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July 14, 2023

Plane in Brazil skids off runway in latest aviation mishap as passengers heard screaming

A plane skidded off the runway in Brazil's Florianopolis-Hercilio Luz International Airport after landing in wet and cloudy conditions.

July 12, 2023

Humans may have lived in South America at the same time as the now-extinct giant sloth: new findings

Experts studying crafted pendants made of bony material from giant sloths believe that humans may have lived in South America thousands of years earlier than previously thought.

July 6, 2023

Brazil women's soccer team supports Iran protesters with message on side of plane ahead of World Cup

The Brazil women's soccer team landed in Australia on Wednesday morning ahead of the World Cup, but they didn't come without showing their support for Iran protestors.

July 5, 2023

Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar fined over $3.3 million for illegally building lake at his mansion

Neymar, a soccer player from Brazil, has been fined over $3.3 million for building an artificial lake at his mansion. He got in more trouble for swimming in the lake.

July 3, 2023

Thousands of Amazon indigenous are leaving the forest to experience a new life in cities

Thousands of Indigenous are leaving the Amazon to experience a different lifestyle. Many of them leave the forest in pursuit of an education.

June 30, 2023

Bolsonaro banned from running for office for 8 years

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is banned from seeking public office for eight years, preventing him from launching a political campaign until 2030.

June 27, 2023

Scientist who dedicated her life to saving nearly extinct monkey species celebrates 4 decades of research

Karen Strier began studying the northern muriqui monkeys when there were only 50 left in existence. Her life's work has helped to revive the species.

June 22, 2023

Brazil seizes 28.7 tons of endangered shark fins in likely largest confiscation in history

Brazil confiscated nearly 30 tons - equal to more than 63,000 pounds - of shark fins illegally fished this week, which included an endangered species of shark.

June 8, 2023

Friends honor deceased loved one by letting him score one final goal at his wake

A diehard soccer fan died last week, but before he was laid to rest, his loved ones let him score one final goal at his wake in Brazil.

June 6, 2023

Brazil's central bank takes backseat in government's consumer debt renegotiation program

Brazil's central bank has revealed that it did not actively participate in the development of the government's newly unveiled comprehensive consumer debt renegotiation program.