Brazil News
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Brazilian ex-President Lula released from jail
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been freed after more than 18 months in prison.The left-wing former...
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Brazil's ex-president could be freed after top court ruling
Brazil's Supreme Court delivered a ruling that could release almost 5,000 inmates still appealing their convictions, including former President Luiz...
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Huge wildfire advances across Brazil's wetlands
A 50 kilometre-long (31 mile) wildfire is advancing across Brazil's Pantanal wetlands.The governor's office in the state of Mato Grosso...
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Injured Neymar misses Brazil friendlies
Paris Saint-Germain injury-hit striker Neymar was left out of the Brazil squad announced Friday for friendlies next month against Argentina...
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Can neurofeedback training increase self-esteem in depression?
There is evidence that people with a history of major depression have lower connectivity between two particular brain areas when...
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Bolsonaro again stresses sovereignty over Amazon
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has overseen Independence Day celebrations with a renewed assertion of his country's sovereignty over the Amazon.The...
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Bolsonaro limits ban on fires in Brazil to Amazon only
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is partially backtracking on a decree that banned most fires for land-clearing for 60 days, now...
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Brazil to reject G7 money to fight Amazon fires
The Brazilian government has said it will reject an offer of aid from G7 countries to help tackle fires in...
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Brazil bus hijacker shot dead by police
A gunman holding a busload of passengers hostage in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday was shot dead by police, officials...
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At least 52 dead in Brazil prison riot
At least 52 inmates were killed in a prison riot in northern Brazil on Monday as rival gang factions fought...
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Brazil challenges Russia, China on Venezuela crisis
Brazil's foreign minister plunged immediately into the divisive question of Venezuela on Friday, urging his counterparts from BRICS nations Russia,...
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Peru advance to Copa America final with 3-0 win over Chile
Peru advanced to the final of the Copa America and a date with hosts Brazil after beating double defending champions...
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Brazil make Copa final with win over Argentina
Brazil advanced to the final of the Copa America with a 2-0 win over old rivals Argentina in Belo Horizonte...
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Brazil, Uruguay strong in Copa America, Argentina stutters
The group stage of the Copa America ended with Brazil and Uruguay still the favorites and Argentina still unable to...
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Brazil crush Peru 5-0 to reach Copa America last eight
Brazil overwhelmed Peru with three goals in a superb first half to set up a crushing 5-0 victory on Saturday...
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Brazil SC criminalizes homophobia
Brazil's Supreme Court voted Thursday to criminalize homophobia, an important step for sexual minorities in one of the most dangerous...