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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Says Militaries Must Be Under Civilian Control While in Brazil Where Jair Bolsonaro Seeks Reelection

Jul 27, 2022 02:57 AM EDT By Mary Webber

President Joe Biden's defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, talked on Tuesday in Brazil about militaries being under firm civilian control.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Officially Launches Reelection Bid Amid Controversies

Jul 24, 2022 10:34 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil's Liberal Party held its party convention at a stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, and it approved the nomination of President Jair Bolsonaro there.

Jair Bolsonaro Net Worth 2022: How He Went From Middle-Class Soldier to One of Brazil's Wealthiest Leaders

Jul 21, 2022 09:36 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Jair Bolsonaro went from humble beginnings as the son of an unlicensed dentist to becoming the most powerful man in Brazil. How rich is the Brazilian president now?

Brazil Elections: Jair Bolsonaro Continues to Sow Doubts on Election as He Lags in Polls

Jul 19, 2022 02:12 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro continued to claim vulnerabilities to the country's electronic voting system as he keeps losing in the polls.

Brazilian Cop Shot Himself Dead After Killing 8 People, Including His Wife, 3 Kids, Mother and Brother in Southern Brazil

Jul 16, 2022 02:37 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A Brazilian cop in Brazil's southern state of Parana shot himself dead after killing eight people, including his wife, three children, mother, and brother.

Brazil: Lula Da Silva Calls for Calm After Ally Killed by Jair Bolsonaro Supporter

Jul 13, 2022 10:11 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Following the fatal attack by a supporter of President Jair Bolsonaro on one of his party's leaders, former president Lula Da Silva asked supporters to remain peaceful during a rally in Brasilia.

Formula One Legend Nelson Piquet Investigated in Brazil for Racist, Homophobic Slurs Against Lewis Hamilton

Jul 12, 2022 12:29 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet is in hot water in Brazil after he used racist and homophobic slurs against British racing star Lewis Hamilton.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Supporter Kills Opposition Party Official

Jul 11, 2022 11:09 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A leftist opposition party official was murdered by an alleged supporter of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the upcoming elections in the country. The murder sparked fears that more violence may come as the highly polarized elections in Brazil happens in October.

Brazilian Model Thalita do Valle Who Volunteered to Fight With Ukraine Killed in Russia's Missile Strike

Jul 07, 2022 05:08 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazilian model Thalita do Valle, who volunteered to fight with Ukraine, was killed in a missile strike carried out by Russia.

Rocco Morabito: 'King of Cocaine' for 'Ndrangheta Mafia to Serve Sentence in Italy After Being Extradited From Brazil

Jul 07, 2022 03:57 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Rocco Morabito, the boss of the powerful 'Ndrangheta mafia in Italy, arrived in Rome on Wednesday after being extradited from Brazil.

Brazil: UN Experts Call for Urgent Reforms Against Police Brutality Following Killings of 23 Brazilians in Raids

Jul 07, 2022 02:02 AM EDT By Mary Webber

UN experts call for urgent reforms in Brazil against "racialized" police brutality following the killings of at least 23 Brazilians during police raids and checks.

Pope Francis Appoints Leonardo Steiner as the First Cardinal From Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Pope Francis Appoints Leonardo Steiner as First Cardinal From Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Jul 02, 2022 12:10 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Pope Francis is about to make history as he is set to appoint Manaus, Brazil Archbishop Leonardo Steiner as the first cardinal from the Amazon region.

Brazil Election: Jair Bolsonaro to Announce Former Defense Minister as Running Mate

Jun 27, 2022 12:14 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazil election is looming closer, with President Jair Bolsonaro announcing on Sunday that he intends to name former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto as his running mate.

Life in Brazil: Get to Know the Culture of the Country That Is Home to World's Most Famous Carnaval

Jun 25, 2022 06:30 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazil is known for its globally famous celebration, Carnaval, and for its rainforests, beaches, and city life. Here's what you should know about its culture.

Brazil's 'Pablo Escobar' Sergio Roberto De Carvalho Arrested in Europe; Fights Extradition to His Home Country

Jun 24, 2022 03:04 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Sergio Roberto de Carvalho, dubbed the "Pablo Escobar of Brazil," appeared in a court in Europe to fight attempts to extradite him to his home country.