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Brazil mudslides kill at least 94, with dozens still missing

Rio de Janeiro state’s government has confirmed that at least 94 people died in landslides that ravaged the city of Petropolis, but it is still unclear how many bodies remain trapped in the mud

The Independent UK

At least 38 dead in floods near Rio de Janeiro: officials

Petrópolis (Brazil) (AFP) - At least 38 people were killed in devastating flash floods that swept through the picturesque Brazilian city of Petropolis, turning streets into torrential rivers, officials said Wednesday.

AFP

Brazil mudslides and floods kill at least 18 outside Rio

There was widespread concern that the death toll could surge as teams searched damaged areas in the Petropolis region

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At least eight people killed in Rio de Janeiro police raid

At least eight people were killed on Friday during a dawn police raid in Rio de Janeiro's Vila Cruzeiro favela, local police said, adding the operation targeted a major drug dealer.

Reuters

Police raid in Rio de Janeiro leaves at least 8 dead

A police operation in a poor community in Rio de Janeiro has left at least eight people dead

The Independent UK

World news snapshot: Japan's reaction to the Ukraine crisis, Winter Olympics souvenirs and shootings at schools in Rio de Janeiro

Reports include a build-up of corpses in San Francisco and a missing Belgian backpacker

Wales Online

Lisbon! LA! Rio! Meet the new digital nomads WFA* (that’s Working From Anywhere)

Rosie Fitzmaurice on the new jet set

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Anti-racism protesters march in Brazil after refugee murdered in Rio

Thousands take to streets in major cities after murder of Congolese man on famous Rio beach

The Guardian - UK

Demonstrators protest killing of Congolese refugee in Brazil

Demonstrators gathered on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other Brazilian cities to protest the killing of a 24-year-old Congolese refugee who was beaten to death on Jan. 24, and which sparked outrage and revulsion across the nation

The Independent UK

Protests against murder of Congolese immigrant focus on racism in Brazil

Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday demanded justice and decried racism at the beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro where a Congolese immigrant was beaten to death last month.

Reuters

‘A George Floyd every 23 minutes’: fury at refugee’s brutal murder at Rio beach

Thousands expected at Saturday demonstration as killing of young Congolese lays bare racial fault lines in Brazilian society

The Guardian - US

Calls for justice after DRC refugee murdered in Brazil

Family say Moise Kabagambe, 24, was fatally beaten after asking for overdue wages from his Rio de Janeiro employer.

Al Jazeera

Brutal killing of Congolese refugee shocks Brazil, three arrested

Brazilian police have made three arrests after the deadly beating of a Congolese refugee, captured on security camera images at a beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro, set off outraged calls for justice and planned protests in major cities.

Reuters

‘Samba is politics’: struggle for Brazil’s future invades its dancefloors

Outcry as club that is symbol of black resistance finds itself at the centre of politically charged squabble over Bolsonaro’s far-right government

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Elza Soares: Samba star who became Brazil’s grand dame of song

The singer, who was known as much for her flamboyant make-up and outrageous style, had a glittering seven-decade career

AFP

Ko grinds past Kang to grab LPGA lead at windy Boca Rio

Miami (AFP) - New Zealand's Lydia Ko grinded out a level par 72 in blustery conditions to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA at Boca Rio.

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Kang matches Ko for LPGA lead with birdie-birdie finish

Miami (AFP) - American Danielle Kang closed with back-to-back birdies to match New Zealand's third-ranked Lydia Ko for the lead after Friday's chilly second round of the LPGA at Boca Rio.

The Independent UK

Perfect tans, less COVID cares on Rio de Janeiro rooftop

Women in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas have been taking to their rooftops to get some sun and maintain tan lines during the pandemic

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Leona Maguire looks to follow Rio team-mate Seamus Power's fast start to the season

Leona believes that Power, who is now 47th in the world rankings, hasn't received the credit he deserves for a meteoric 18 month rise

The Guardian - UK

Christ and cocaine: Rio’s gangs of God blend faith and violence

In the city’s favelas, a new generation of ‘narco-pentecostals’ are embracing Christian symbols

The Independent UK

Rio de Janeiro delays Carnival parades as omicron spreads

Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo will be held in late April rather than the final weekend of February, as the number of coronavirus cases in Brazil spikes and the omicron variant spreads across the country

The Guardian - UK

Elza Soares, one of Brazil’s greatest ever singers, dies at 91

Loss of much-loved samba star prompts outpouring of tributes and praise as six-decade career ends

The Guardian - UK

Heavily armed police launch bid to reclaim control of Rio de Janeiro favela

State governor says surprise operation against drug gangs and mafia groups is start of ‘transformational’ occupation

The Independent UK

Rio de Janeiro police move to regain control of some favelas

Some 1,200 police officers have been deployed to Rio de Janeiro’s working-class Jacarezinho neighborhood, marking the start of a state effort seeking to reclaim territory

Reuters

Rio police occupy favelas in new push to combat gangs

Hundreds of heavily-armed police occupied the Jacarezinho neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday morning in a renewed effort to bring security and public services to "favela" slums dominated by gangs of drug dealers, authorities said.

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