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Afro-Brazilians pay tribute to their sea goddess to mark the New Year

Afro-Brazilians paid tribute to their sea goddess Yemanja in a New Year celebration on Rio's famous Copacabana beach.

Brazil

At least 10 dead after bridge in northern Brazil collapses

Police operating on the border of the northern states of Maranhao and Tocantins said four trucks, two cars and two motorcycles fell into the river.

Brazil

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site

Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction.

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Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead and a dozen others missing

A bridge in northern Brazil collapsed on Sunday, killing at least two people and leaving a dozen missing. Eight vehicles, including trucks and cars, fell into the river. A sulphuric acid spill is hindering rescue efforts. Investigations are underway.

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Brazil

10 killed after plane crashes into house in southern Brazil

The Civil Defence Agency said the aircraft hit the chimney of the home and then the second floor of a building before crashing into a mobile phone shop in a largely residential neighbourhood of Gramado.

Lifestyle

First ever photograph of uncontacted Massaco people in Brazil

The Amazonian community is called 'Massaco' after the river that runs through their lands. It is not known, however, exactly what they call themselves.

Brazil

Dozens killed after passenger bus hits truck in south-east Brazil

A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early has killed 38 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil, officials said.

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A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights

A group of volunteers, through a project called “Coletivo Inclusão”, is taking adventurous disabled people up one of Rio de Janeiro’s most complex trails, reaching places some would say impossible for those who are not able to walk.

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Rio de Janeiro's missing children

The NGO Rio de Paz organised a demonstration on Copacabana beach on Wednesday to demand answers from the government about the violent deaths of children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Sea lion makes unusual visit to Ipanema beach

A fur seal appeared on the sand of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Ipanema beach on Wednesday morning.

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In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski

On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski.

Culture news

Brazil court orders Adele song to be removed from global streaming

Adele is the subject of a plagiarism case, alleged to have “lifted” works from a Brazilian composer’s 1995 work. A court in Brazil is demanding that the song in question is removed from streaming services.

Brazil

Brazilian president discharged from hospital following fall

The Brazilian president is expected to stay in São Paulo until Thursday and then return to Brasilia. Lula spoke to say that he is "whole" and ready to lead the country.

Brazil

Brazil's President Lula in intensive care after brain surgery

Back in October, the Brazilian leader cancelled a trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after he suffered a fall at home.

Markets

Coffee prices at record levels - Cost of a cup set for steaming high

There are growing concerns about the crop in Brazil and Vietnam, the world's biggest coffee producers.

Business

Apology incoming! Carrefour caught in South American beef scandal

Carrefour SA's chief executive officer (CEO), Alexandre Bompard, has said that he will be issuing a public apology to Brazil's government to smooth over a controversy sparked by the supermarket after it said that it would not be supplying South American beef to its French customers.

Green News

COP 29: Brazil warns no deal unless rich states up finance targets

Brazilian chief negotiator - representing next COP host country - told Euronews second Azeri finance bid came too late in summit, leaving doubt over whether deal can be clinched.

Green News

Who is hosting the COP30 UN climate talks?

Due to a lack of hotels in host city Belem, delegates will have to sleep on cruise ships.

Brazil

UN chief: 'Failure is not an option' in fight against climate change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit.

Destinations

First time in Brazil? The must-see cities, beaches and nature

Brazil is gearing up to showcase the best of its unique biomes and ecotourism experiences.