Brazil

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

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

13/01/2016

Brazil

Brazil: public transport protests turn violent

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

09/01/2016

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

31/12/2015

Brazil

Brazil railway station blaze kills firefighter in Sao Paulo

A firefighter died when a blaze destroyed a large part of Sao Paulo’s nineteenth century railway station on Monday. The building houses a museum

22/12/2015

Brazil

WhatsApp returns to Brazil after brief suspension

Popular phone and tablet programme WhatsApp has been restored in Brazil after being banned for 12 hours. The ban, for 48 hours, was imposed because

17/12/2015

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World’s biggest floating Christmas tree lights up in Rio

A colourful spectacle of fireworks and lights marked the launching of Rio de Janeiro’s traditional floating Christmas tree on Saturday. The massive

14/12/2015

Brazil

Brazil: Despite setbacks, President Rousseff vows to fight impeachment

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has vowed to continue to defend her mandate. This, in spite of the Supreme Court quashing appeals from the

05/12/2015

Economy

Brazil's recession deepens as economy shrinks more

Brazil’s worst recession in 25 years has deepened. The economy shrank 1.7 percent in the third quarter – half a percent more than analysts had

01/12/2015

Sport

Rio's Olympic whitewater slalom course put through its paces

The test events for next year’s Rio Olympics are coming thick and fast now. After sailing, badminton and field hockey, the latest venue to be put

27/11/2015