Brazil

Brazil: Why Did Police Raid Jair Bolsonaro's Home?

Brazil police have arrested one of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's closest aides as part of an investigation into a group suspected of falsifying information on Covid-19 vaccination cards.
Brazil’s Candomble: The History, Beliefs of The  Afro-Brazilian Religion

Brazil's Candomble: History, Beliefs of the Afro-Brazilian Religion

African slaves developed the Afro-Brazilian religion called Candomble in Brazil during the 19th century.
Brazil: Tech Giants Slam Country's 'Fake News' Bill

Brazil: Tech Giants Slam Country's 'Fake News' Bill

The Brazilian government and courts are up in arms against tech giants over their resistance to a proposed bill to combat the spread of fake news.
Brazil: 5 Brazilian Dances to Let Loose With

Brazil: 5 Popular Brazilian Dances to Get Loose With

Here are five spectacular Brazilian dances that tourists might want to try when in Brazil. If there is one thing Brazil is known for, it is the carnivals and its love for soccer.
Jair Bolsonaro Appears Before Brazil Police for January 8 Riot

Jair Bolsonaro Appears Before Brazil Police for January 8 Riot

Jair Bolsonaro denies any alleged role in the January 8 riot in Brazil. Jair Bolsonaro has testified in front of the federal police amid the investigation of the January 8 riot, which saw the attack on government buildings by his supporters in the capital Brasilia after he lost in the presidential election.
 Brazil Temporarily Suspends Telegram for Not Complying on Order Against Neo-Nazi Groups

Brazil Temporarily Suspends Telegram for Not Complying on Order Against Neo-Nazi Groups

Brazil's far-right has long used messaging app Telegram in its activities. The app had a key role in planning the January 8 and was even used by Neo-Nazis.
Brazil: Lula’s Top Security Adviser Resigns – Here’s Why

Brazil: Lula's Top Security Adviser Resigns - Here's Why

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's top security official submitted their resignation amid the probe into Brazil riot on January 8.
Massive Interpol Raid Confiscated Massive Amounts of Drugs, Guns, Ammunition

Massive Interpol-Led Operation Seized Over $5 Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Drugs in Latin America

Authorities in Latin America have confiscated cocaine and other illegal drugs worth $5.7 billion in an operation spanning 15 countries, according to Interpol.
Luiz inácio Lula Da Silva Accuses of ‘Encouraging War’ in Ukraine; White House Slams Brazilian President

Luiz inácio Lula Da Silva Accuses US of ‘Encouraging War’ in Ukraine; White House Slams Brazilian President

The president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, threw an accusation against the United States about the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.
Gisele Bundchen Gets Real on ‘Trials’ Months After Tom Brady Divorce

Gisele Bundchen Gets Real on ‘Trials’ Months After Tom Brady Divorce

It has been almost six months since Gisele Bundchen and retired football legend Tom Brady finalized their divorce following 13 years of marriage, and the Brazilian model seemed to be moving on with positive vibes only.
Brazil: Police Ordered to Question Jair Bolsonaro About January 8 Riot

Brazil: Police Ordered to Question Jair Bolsonaro About January 8 Riot

Brazil continues its crackdown on the people behind the January 8 riot. Now, a Supreme Court justice has ordered police to question former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil: Why Did Lula Travel to China?

Brazil: Why Did Lula Travel to China?

President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will be visiting China this week, eyeing a talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is expected to focus largely on trade, including the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Brazil: Lula Takes Shot at Jair Bolsonaro in 100th Day as President

Brazil: Lula Takes Shot at Jair Bolsonaro in 100th Day as President

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has just reached his first 100 days, and he used this occasion to take aim at his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil Man Kills 4 Children With an Ax in Attack on Day Care Center

Brazil Man Kills 4 Children With an Ax in Attack on Day Care Center

The city of Blumenau in southern Brazil is in shock after a man attacked a day care center in the city and killed four children with an ax.
Brazil: Brazilian Woman Buried Alive by Drug Dealers Fighting for Survival After Being Pulled Out

Brazilian Woman Found Buried Alive in Brazil Cemetery After Drug Dealers Beat, Abducted Her

A Brazilian woman was found buried alive inside a tomb in a cemetery in Minas Gerais, Brazil. A Brazilian woman was found buried alive inside a tomb in a cemetery in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Jair Bolsonaro Back in Brazil After Self-imposed Exile in Florida

Jair Bolsonaro Is Back in Brazil After Self-Imposed Exile in Florida

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has returned to his country after being in self-imposed exile for three months in Florida.
 Brazil: Teenager Stabs and Kills Teacher, Wounds 5 Others in Sao Paolo

Brazil: Teenager Stabs and Kills Teacher, Wounds 5 Others in Sao Paolo

A stabbing attack in a school in Sao Paolo, Brazil has left many in the South American country reeling, as a 13-year-old boy stabbed one of his teachers to death before attacking and injuring five others.
Brazil President Lula da Silva Cancels China Trip Due to Pneumonia

Brazil President Lula da Silva Cancels China Trip Due to Pneumonia

Brazil President Lula da Silva's March 27-31 trip to China must be rescheduled due to pneumonia.
Brazil Criminal Gang with Plans to Attack Public Servants Busted

Brazil Criminal Gang with Plans to Attack Public Servants Busted

Federal police raided several states Wednesday to crack down on a Brazil criminal planning to kidnap and murder public figures, including a retired judge who oversaw the country's most significant corruption case.
Latin America's Finest Festivals

Latin America: 5 Most Unique Festivals in the Region

People in Latin America celebrate colorful, unique festivals that are being enjoyed not only by the locals but even tourists.
Brazil: Elon Musk Bringing Internet to the Amazon a Boost for Criminals

Brazil: Elon Musk's Starlink Wireless Internet Is Helping Criminals in the Amazon

Federal agents in Brazil recently found that criminal groups use Elon Musk's Starlink wireless internet service to their advantage.
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