Brazil

Brazil 11 hours ago

More than 30 dead in Brazil bus and truck collision

Over 30 people were killed after a packed bus collided with a truck in Brazil; the other passengers were transported to a local hospital and remain in critical condition.

Media 2 days ago

Brazilian lawmakers appeal to international human rights org over state censorship efforts

Brazilian legislators challenge state censorship attempts amid revelations regarding censorship industrial complex.

Brazil December 10

Brazilian President Lula in ICU after surgery to drain head hemorrhage, hospital says

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in an ICU after undergoing surgery to drain an intracranial hemorrhage following a fall at home in October.

Brazil November 30

How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office

Brazil's Federal Police in November formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and more than 30 other people of attempting a coup to keep him in office.

US Regions November 29

US-based model, husband and child kidnapped and held 12 hours after leaving restaurant in Brazil: reports

A Brazilian model who lives in the U.S. was kidnapped along with her husband and child in her home country this week and held captive for 12 hours.

Lifestyle November 24

'Cursed' 800-pound emerald ordered to return back to Brazil from U.S.

A U.S. judge has ruled that the Bahia Emerald, which was mined in 2001 and smuggled into the U.S., may return to Brazil. The jewel has been described as "cursed."

Brazil November 21

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro and aides indicted for alleged 2022 coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including aides, were indicted by federal police on Thursday for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office in 2022.

World November 19

Brazil's first lady aims explicit joke at key target of husband's administration: 'F--- you, Elon Musk'

Brazil’s first lady Janja Lula da Silva ripped Elon Musk over the weekend, telling the entrepreneur that she "isn't afraid of him" during a pre-G-20 event.

Brazil November 13

1 dead, Supreme Court evacuated as explosions rattle Brazilian capital

The Brazilian Supreme Court was evacuated Wednesday following two explosions in its vicinity, stoking security concerns in the G-20's leadup.

World October 30

Skydiver plunges to death in freak accident after both parachutes fail

A shocking video has been released showing the moment professional skydiver Carolina Muñoz Kennedy plunged to her death after both parachutes failed during a fatal dive in Brazil over the weekend.