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April 12, 2024

Brazil court says government must compensate victims of stray bullets in police raids

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that victims of stray bullets during law enforcement or military operations must be compensated by the state, including in cases with inconclusive forensics reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.