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November 29, 2024

US-based model, husband and child kidnapped and held 12 hours after leaving restaurant in Brazil: reports

A Brazilian model who lives in the U.S. was kidnapped along with her husband and child in her home country this week and held captive for 12 hours.

November 24, 2024

'Cursed' 800-pound emerald ordered to return back to Brazil from U.S.

A U.S. judge has ruled that the Bahia Emerald, which was mined in 2001 and smuggled into the U.S., may return to Brazil. The jewel has been described as "cursed."

November 21, 2024

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro and aides indicted for alleged 2022 coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including aides, were indicted by federal police on Thursday for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office in 2022.

November 19, 2024

Brazil's first lady aims explicit joke at key target of husband's administration: 'F--- you, Elon Musk'

Brazil’s first lady Janja Lula da Silva ripped Elon Musk over the weekend, telling the entrepreneur that she "isn't afraid of him" during a pre-G-20 event.

November 13, 2024

1 dead, Supreme Court evacuated as explosions rattle Brazilian capital

The Brazilian Supreme Court was evacuated Wednesday following two explosions in its vicinity, stoking security concerns in the G-20's leadup.

October 30, 2024

Skydiver plunges to death in freak accident after both parachutes fail

A shocking video has been released showing the moment professional skydiver Carolina Muñoz Kennedy plunged to her death after both parachutes failed during a fatal dive in Brazil over the weekend.

September 26, 2024

Blimp promoting Brazilian soccer team crashes into neighborhood before tournament match

While flying over a Brazilian suburb Wednesday, a blimp promoting a professional soccer team in São Paulo crashed into homes on the ground.

September 16, 2024

Brazilian mayoral candidate hospitalized after rival attacks him with metal chair: Watch

A Sao Paulo, Brazil candidate for mayor was attacked by one of his rivals during a televised debate on Sunday, sending him to the hospital and missing the rest of the debate.

September 12, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Open letter to Brazilian Congress demands an ended to censorship amid ongoing ‘X’ ban

Over 100 academics, journalists, thought leaders and politicians called on Brazil to reverse the "troubling trend of global censorship of speech."

September 7, 2024

Key Bolsonaro lieutenant blasts Biden for silence on Brazil's X ban: US has 'responsibility' to speak up

Allies and former officials of Bolsonaro's administration have urged international support in their mission to overturn the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to ban social media platform X.