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Brazil November 14

Fitness influencer dies in suspicious fall from Rio de Janeiro apartment building

Fitness influencer and nutritionist Diana Areas was found dead outside a Rio de Janeiro high-rise after a mysterious hospital visit involving cuts on her body.

Gavin Newsom November 14

Newsom pushes climate record abroad as Californians shoulder America’s highest gas costs

California Governor Gavin Newsom represents U.S. at Brazil climate conference while Trump administration criticizes state's average $4.67 per gallon gas prices.

Supreme Court October 31

Supreme Court prepares to confront monumental case over Trump executive power and tariff authority

Trump tariff case before Supreme Court could reshape presidential power. Global trade uncertainty grows as justices weigh emergency authority limits this Wednesday.

Crime October 30

Over 100 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police raid as Rio authorities battle drug gangs in favelas

Brazil’s deadliest police raid left 132 dead in Rio de Janeiro as officers clashed with gangs using drones and explosives in the city’s favelas.

Donald Trump October 28

Senate Republicans defy Vance's warning, vote to block Trump's Brazil tariffs amid shutdown

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., led a successful Senate resolution to end President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs on Brazil, with plans for more tariff votes this week.

Opinion October 17

Farmageddon: Trump’s trade war and shutdown are crushing the heartland

Representative proposes ending trade wars and reopening government to help struggling farmers facing bankruptcy amid rising production costs and lost markets.

Donald Trump October 7

Trump, Brazil’s Lula move to mend fences after trade clash, judicial firestorm with ‘friendly’ call

President Donald Trump calls phone conversation with Brazil's Lula 'very good' as the leaders discuss future meetings after clashing over tariffs and Bolsonaro's treatment.

Brazil October 4

Brazil methanol poisonings top 120 cases after deadly tainted liquor fuels nationwide panic

The Brazilian Ministry of Health says 127 suspected cases are tied to methanol-laced liquor as antidote shipments are rushed to five states and panic spreads.

Archaeology September 21

Missouri archaeologists hunt for ancient civilization in the Amazon: 'Chasing big goals'

Missouri State University archaeologists Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine are heading to Brazil to study ancient Amazonian geoglyphs that may reveal an unknown civilization.

Marco Rubio September 11

Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power.

New York September 8

Trump administration could block Iranian diplomats from bulk shopping at Costco

Trump administration weighs visa restrictions for several countries including Brazil before the UN General Assembly, surprising given Brazil's traditional honor role.