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Watch: Footage of uncontacted Amazon tribe members emerges

In June 2019, deforestation in the world's largest tropical rainforest was 88% higher June 2018.

23/07/2019

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Brazil bids farewell to Bossa nova legend Joao Gilberto

Fans from around the world honoured Bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto at his funeral in Rio de Janeiro.

09/07/2019

Cult

João Gilberto, 'father of bossa nova' dies aged 88

The pioneering Brazilian musician and creator of bossa nova, João Gilberto, has died aged 88

07/07/2019

Brazil

João Gilberto, pioneer of Brazil's bossa nova, dies at 88

The Grammy-winning artist was instrumental in popularizing the bossa nova music style around the world.

07/07/2019

Brazil

Sharp rise in Amazon deforestation in Brazil under Bolsonaro

Sharp rise in Amazon deforestation in Brazil under Bolsonaro

04/07/2019

Sport

Argentina make quarter finals

Argentina make Copa America quarter-finals after lacklustre win over Qatar

24/06/2019

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Sao Paulo celebrates gay pride with largest crowds yet

Hundreds of thousands of revellers flooded Sao Paulo's Avenida Paulista Sunday (June 23) with a festive atmosphere as they sang and danced at the 23rd annual Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade, which organisers bill as the largest gay pride parade in the world.

24/06/2019

Brazil

Brazilian president says decision to criminalise homophobia 'wrong'

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro told reporters on Friday that the Supreme Court's decision to criminalise homophobia overstepped the court's prerogatives.

15/06/2019

Brazil

Brazil's Marta becomes first player to score in 5 World Cups

Brazil's Marta Viera da Silva has become the first footballer, male or female, to score in five editions of the World Cup. And now she's on the cusp of breaking another World Cup record.

14/06/2019

Sport

Neymar, sponsors suspend some ad campaigns after rape allegation - statement

Neymar, sponsors suspend some ad campaigns after rape allegation - statement

08/06/2019

Brazil

Watch: Free rooftop yoga on offer in Brazilian favela

Residents of one of Sao Paolo's most dangerous neighbourhoods are being offered rooftop yoga classes.

07/06/2019

Brazil

Neymar accused of rape in Paris, player says he was set up

The Brazilian striker defended himself on Instagram in a 7-minute video that includes WhatsApp messages he says were exchanged with the accuser days later.

02/06/2019

Brazil

How climate change is hitting livelihoods in Brazil's mangrove forests

A fisherman has been telling his story of how climate change is threatening his livelihood in Brazil's coastal areas.

30/05/2019

Brazil

'At least 55 inmates choked and stabbed to death in Brazil jails'

At least 55 prisoners have been found dead in four jails in the Brazilian city of Manaus after clashes between rival gangs, authorities said.

28/05/2019

Brazil

Indigenous Brazilians protest against President Bolsonaro’s land reforms

The representatives of more than 300 tribes are angry that President Jair Bolsonaro has closed down the country’s indigenous affairs agency.

27/04/2019

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Brazil's indigenous leaders protest in parliament

Indigenous leaders met with lawmakers to discuss land rights and the role of their communities in the protection of the environment Thursday amid protests against the policies of Brazil's new far-right president.

26/04/2019

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Indigenous peoples gather to defend their lands in Brazil

Thousands of indigenous protesters gathered at the Esplanade of Ministries of Brasilia to defend the land and the cultural rights of indigenous peoples who are threatened by the government of Jair Bolsonaro.

25/04/2019

Brazil

Hunt for survivors after deadly building collapse in Brazil

Firefighters search for survivors after two illegally constructed buildings collapsed in Rio de Janeiro. At least three people were killed and dozens are injured.

13/04/2019

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Heavy rains in Brazil cause floods and at least ten people killed

Heavy rains killed at least ten people in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday and left the city plunged in rubble and mud. Local authorities estimated that at least 152 millimetres of rain fell in just four hours of Monday night.

10/04/2019

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Brazil: Deadly rains lash Rio de Janeiro

Torrential rains doused Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (April 9), killing at least three people and sowing chaos in Brazil's second largest city, which declared a state of emergency.

09/04/2019

Brazil

Brazil rejects UN appeal not to revise history by denying 1964 coup

According to Bolsonaro, the overthrow of an elected leftist government was not a coup d'etat, but a legitimate movement backed by the country's Congress and judiciary

05/04/2019

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Brazilian radio show robbed live on the internet

A Brazilian radio show was broadcasting live when a robbery took place inside one of its studios in Sao Paulo on Tuesday night.

04/04/2019

Brazil

NATO chief says Latin American countries could become 'partners'

It could be a boost for Brazil's new right-wing government,

04/04/2019

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Indigenous groups protest proposed health reforms

Indigenous groups across Brazil protested Wednesday against a proposal to transfer Indigenous health services from the federal government to municipalities.

28/03/2019

Brazil

Brazil's former president Temer arrested in corruption probe

Brazil's former president, Michel Temer, arrested corruption investigation.

21/03/2019

Brazil

Porsche sports cars among destroyed cargo of sunken Grande America

They included some of the exclusive 911 GT2 RS models, which were on their way to customers in Brazil when the accident happened.

19/03/2019