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Brazil April 10, 2024

Brazil again extends visa exemptions for US, Canada and Australia, this time until 2025

Brazil's government on Tuesday extended exemptions to tourist visa requirements until April 2025 for U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens; the move extends a program intended to boost tourism.

Brazil April 8, 2024

Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over alleged fake news and obstruction

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has named Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over fake news and opened a separate investigation into Musk for alleged obstruction.

Brazil April 6, 2024

WATCH: Courtroom chaos as son bursts in, shoots dad's killer

The trial concerned the murder of Francisco Alves, which occurred on October 5, 2012. Franscico Cleidivaldo Mariano de Moura confessed to the murder, which he insists occurred in self-defense.

Brazil April 4, 2024

Brazil's federal police arrest 2 maximum-security fugitives after 50-day manhunt

Brazil's federal police have arrested 2 fugitives, Rogério Mendonça and Deibson Nascimento, who escaped a maximum-security prison in February, bringing an end to a 50-day manhunt.

Spain April 4, 2024

Cruise ship stranded in Spanish port resumes sailing after removal of passengers with visa problems

A cruise ship stuck in Barcelona due to visa issues with Bolivian passengers has reached an agreement with Spanish authorities and the MSC Cruises Company.

Spain April 3, 2024

Cruise ship reportedly stranded in Spanish port due to passenger visa problems

A cruise ship carrying approximately 1,500 passengers has been stranded in the port of Barcelona, Spain, due to visa problems of a group of Bolivian passengers.

Brazil March 27, 2024

Brazil and France announce $1.1 billion investment plan for Amazon rainforest after years of friction

French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have announced an initiative to invest $1.1 billion in the Amazon rainforest.

Brazil March 21, 2024

Former soccer star Robinho turns himself in to start serving 9-year prison sentence for rape

Former soccer player Robinho will soon begin serving nine years in prison in Brazil for the rape of a woman in Italy more than 10 years ago.

Illegal Immigrants March 20, 2024

Illegal migrant from Brazil apprehended in MA, wanted in home country for escaping prison, violent crime: ICE

Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston arrested an illegal migrant who is wanted in Brazil for failing to complete a 19-year prison sentence.

Brazil March 19, 2024

Brazil's former president indicted over alleged falsification of COVID vaccination data

Brazil's Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for criminal association and allegedly falsifying COVID-19 vaccination data, officials say.

Brazil March 12, 2024

Brazilian police free 17 hostages from bus overtaken by gunman

Police in Rio de Janeiro released 17 hostages Tuesday from a crowded bus overtaken by a gunman, who is confirmed to have wounded at least two people.