

For all his highs and lows, Neymar has now emerged as a Ballon d'Or candidate for 2014. But has he done enough to warrant his first such title?

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Names Former Treasury Secretary Joaquim Levy as Finance Minister

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has just named Joaquim Levy, a former treasury secretary, as finance minister of the Latin American country.

Copa America 2015 Groups Revealed, Predictions & Analysis: Colombia vs. Brazil

The groups for the 2015 Copa America have been announced and feature quite a few interesting matchups. Here is a look at each group and how it might ultimately unravel.

Ballon d'Or 2015 Predictions: Why Thomas Mueller Is Among Favorites to Win FIFA Player of the Year

Miroslav Klose is the highest scoring player in World Cup history. But the German might find his record broken by a countryman as soon as 2018 in Russia. The man who could break his record is none other than 25-year-old Thomas Mueller. The Bayern Munich star has had a tremendous 2014 and is among the favorites to take hold of the Ballon d'Or. But has he done enough to win it all?

Concern About Brazil's 2016 Olympics Raised After Corruption Probe Into Energy Giant Petrobras

Ahead of the 2016 Olympics, a corruption probe in Brazil is raising other questions about the largest construction firms.

Ebola Virus Outbreak Update: Cuban Doctor Diagnosed With Ebola Virus

A doctor sent to West Africa Sierra Leone to combat Ebola has been diagnosed with the disease, reports said Tuesday.

Miss Bumbum 2014: Indianara Carvalho Named Best Butt in Brazil, Fan Favorite Claudia Alende Takes Second

Indianara Carvalho said she didn't expect to win, but she was prepared for the competition. The 2014 Miss Bumbum competition came to an end on Monday night, and though Claudia Alende was the frontrunner, she did not end up receiving the best butt in Brazil title.

Brazil vs. Austria News, Preview, Predictions, TV Info: Will Thiago Silva's Comment Cause Locker Room Trouble?

Brazil will look to continue its solid play under Dunga when it visits Austria on an international friendly on Tuesday.

Spain vs Germany: International Friendly Schedule, Predictions & Preview

Two of the last reigning World Cup champions, Spain and Germany, will battle each other Tuesday in an international UEFA European international friendly soccer match. These two soccer nations are two of the greatest of all time. Latin Post.com previews the game and predicts who will win.

WhatsApp Used to Warn of Impending Violence in Brazil

WhatsApp used to warn of coming violence in Brazil A forwarded message circulating in northern Brazil warned people to stay inside on the night of Nov.

Latin America Has World's Highest Rate of Female Researchers

Latin America has the world's highest rate of female researchers, the head of the Science Policy and Sustainable Development Division of UNESCO said Wednesday.

Peru Makes Deals With China President Xi Jinping to Build Cross-Continental Railroad to Brazil

Peru's long infrastructure-building journey has just commenced as the South American nation pens various projects to build railroads across the country and continent.

Brazil Touted as New Hot Spot for Foreign Brand Fashion Labels

Brazil touted as new hot spot for foreign brand fashion labels Brazil has become the new hot spot for foreign brands in fashion, evident at the most recent runway show in the country.

Brazil TV News: New Soap Opera to Feature Diverse Cast, But Faces Criticism

The show originally aired in 2012. Brazil will show its first African soap opera. This is a reversal in the traditional flow of content. Africa normally airs Brazilian soap operas everywhere from Tunisia to South America, according to the Associated Press.

Miss Bumbum 2014: Brazil Competition Narrowed Down to 15 Contestants; See Who's Still In

After weeks of voting, the contestants of Brazil's Miss Bumbum contest have been narrowed down.

Brazil Building Internet Cable to Portugal to Avoid NSA Surveillance

The Brazilian government is breaking ties with American technology companies and is investing in building a cable to Portugal to escape the reach of the U.S. National Security Agency.
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