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Brazil's lower house speaker to go on trial for corruption

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday voted to allow the Lower House speaker Edward Cunha to go on trial for corruption. He is accused of taking bribes

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Brazil and BHP Billiton strike deal over Samarco dam disaster

Four months after what has been described as Brazil’s worst environmental disaster, a compensation deal has been struck. The dam which burst in

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Brazilian judge frees Vice President of Facebook in Latin America

Argentinian Diego Dzodan was arrested for refusing to hand over to the police information about a user of the message service WhatsApp

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Facebook executive's arrest in Brazil called 'extreme and disproportionate'

Facebook has denounced the arrest in Brazil of Diego Dzodan, its vice president for Latin America, over a court order for the company's WhatsApp division to cooperate with a drug case.

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Problems mount for Rio Olympic organisers as human arm reportedly found in sailing venue

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Arrest warrant issued for man behind President Dilma Rousseff's election campaign - reports

In Brazil it’s reported an arrest warrant has been issued for the man behind President Dilma Rousseff’s successful election campaign. It’s understood

Sport

American Athletes warned over Zika risks at Rio Olympics

The Director of the United State’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has warned American athletes about the risks of travelling

Brazil

Brazil carnival opens, amid growing Zika fears

The world’s biggest Carnival burst into life on Friday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Samba groups kicked off proceedings at the Sambadrome for the

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Brazil in crisis as Zika fears mount

In exactly six months, the summer Olympic Games will open in Rio de Janeiro. Even though some 500 millions de dollars have been axed to balance the

Brazil

Rio ready to revel as Carnival opens despite Zika fears

Rio is ready to spread the sparkle as King Momo declares Carnival open. O começo – o maior #carnaval do mundo! King Momo thrilled to receive the keys

Economy

Zika virus fear boosts sales of 'Cancel For Any Reason' travel insurance

Purchase of 'Cancel For Any Reason' polices for trips to Zika-impacted areas has surged according to US insurance company RoamRight.

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Rio's fancy dress pet parade

Super heroes, queens and princesses were among costumed pets at a special Brazil parade. The event, called Blocao, took place near the Copacabana

Sport

Olympic flame to pass through refugee camp

The flame for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will pass through a refugee camp in Athens and one refugee will be among the torch bearers

World News

Brazil sends in troops to help eradicate mosquito-borne Zika virus

Brazil has warned it’s losing the battle against the spread of the Zika virus which is suspected of being responsible for a dramatic rise in the

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Start the dance!

Drums started to echo across Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome on Sunday (January 24) as the technical rehearsals for the world’s most famous Carnival

World News

WHO raises the alarm over spread of Zika virus through the Americas

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could spread to almost every country in the Americas. It has been

Brazil

Dozens hospitalised after chemical explosion of toxic gas at Brazilian port

Dozens are hospitalised, a terminal closed and homes evacuated, following a huge chemical explosion at Brazil's biggest port.

Brazil

Sao Paulo police clash with protesters over transport fares hike

Sao Paulo police in Brazil have been accused by protesters of being heavy handed in breaking up a demonstration against a hike in public transport

Brazil

Brazil: public transport protests turn violent

Demonstrations turn violent on the streets of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Sport

Biwott and Ayalew win Saint Silvester Road Race

Some 30 thousand athletes from 42 different countries gathered in Sao Paolo on Thursday to take part in the 91st edition of the Saint Silvester Road