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Brazilian had 'no idea' he was going before firing squad

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Floods hit Sao Paulo in midst of Brazil drought

In Brazil a Sao Paulo suburb has been hit by severe flooding following heavy rains. Houses were destroyed and whole districts turned into rivers. The

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Brazil bids bye bye to Gisele as top model treads the catwalk for the last time

Gisele Bundchen strutted down the catwalk for the last time in an emotionally charged fashion show in Sao Paulo, Brazil Gisele has called time on a

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The treasurer of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party arrested on corruption charges

A senior member of Brazil’s ruling Workers’ Party has been arrested as part of an investigation into rampant corruption at the country’s state-run

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At least 500kgs of dead fish wash up in Brazilian lagoon

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Sao Paulo Fashion Week celebrates

Sao Paulo Fashion Week kicked off on Monday with a dose of old-school rock-n’-roll swagger care of Iggy Pop. The American singer was on hand to

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Rio de Janeiro: Water quality causes a stink ahead of Olympics

Rio de Janeiro’s governor has admitted that a pledge to clean up waterways ahead of next year’s Olympic Games will not be fully met. It comes as

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President Rousseff faces growing national anger in Brazil

Brazil’s president has come under more public pressure to quit, with protest rallies in 156 cities over the weekend. Although well over half a

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Nationwide demonstrations call for Brazil's president to be sacked

There have been more demonstrations in major cities across Brazil all calling for the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff. Protesters are angry

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Brazil: Clashes break out at protest against new labour law

Police have used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators in the Brazilian capital. Thousands had gathered in Brasilia to voice their

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Brazilian police in deadly drug shootouts draw fire from NGOs

A symbolic empty coffin buried at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a boy named Eduardo, represents the latest child death in gunfire

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Rio de Janeiro: Protesters stage mock burial over killings in city's shantytowns

Dozens of people have taken part in a march and symbolic burial in Rio de Janeiro, to protest against violence in the city’s shantytowns. It comes

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Brazil: Anger at Rio military police after boy dies in favela clashes

Hundreds of people protested in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, blaming Brazilian police for the death of a 10-year-old boy during clashes with locals in

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Rio de Janeiro: Protest following death of 10-year-old 'at hands of police'

A rally has taken place in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro to protest against violence in the Alemao favela complex. A ten-year-old boy was

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Brazil: Fireballs seen at huge fuel storage blaze

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Brazil: Four dead in helicopter crash

A pilot and three passengers died when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed onto the roof of a condominium in Sao Paulo, south eastern

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For Sale - two Brazilian World Cup stadiums

Brazil’s football World Cup dream continues to be the stuff of nightmares. Two stadiums that hosted several games are now up for sale as the owner

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Brazilian prosecutors push for tougher measures against corruption

Brazilian prosecutors are calling for tougher prison sentences and more legal powers to crackdown on corruption. They are hoping to ride a wave of

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Volvo Ocean Race leaves for Brazil after Cyclone Pam delay

The fifth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race in New Zealand finally got underway on Wednesday following a three-day delay to avoid the worst of Cyclone Pam

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Rousseff vows to combat Brazil's corruption after mass protests

The Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has vowed to step up the fight against corruption following mass anti-government protests. But she has