The Latest Breaking News from Sao Paulo

Brazil deluge toll hits 44 as search continues for missing

The death toll from flooding and landslides in Brazil’s southern state of Sao Paulo has reached 44

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Death toll rises from landslides and flooding in Brazil as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pledges to build safer homes

The death toll from the devastating rain and landslides in south-eastern Brazil rises to 40, with three dozen people still missing.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

Brazil deluge kill 36, search continues for dozens missing

Hundreds of rescuers in Brazil are searching for survivors of landslides and flooding that killed at least 36 people along the coast of the country’s southern state of Sao Paulo following a huge weekend downpour

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

26 dead amid heavy rains in Brazil, cities cancel Carnival

Brazilian authorities said Sunday at least 26 people died in two cities in north Sao Paulo state amid floods and landslides and the number could rise

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

LGBT Brazilians compete in country's first drag king contest

At a downtown Sao Paulo tattoo studio, drag performer Hinacio King has a six-pack contoured onto their abdomen and their breasts tightly tapped down to transform into their alter ego.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Massive aeroplane fight breaks out between two families in flight row over window seat

The row erupted between two families on a Gol Airlines flight bound to Sao Paulo-Congonhas from Salvador in Brazil, after a mum's request to switch seats was turned down

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023

Brazil sinks aircraft carrier in Atlantic despite pollution risk

Critics of Brazil’s planned sinking of the Sao Paulo described it as a ‘state-sponsored environmental crime’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2023

Hundreds of Afghans risk 11-country trek to seek haven in United States

Their journey starts with a humanitarian visa for Brazil: one of the few remaining exit routes for Afghans fleeing Taliban rule.

Reuters · Feb 1, 2023

Luizao's 'biggest dream' with West Ham and the AC Milan and Real Madrid icons who influence him

West Ham United January signing Luizao has been with the club since New Year's Day after completing a free transfer from Brazilian side Sao Paulo where he made 20 first-team appearances

Football London · Jan 17, 2023

Sao Paulo assistant on Rangers training ground visit and key Michael Beale strength

IT is not uncommon for coaches to travel abroad and visit foreign clubs in major footballing nations in order to study their methods and increase…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023