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Brazil Supreme Court To Consider Requests To Halt Copa America

Brazil Supreme Court has agreed to hear the requests regarding blocking Copa America from taking place in the South American country.

Copa America 2021: Brazil's COVID Inquiry Staff Urge Tournament's Postponement; AFA Confirms Argentina on the Football League

Jun 07, 2021 03:08 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

COVID inquiry staff members from Brazil urged for the postponement of Copa America in the country. Meanwhile, the AFA confirmed Argentina's entry into the football league.

Spectrum Auction for 5G Networks To Take Place in Brazil Next Month: Communications Minister

Jun 03, 2021 08:52 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazil Communications Minister Fabio Faria had announced on Wednesday that the government will be seeing the spectrum auction for 5G networks next month.

Brazilian 'Superman' Hit by a Bus He Was Trying to Stop to Show Off His Strength

Jun 03, 2021 04:19 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A Brazilian comedian dressed as "Superman" was hit by a bus while he was pretending to stop the moving vehicle with his hand to show off his strength.

"Not the Best Place": Argentina, Chile Team Coaches Worry Over Brazil Hosting Copa America 2021

Jun 02, 2021 09:54 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Football coaches for Argentina and Chile are worried over the decision of Brazil to host Copa America 2021.

Brazil Copa America 2021: Court Demands Jair Bolsonaro Provide Information on Football Match

Brazil Copa America 2021: Court Demands Pres. Jair Bolsonaro to Provide Information on Football Match

Jun 02, 2021 03:20 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A judge from the supreme court of Brazil demanded President Jair Bolsonaro to provide information about the decision on holding Copa America 2021 in the country.

Italian Drug Lord Rocco Morabito Arrested in Brazil Years After Escaping Jail

May 25, 2021 03:27 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Authorities apprehended the fugitive Italian drug lord Rocco Morabito in northeast Brazil on Monday.

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Leads Motorcade as COVID Cases Pursue

President Jair Bolsonaro Leads Motorcade Amid Brazil Surpassing 16M COVID Cases

May 24, 2021 03:03 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attended and led a motorcade despite the ongoing surge of COVID cases in the country.

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Fined After Breaking COVID Mandates

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Fined After Breaking COVID Mandates

May 22, 2021 10:27 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was fined after not abiding by the COVID health mandate of a state in Brazil.

Police in Brazil Target Indigenous Leaders Following Government Criticism: Human Rights Groups

May 14, 2021 12:22 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Authorities in Brazil are allegedly targeting indigenous leaders after police launched a probe on two prominent critics of Pres. Jair Bolsonaro's government.

Brazil Stops Use of AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine in Pregnant Women After Death

May 12, 2021 12:27 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazil announced the suspension of the vaccination of pregnant women with the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine after an expectant mother died upon receiving the jab.

Brazil Supreme Court Wants Review of Ruling After Fatal Police Raid

May 09, 2021 11:08 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazil Supreme Court wants to review its last year's ruling banning police raids into Rio de Janeiro favelas after the recent police raid, which took the lives of 25 people.

25 Killed in Brazil Police Drug Raid

May 06, 2021 08:55 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Police and researchers are calling the police raid in Brazil one of the deadliest police shootings in the history of Rio de Janeiro. The incident left at least 25 people killed.

Food Distribution in Favela do Tuiuti Together with Do Morro Para o Ringue Project Amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Brazilian Teen Kills Kids and Teachers

May 05, 2021 07:44 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A nursery in southern Brazil was stormed by a teenager carrying a machete, killing three young kids and two adults on Tuesday.

Brazil Ex-Health Chief Accuses Bolsonaro of Fueling COVID Crisis

May 04, 2021 10:49 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazil's former health minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta has testified in a probe on President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brazil Forced To Suspend COVID Vaccine Second Doses After Shortage

May 04, 2021 09:58 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Large cities in Brazil have been forced to discontinue their administering of COVID vaccine second doses to due lack of supply, marking another hurdle in the country's vaccination program.