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Brazil: Ex-MMA Fighter Admits Shooting, Killing His Teacher Wife Before Dumping Her Body in Sao Paulo Stream

A former MMA fighter has confessed to shooting his wife and dumping her body in a small river in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Brazil Military Sees No Proof of Election Fraud, but Won't Rule It Out

Nov 10, 2022 10:21 PM EST By Mary Webber

Brazil's military showed in its report that there were no indications of election fraud in recent ballots, sending the 63-page report to Brazil's electoral authorities after days of speculation that it would support claims of Jair Bolsonaro that the election was fraudulent.

Brazil: Why Do Famous Brazilians Only Go by One Name or Nickname?

Nov 10, 2022 11:00 AM EST By Rick Martin

People are usually known by their first name or nickname with their surname, such as Tom Brady and Joe Biden. However, things are a bit different in Brazil, as famous people tend to only go by just one name.

Brazil: Lula Will Have Mixed Economics Team of Leftists and Conservatives

Nov 09, 2022 09:31 PM EST By Rick Martin

Despite being one of the most leftist presidents South America has ever had, Lula is actually forming a mixed economics team to handle Brazil's floundering economy as he prepares his transition as the next president of Brazil.

Brazil: Leaked Videos Amid Media Blackout Show Massive Protests Over Jair Bolsonaro vs. Lula Election Results

Nov 07, 2022 08:54 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

President Jair Bolsonaro discretely spoke to Supreme Court and said, "it is over," following Brazil Election results; but it seems it is not the case for his supporters.

Brazil Election: Jair Bolsonaro's Supporters Call on Military to Intervene After Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva's Win

Nov 03, 2022 02:22 AM EDT By Mary Webber

President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters are clamoring for the military's intervention following Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's win in Brazil's election.

Brazil Election: Lula's Victory Over Jair Bolsonaro Strengthens Latin America's 'Pink Tide | Is It Bad News for the U.S.?

Oct 31, 2022 02:22 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Latin American nations welcomed Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his third term as president, reinforcing the region's "pink tide" of leftist presidents.

Brazil Election Results: Lula Beats Jair Bolsanaro After Controversial Race, Brazilians React

Oct 30, 2022 09:25 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Leftist candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to become the next president of Brazil after defeating current far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro by a very small margin.

Brazil: Rising Misinformation Ahead of Elections Confuses Brazilian Voters

Brazil: Rising Misinformation Ahead of Presidential Election Confuses Brazilian Voters

Oct 26, 2022 03:10 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Voters in Brazil are being bombarded with online misinformation less than a week before they cast their vote for the country's next leader.

Brazil Election: Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva Hopes Jair Bolsonaro Will 'Have a Moment of Sanity' and Accept Defeat

Oct 24, 2022 11:41 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The Brazil election is nearing its head as Brazilian voters prepare to head to the polls in less than a week for the second round of voting.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Ally Attacks Police While Resisting Arrest, Surrenders After Hours-long Siege

Oct 24, 2022 05:42 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A politician from Brazil and an ally to President Jair Bolsonaro attacked federal police while resisting arrest. The standoff lasted for hours, only for him to surrender.

Brazil: Here’s Why Police Dog, Corporal Oliveira, Is Going Viral

Oct 19, 2022 10:06 PM EDT By Rick Martin

From a hungry and injured stray to becoming an internet sensation, the Brazilian police dog known as "Corporal Oliveira" has captured the hearts of many, not just in Brazil but the whole world.

Brazil Elections: Pro-Bolsonaro Gubernatorial Candidate Stops Campaign Event After Gunshots Were Fired

Oct 17, 2022 09:17 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A Sao Paulo gubernatorial candidate was supposed to hold a campaign event in one of Brazil's biggest favelas, or slums, Paraisopolis. However, gunfire erupted and he was forced to evacuate.

Brazil: Is Soccer a Religion in the South American Country?

Oct 14, 2022 08:55 AM EDT By Rick Martin

In Brazil, one aspect of its culture that is treated almost as a religion is soccer, or as Brazilians call it, futbol.

Coldplay Postpones Brazil Shows After Frontman Chris Martin Suffered From Lung Infection

Oct 10, 2022 11:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has been hit with a "serious lung infection." Unfortunately, this has affected their upcoming shows in Brazil, forcing the world-famous band to postpone a total of eight shows.

Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen Fight Takes Sad Turn: Are They Heading for Divorce?

Oct 04, 2022 08:42 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The power couple of Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has taken a sad turn.