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The Violent Death of a Progressive Rio Councilwoman Has Struck a Chord in Brazil
The murder of Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco this week drew thousands of mourners into city streets across Brazil, many believing the popular advocate for Brazil’s poorest was assassinated. Franco, 38, and her…
I went to Brazil for a bath, says McLaren reserve Norris
(Reuters) – A canceled Formula One tire test meant McLaren reserve Lando Norris effectively flew all the way from Britain to Brazil this week just to take a bath. Reuters: Oddly Enough
Brazil Temer: Car rams gate of presidential palace
A car rams the gate of the president’s palace as pressure grows on Michel Temer to resign. BBC News – Home
Brazil Levies Record $3.2 Billion Fine On Parent Of Meatpacking Giant
The holding company behind JBS has agreed to pay roughly $ 3.2 billion to authorities. The plea agreement implicated President Michel Temer in the vast corruption scandal now roiling the country. (Image credit: Evaristo Sa/AFP/Getty…
Vale megadeal puts Morgan Stanley, Bradesco at the top of Brazil M&A
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley and Banco Bradesco BBI SA topped Brazil’s mergers and acquisitions rankings in the first quarter, buoyed by advisory roles in the $ 21 billion corporate reorganization of Vale SA…
Amid Massive Tainted-Meat Scandal, Brazil Assures Safety Of Its Food Exports
The country’s federal police say that health officials were bribed to ignore outdated and adulterated meat. The European Commission has suspended imports from companies implicated in the allegations. (Image credit: Victor Moriyama/Bloomberg/Getty Images) News :…
Brazil, Widening the Hunt for Corruption, Finds It Under Every Rock
Hundreds of scandals are coming to light as prosecutors and police in smaller cities press corruption probes. They have been emboldened by a three-year-old nationwide case dubbed “Car Wash” that ensnared top political and business…
Greek ambassador to Brazil killed; widow and 2 men questioned
The Greek ambassador to Brazil is killed and his widow is among three people questioned in the death, authorities say. CNN.com – RSS Channel
Gisele’s Blazing Hot Photo Shoot in Brazil (PHOTO GALLERY)
Gisele just disproved the adage … you can never go home again, because who wouldn’t want to see that. Tom Brady’s wife hit the beach in Rio Saturday for a photo shoot. She’ll definitely leave…
FOX MOURNS Six Brazil employees killed in Colombia plane crash
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Brazil, soccer world rocked by team plane crash; 71 dead
The airport, citing law enforcement, says at least six of the 81 people on board survived the crash. USATODAY – News Top Stories
The Latest: Neymar clinches Brazil soccer gold in shootout
Brazil wins soccer gold medal in penalty kicks, clinched by Neymar U.S. News
Feigen to pay $10800, leave Brazil amid scandal – ESPN
ESPN Feigen to pay $ 10800, leave Brazil amid scandalESPNU.S. swimmer James Feigen to pay $ 10,800, leave Brazil amid scandal. play. Conger, Bentz depart Brazil as Lochte may still face charges (2:38). As Jack…
The Latest: Brazil rally to win men’s beach volleyball gold
Brazil’s Alison and Bruno won the men’s beach volleyball gold medal Thursday night, rallying from deficits in both sets to beat Italy in a steady rain U.S. News
Brazil Police: Ryan Lochte Wasn’t Robbed, U.S. Swimmers Vandalized a Gas Station
Olympian Ryan Lochte and his U.S. swimming teammates were not the victims of a robbery in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, over the weekend, Brazilian police officials say. Per