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Brazil federal police seek extradition of Bolsonaro supporters from Argentina
Brazil’s Federal Police has requested the extradition of dozens of people who had fled the country after being accused of storming top government offices last year, in an alleged bid to forcefully ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
Police in Brazil report an explosion outside the country’s Supreme Court in the capital
Police in Brazil report an explosion outside the country’s Supreme Court in the capitalWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Marielle Franco murder: ex-police jailed for decades over crime that shook Brazil
Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz sentenced to 78 and 59 years over 2018 murder of prominent Rio city councillor. Two former police officers who confessed to the murder of the Rio city councillor ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
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Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast
Brazil’s federal police have indicted 20 people for rock salt mining in the northeastern coastal city of Maceio that destroyed five urban neighborhoods and forced tens of thousands of people to ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Brazil police eye top crime faction after brazen murder at São Paulo airport
Killing of Antônio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach, 38, former First Capital Command member, spawns number of theories. Police investigating a brazen murder at the arrivals area of Brazil’s main airport ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Positively Pernambuco – a story of hope in Brazil
A fashion photographer and a teacher shift the focus onto one of Brazil’s most marginalised communitiesWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals
Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
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Neymar, Endrick out of Brazil squad for qualifiers
Al Hilal forward Neymar and Real Madrid's Endrick have been left out of Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Venezuela and Uruguay.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Brazil criticizes Venezuela for escalating tensions and personal attacks
Brazil’s government has broken its silence over growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was surprised by “the offensive tone” adopted by Venezuelan ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Brazil’s growing gambling habit threatens to hit economy
Explosion of online sports betting in South American nation sparks warnings about its damaging impactWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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Brazil’s global balancing act is trickier than ever
President Lula has sought to maintain ties with the US, China and Russia. But even before the re-election of Donald Trump, that diplomatic space was shrinkingWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court
The suspected attacker is believed to have been killed by his own explosives.Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
At Least 1 Killed in Explosions in Brazil’s Capital
Two explosions rocked the area near the heart of the Brazilian government’s offices.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
China arms itself for potential trade war with Trump
Beijing has enacted sweeping laws since US president-elect’s first term that would allow it to retaliate if threatenedWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Vinícius is a star for Real Madrid, but why not for Brazil?
Vinícius is stellar for Madrid and is reaching his peak. So why has he not yet been able to translate his club form, and status, into success with Brazil?Sports - ESPN - 7 hours ago -
Brazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice says he believes that the explosion outside the court in Brasilia was the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech targeting the country’s ...World - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
Police and firefighters attacked with fireworks
Three teenagers are arrested as emergency workers are targeted with fireworks during Bonfire Night.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Grading Argentina, Brazil and South America's World Cup hopefuls
It's time to give each team a letter grade from A to F based on their performances so far.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
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Brazil's Lula cancels trip to Russia for BRICS summit after an accident
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after an accident at home that left him with a cut in the neckWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
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Brazil's president cancels Russia trip after injuring head
The 78-year-old president was scheduled to travel to Russia to attend the Brics summit.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
BHP accused of ‘doggedly trying to avoid’ responsibility for Brazil dam disaster
Largest group lawsuit in English legal history over 2015 dam collapse that killed 19 people opens at high court in London. The Anglo-Australian mining company BHP has been accused of “cynically and ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
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Gunman kills 3 people in southern Brazil during hours-long shootout
Authorities in southern Brazil say a 45-year-old man barricaded himself in a house and killed his father, brother and a police officer in an hours-long shootout before he himself was fatally shotWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
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BHP and Vale agree landmark $23bn settlement over Brazil dam disaster
Deal relating to damages following 2015 Mariana incident comes as groups face separate lawsuit in London’s High CourtBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Player sent off after 3 seconds in Brazil's Serie A
A Brazilian striker was sent off in a top-division match on Saturday after hitting a rival with his elbow just three seconds into a match.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
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Voters in Brazil's largest city reelect mayor, who detaches from Bolsonaro after tumultuous campaign
Voters in Brazil’s biggest city of Sao Paulo have reelected mayor Ricardo Nunes following a tumultuous campaign that pitted him against a leftist ally of President Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
São Paulo loss caps dismal local elections for Brazil’s Lula
Defeat of candidates backed by leftwing president at regional level weakens his own re-election prospectsBusiness - Financial Times - October 27
