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Brazil

Popularity boost for Brazil's Rousseff? Lula da Silva to become chief of staff

Former President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is to take over as chief of staff for current leader Dilma Rousseff at a time of economic and

16/03/2016

Brazil

Millions in Brazil demand President Rouseff's impeachment

As many as three million people have rallied in cities across Brazil calling for president Dilma Rouseff’s impeachment over alleged fiscal

14/03/2016

Brazil

Brazil's former President Lula da Silva in money laundering probe

Charges have been filed against former Brazilian President Lula da Silva in a money laundering investigation after being detained and questioned in a

10/03/2016

Sport

Judo undergoes 2016 Olympic test event

The testing of sports events, arenas and facilities for the Rio Olympics are coming thick and fast now with just under five months to go until the

09/03/2016

Brazil

Brazilian president in show of support for her predecessor

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff made a brief appearance at the home of her predecessor Lula da Silva on Saturday, a day after he was questioned in

05/03/2016

Brazil

Corruption investigators question former Brazilian president Lula da Silva

Lula da Silva has been freed after being questioned as part of a probe into claims of bribery and money laundering

04/03/2016

Brazil

Corruption investigators detain former Brazilian President Lula da Silva for questioning

Investigators are looking into claims that Lula benefited from illegal kickbacks at the state oil company Petrobras

04/03/2016

Brazil

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

04/03/2016

Economy

Brazil's economy heading for depression after slumping 3.8% in 2015

The spectre of depression hangs over Brazil after its economy contracted by 3.8 percent last year as businesses invested less and laid off more than 1.5 million workers.

03/03/2016

Brazil

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

03/03/2016

Brazil

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

02/03/2016

Brazil

Brazil jails Facebook executive for refusing to share WhatsApp data

Facebook has called the arrest of its Latin America vice president over a court order in a drug trafficking case “extreme and disproportionate”.

02/03/2016

Business Series

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.

01/03/2016

Brazil

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

01/03/2016

Sport

A bout time: Professional boxers could appear at Rio Olympics

New plans being proposed at boxing’s world governing body (AIBA) could see professionals allowed to participate at this summer’s Rio Olympics. Boxing

25/02/2016

Brazil

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

22/02/2016

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Carnival comes to a close

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival season drew to a close in the early hours of Sunday with this year’s final event, a spectacular parade by Carnival

15/02/2016

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

09/02/2016

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

06/02/2016

Brazil

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

05/02/2016

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

05/02/2016

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.

02/02/2016

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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

01/02/2016

Brazil

Race to find vaccine, as mosquito-born Zika virus grips Americas

The race is on to find a vaccine, as the mosquito-born Zika virus takes hold in the Americas. It is being linked to severe birth defects. Around

29/01/2016

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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

26/01/2016

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.

15/01/2016