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May 9, 2023

Glenn Greenwald’s husband, Brazilian politician David Miranda, dead at 37

Journalist Glenn Greenwald announced that his husband David Miranda died Tuesday at age 37 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family and friends.

May 4, 2023

Brazil's new left-wing president starts gun control push with country-wide gun registration

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for gun owners across the country to register each of their firearms with the Federal Police, amid a larger gun control push.

May 3, 2023

Brazil's federal police search home of former President Bolsonaro over alleged doctored vaccine cards

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had his home searched and phone seized by Brazil's Federal Police Wednesday in an investigation into alleged doctored vaccine cards.

May 2, 2023

Brazil's Lula, Argentina's Fernández look to eschew US dollar as peso's value crumbles

Argentine President Alberto Fernández met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday to examine means of flouting U.S. dollar usage in international commerce.

May 2, 2023

Brazil threatens Google with hourly $200K fines for advocacy against 'misinformation' bills

Brazil's socialist government has threatened Google with legal action for opposing proposed legislation that would punish so-called misinformation and hate speech on tech platforms.

May 1, 2023

Former UFC fighter dies after being hit by bus in Brazil: report

Former UFC fighter Felipe Corales was killed after being hit by a bus in Brazil on Monday, according to a report. Corales owned a 2-4 record in UFC.

April 26, 2023

Brazilian dictionary adds 'Pelé' as adjective for 'exceptional, incomparable, unique'

Brazil's Michaelis dictionary on Wednesday announced a new definition of "Pelé," paying tribute to the nation's late soccer phenom by popular demand.

April 26, 2023

Brazilian judge temporarily suspends Telegram app

A Brazilian federal judge has ordered a temporary suspension of Telegram, a messaging app that has reportedly refused to turn data on far-right users over to authorities.

April 26, 2023

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gives testimony about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks

Jair Bosonaro, the former president of Brazil, gave testimony about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks. Hundreds of people involved in the attacks are expected to stand trial.

April 21, 2023

Brazil's president arrives in Portugal amid heightened tensions with EU over position on war in Ukraine

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, has received backlash from the EU over his position on the war in Ukraine. Brazil's presidents arrived in Portugal on April 21, 2023.