Brazil 'I won't resign' - Brazil's president vows to fight hush money claims Brazilian President Michel Temer says he will fight allegations that he endorsed the paying of hush money to an ex-lawmaker jailed for corruption.
markets Brazilian shares tumble on fears president could be ousted Brazil's Bovespa index fell 10 percent on a report President Michel Temer condoned an attempt to silence a potential witness in a corruption probe.
Brazil Brazil's Temer denies approving hush money in corruption case A newspaper has reported claims the president was recorded giving his blessing to an attempt to pay a potential witness in a corruption case to keep quiet.
Brazil Brazil declares Zika emergency over The emergency had been in place since November 2015, when the virus was linked to the birth of babies with abnormally small heads.
Brazil Ex-Brazil President Lula appears in court on corruption charges Former Brazilian President Lula appears in court before a top anti-graft judge to face the first of five corruption-related charges
no comment Brazil: Artists against budget cuts Dozens of dancers, singers and musicians performed before a crowd outside the Municipal Theatre in Rio de Janeiro to protest budget cuts and delayed payments.
Brazil Indigenous Warao flee Venezuela in search of new life in Brazil Thousands of indigenous Warao people, mostly hailing from the Orinoco Delta in eastern Venezuela, have fled to Brazil to seek a new life.
Brazil Prison guards in Brazil scuffle in parliament pensions protest There were rowdy scenes inside Brazil’s parliament on Wednesday night after prison guards protesting against new retirement rules stormed the committee room.
Brazil Rio buses torched in suspected gang-related violence Suspected drug gang members set fire to at least seven commuter buses and two lorries in Rio de Janeiro causing major traffic problems on Tuesday.
Brazil Ex-tycoon Eike Batista leaves Rio jail ahead of bribery trial Brazilian oil and mining magnate Eike Batista has left a Rio de Janeiro jail for house arrest ahead of a trial on corruption charges.
Brazil Violence erupts after general strike in Brazil In Rio de Janeiro, at least eight buses were torched as police launched rounds of tear gas and rubber bullets at masked demonstrators.
Brazil Brazil cities paralysed by nationwide anti-austerity strikes Nationwide strikes led by unions in Brazil to protest against government austerity measures have seriously disrupted public transport in several cities.
world news Thousands of indigenous Brazilians protest Thousands of indigenous people protest in Brazil
Brazil Clashes erupt as indigenous activists protest in Brasilia Indigenous people and police have clashed near Brasilia’s congressional building, during a protest over land disputes.
no comment Arnold Schwarzenegger kicks off the 2017 Arnold Classic in Sao Paulo Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted the 2017 Arnold Classic South American Pro Show edition which kicked off in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday (April 22), with wins for Czech bodybuilder Lukas Osladil and US
Brazil Brazil Petrobras probe: judge targets dozens of politicians In Brazil, President Michel Temer’s government is reeling after a Supreme court judge placed dozens of politicians under formal investigation for bribery.
Brazil Brazil: protesters line the streets to denounce planned reforms Thousands have taken to the streets of Brazil to protest against the government’s proposed economic reforms.
Brazil Brazil: Cunha gets 15 years for corruption A Brazilian court has sentenced the former speaker of the country's lower house, Eduardo Cunha to more than 15 years in prison for corruption.
Brazil Rio starts vaccinating against yellow fever after the worst outbreak in decades Authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have started vaccinating against yellow fever amid the worst outbreak of the disease in decades.
