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Brazilians mourn the killing of a human rights activist

Marielle Franco was an outspoken critic of police killings of poor residents.

21/03/2018

Brazil

Brazil: Protests over murder of Rio politician

Feelings are running high after the execution-style killing of human rights activist Marielle Franco and her driver

21/03/2018

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Venezuelan refugees crisis in Brazil keeps worsening

The Venezuelan refugee crisis in Brazil has worsened, with hundreds pouring into the country on a daily basis, official statistics showed.

12/03/2018

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Faithful mutt waits months outside Sao Paulo hospital for dead owner

Looking forlorn but hopeful, this dog sat guard for months outside a Sao Paulo hospital wondering if his owner might return.

10/03/2018

Brazil

Ten detained in Brazilian infected meat scandal

The "Weak Flesh" probe into rotten and tampered meat products has wreaked havoc in the world's largest beef and chicken exporter

06/03/2018

Brazil

Neymar leaves hospital after 'successful' surgery

The world's most expensive footballer was operated on for a fractured metatarsal and sprained ankle. The procedure "went perfectly," according to the Brazilian Football Confederation.

05/03/2018

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Neymar's recovery from foot surgery may take three months

The world's most expensive player may take three months to recuperate.

01/03/2018

Brazil

Amazon Rainforest 'heading to point of no return'

Research suggests deforestation is leading the Amazon Rainforest to the point of no return.

22/02/2018

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Brazil's Champions Parade takes on anti-establishment tone

As the country emerges from recession, leading politicians avoid the weekend's festivities at Rio's Sambadrone

18/02/2018

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Brazil's military takes charge of Rio as gang violence spikes

Brazilian President Michel Temer has signed a decree giving the country's military full control of security in Rio de Janeiro in response to rising drug gang violence.

18/02/2018

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Sambadrome

Thousands of performers paraded through the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on Monday night.

13/02/2018

Brazil

Rio's carnival hots up as tourists flock to Brazil's party central

A memorable 2018 carnival looks assured after a dazzling display of dancers, songs and setpieces.

13/02/2018

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Feathers and diamanté: Brazil's samba schools strut their stuff

Brazil's samba schools gear up for the carnival competition to see who will be crowned 2018 champions.

10/02/2018

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Carnival spirit: revellers dance their way through Rio's streets

The Carmelitas bloco is one of the most traditional carnival street parties in Rio de Janeiro, taking its name from the legend of a cloistered catholic nun that escaped the convent to join a carnival street party.

10/02/2018

Brazil

It's Carnival time in Rio

For the first time, a Brit is the lead dancer for one of the main samba schools in the festive competition.

10/02/2018

Brazil

Brazil's biggest paper stops publishing articles on Facebook

One of Brazil's major national newspapers, Folha de S.Paulo, has stopped publishing articles on their Facebook page because it believes the social media platform does not "value professional journalism".

08/02/2018

Brazil

Army join police in carnival crackdown in Rio

With 48 hours to go before 1.5 million tourists hit the streets violence is rising.

08/02/2018

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Brazil's Lula tops poll despite corruption conviction

If the former president is allowed to run in the October election, a new poll shows he would lead the field with 34 percent of the vote.

01/02/2018

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Brazil: Lula pursues presidential comeback campaign

The leftist icon is determined to run in October's election despite failing to overturn a corruption conviction

26/01/2018

Brazil

Ex-Brazilian president Lula da Silva denies corruption after court uph

Court ruling a major blow to Lula's hopes of regaining presidency but is to go on fighting

25/01/2018

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Brazil awaits Lula conviction ruling

Popular former leader will be unable to run in October poll if conviction is upheld

24/01/2018

Brazil

Baby killed as car hits crowd at Copacabana beach

At least 15 people were injured when the out-of-control vehicle ploughed into pedestrians - the driver reportedly telling police that he had suffered an epileptic fit

19/01/2018

Brazil

Brazilian women protest against planned abortion legislation

Brazilian women protest over government plans to further restrict access to abortion. Termination is at present illegal unless the mother's life is in danger, rape is involved, or if the foetus has certain brain abnormalities.

04/01/2018

Brazil

Drug lord extradited to Brazil

A Brazilian drug dealer has been extradited from Paraguay. He was handed to Brazil's federal police at a military airport before being taken back to serve a 17-year sentence for drug trafficking

29/12/2017

Brazil

Tributes paid to killed police officers in Brazil

Honouring fallen police officers in Rio, one of the most violent cities in Latin America

28/12/2017

Brazil

Brazil prison videos spark brutality investigation

Three prisons in Goias state are under investigation after shocking videos emerged of guards torturing inmates.

01/12/2017