‘Plínio Trump’ channels President Donald Trump as protest candidate in Brazil election Trump is not the only U.S. politician with admirers in Brazil’s congressional race The Independent UK · Sep 30
Macron seeks to stall Mercosur deal on visit to South America French President Emmanuel Macron begins a week-long visit to South America on Saturday, starting with the G20 summit in Brazil and continuing with stops in Argentina and Chile. Officially aimed at "relaunching cooperation" with the region, the trip also seeks to stall the unpopular Mercosur trade deal. Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2024
Violent Clashes Delay South American World Cup Qualifier In Maracana Stadium Argentina-Brazil match disrupted as fans clash, prompting police intervention and concern from players Zenger · Nov 24, 2023
‘Hell de Janeiro’: scorching heat highlights Brazil’s glaring inequality It felt like 58.5C in Rio on Tuesday – and the soaring, indeed dangerous, temperatures are hitting the poorest hardest The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023
Taylor Swift postpones Brazil show due to heat, day after fan dies during concert Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer's Instagram. WEKU · Nov 19, 2023
A raid in a Rio favela left 18 dead, sparking renewed police violence complaints A raid of Rio de Janeiro's largest complex of favelas has sparked renewed complaints of excessive police violence and ignited debate over how to handle crime ahead of state and presidential elections. WEKU · Jul 22, 2022
At least 18 killed in gang-related police raid in Rio de Janeiro Tactical teams from civil and military police raid a complex of slums in Rio de Janeiro to take down an alleged criminal organisation, but public defenders say there are signs of human rights violations carried out during the operation. ABC News · Jul 22, 2022
Rio carnival groups fight for right to party ahead of official celebrations Samba schools will return to action but ‘blocos’ – street groups – are furious they have not yet received authorization to gather The Guardian - US · Apr 14, 2022