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March 22, 2023

Brazil's new leftist government moves to take guns back after surge in purchases under Bolsonaro

Brazil's new left wing government is taking action to reverse the surge in gun purchases that took place during the previous four years under former President Bolsonaro.

March 16, 2023

3 dead in rioting blamed on gangs in Brazil's northeast

Riots in Brazil's northeast, blamed on imprisoned gang members, have left three dead. Most of the violence has been located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

March 15, 2023

Brazil reintroduces visa requirements for tourists from US, Australia, Canada, Japan beginning on Oct. 1

Starting on Oct. 1, Brazil is reintroducing a visa requirement for tourists from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia. Brazil's former president scrapped the visa requirement in 2019.

March 8, 2023

Brazil's Lula uses Women's Day to tout new spending plans

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Wednesday that his administration would seek to promote spending on women's healthcare and other gender-specific interests.

March 8, 2023

Photographer captures ‘divine’ lightning striking Brazil's Christ the Redeemer

A "divine" lightning strike lit up social media last month after it was photographed striking the head of the Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

March 2, 2023

Brazil allows Iranian warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro, worrying international officials

Two Iranian warships have docked in Rio de Janeiro with the consent of Brazil's socialist government, drawing concern and sharp criticism from Western officials.

February 28, 2023

Biden climate envoy Kerry meets with socialist Brazilian leadership

Climate envoy John Kerry is holding his second day of meetings with Brazilian government officials to outline planned environmental policy in the Latin American nation.

February 23, 2023

Seven killed in Brazilian pool hall massacre after losers mocked: video

Two men caught on camera opening fire on a group at a Brazilian pool hall, killing seven, are still on the run, police say. A 12-year-old girl was among the victims.

February 20, 2023

Deluge in Brazil kills at least 36 people as dozens are missing

Brazil is experiencing serious impacts from a huge weekend weather event, where dozens of people were killed and many others are missing.

February 20, 2023

Brazil landslide, flooding kills at least 36 people along coast, rescuers continue to search for survivors

A landslide and flooding in Brazil killed at least 36 people along the coast of Sao Paulo. Rescue workers continue to search for survivors from the natural disaster.