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WorldNovember 10

Slaves rescued from illegal gold mine run by blacklisted Brazilian

The rescue of 39 slaves from an illegal gold mine in Brazil run by a known offender highlights the difficulty in ending crimes where large profits are involved, labour authorities said.
WorldMay 23

Brazil jumps to world No. 2 in coronavirus cases

Brazil is now the world No. 2 hotspot for coronavirus cases, second only to the United States, after it confirmed that 330,890 people had been infected by the virus, overtaking Russia, the Health Ministry said.
Brazil jumps to world No. 2 in coronavirus cases
Brazil jumps to world No. 2 in coronavirus cases
WorldNovember 30

Bolsonaro blames DiCaprio for Amazon fires

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern.
Bolsonaro blames DiCaprio for Amazon fires
Bolsonaro blames DiCaprio for Amazon fires
WorldNovember 10

Brazil's newly freed Lula sets up clash with Bolsonaro

Brazil's former leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday attacked right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro for impoverishing working Brazilians and vowed to unite the left to win the 2022 elections in a speech one day after being freed from jail.
Brazil's newly freed Lula sets up clash with Bolsonaro
Brazil's newly freed Lula sets up clash with Bolsonaro
WorldAugust 30

Fires scorch Bolsonaro's reputation abroad, but not in Brazil

President Jair Bolsonaro has drawn sharp criticism on the international stage from European leaders and environmental groups for his handling of wildfires raging in the Amazon, but at home few Brazilians are angered by his reluctant response.
Fires scorch Bolsonaro's reputation abroad, but not in Brazil
Fires scorch Bolsonaro's reputation abroad, but not in Brazil
WorldMay 28

At least 40 inmates strangled in Amazon prison clashes

At least 40 prisoners in Brazil were found strangled to death on Monday in four jails in the Amazon jungle city of Manaus, where a fight between rival prison gangs resulted in 15 dead the day before, authorities said.
WorldJanuary 30

Indigenous village faces threat from Brazil dam burst

Kilometres downstream from where a dam owned by miner Vale SA burst, killing hundreds, a small indigenous village in Brazil faces doubts about its very existence as the river at the centre of life here runs dark with waste.
Indigenous village faces threat from Brazil dam burst
Indigenous village faces threat from Brazil dam burst
WorldDecember 29

Brazil president-elect plans to allow wider gun ownership

Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro says he plans to issue a decree allowing all Brazilians without criminal records to own firearms, welcome news to many core supporters who want him to loosen Brazil's strict gun laws.
Brazil president-elect plans to allow wider gun ownership
Brazil president-elect plans to allow wider gun ownership
WorldDecember 8

Bank robbery shootout in Brazil kills 14

Fourteen people including six hostages were killed in a shootout between police and bank robbers attempting to blow up ATMs at two banks in a small town in northeastern Brazil, authorities said.
Bank robbery shootout in Brazil kills 14
Bank robbery shootout in Brazil kills 14
WorldDecember 5

First ever baby born via womb transplant from dead donor

A woman in Brazil who received a womb transplanted from a deceased donor has given birth to a baby girl in the first successful case of its kind, doctors reported.
First ever baby born via womb transplant from dead donor
First ever baby born via womb transplant from dead donor
WorldSeptember 6

Brazil far-right candidate seriously injured in stabbing

Brazil's front-running far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed in the abdomen while campaigning, and is in serious condition and undergoing surgery.
Brazil far-right candidate seriously injured in stabbing
Brazil far-right candidate seriously injured in stabbing
NationalFebruary 15

Fugitive killer of Kiwi icon caught after 15 years

One of the fugitive killers of record-breaking yachtsman Sir Peter Blake has been captured by police after more than 15 years on the run.
Fugitive killer of Kiwi icon caught after 15 years
Fugitive killer of Kiwi icon caught after 15 years
WorldFebruary 10

Carnival lights up Rio despite crime wave

Carnival festivities took over Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, as revelers danced and drank at block parties with names like "fire in the underpants," despite an extended crime wave in the city and a spike in yellow fever cases throughout Brazil.
Carnival lights up Rio despite crime wave
Carnival lights up Rio despite crime wave
SportOctober 9

Woman gets Olympian's heart, vows to be active

A 67-year-old woman has pledged to pursue an active lifestyle, including even canoeing, after receiving the heart of the coach of Germany's slalom canoe team who died following a car crash during the 2016 Olympics.
Woman gets Olympian's heart, vows to be active
Woman gets Olympian's heart, vows to be active
WorldJune 28

Charges against Brazil president sent to Congress

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice sent a corruption charge against President Michel Temer to Congress, advancing the process under which the leader could be removed from office to face trial for graft.
Charges against Brazil president sent to Congress
Charges against Brazil president sent to Congress
WorldApril 17

US judge approves $US2.6b fine in corruption case

A US judge sentenced Brazilian engineering company Odebrecht SA to pay $2.6 billion in fines in a massive criminal corruption case.
US judge approves $US2.6b fine in corruption case
US judge approves $US2.6b fine in corruption case