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Lula Corruption Charges Dismissed; Could Run Again in Brazil

Brazil Supreme Court Judge Clears Ex-President Lula of Corruption Charges

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil on Monday dismissed the corruption cases against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Amazon Rainforest in Brazil Are Being Illegally Offered for Sale on Facebook Marketplace

Parts of Amazon Rainforest in Brazil Illegally Offered for Sale on Facebook Marketplace

Feb 26, 2021 05:51 AM EST By Mary Anne Webber

Some portions of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, which include national forests and land reserved for indigenous peoples, are being sold illegally on Facebook, a report said.

Coronavirus Pandemic Overwhelms Brazilian City Of Manaus

Oxygen Shortage in Second Virus Wave Overwhelms Health Care in Brazil's Manaus

Jan 24, 2021 12:06 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Brazil is currently overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the situation gets worse in the Amazon region's Manaus where an oxygen shortage overwhelms the medical system.

Brazil Approves Sinovac and AstraZeneca Shots, Begins Vaccinations

Jan 19, 2021 03:35 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

With Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines' approval for emergency use, Brazil has started its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

Brazil Health Regulator Delays Sputnik V Vaccine Approval Due To Missing Data

Jan 17, 2021 11:33 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Brazil's health regulator, Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), has declined to approve the Russia-developed Sputnik V for emergency use because of some missing data.

China's Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine Is Less Than 60% Effective in Brazil Trial: Report

Jan 12, 2021 05:24 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine was reported to have a general efficacy of less than 60 percent in its late-stage clinical trial in Brazil.

Brazilian Drug Dealer Reportedly Killed and Dismembered Ex Due to Jealousy

Brazilian Drug Dealer Accused of Killing, Dismembering Ex Due to Jealousy

Jan 10, 2021 11:31 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

A Brazilian drug dealer has allegedly killed and dismembered his former girlfriend, Bianca Lourenco.

Giant Vulva Sculpture Sparks a Culture War in Brazil

Jan 05, 2021 08:35 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

A giant vulva sculpture on a hillside in northeastern Brazil has caused a fueled war between leftists and conservatives, including the close allies of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.

AstraZeneca Vaccine Update: Brazil OKs 2 Million Imports from India, Not Yet Approved for Use

Brazil OKs 2 Million AstraZeneca Vaccine Imports from India, Not Yet Approved for Use

Jan 05, 2021 12:31 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved two million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine imports from India on late Saturday even though the jab is yet to be approved for use in the country.

Brazil's Fiocruz to Seek Regulatory Approval for Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine

Dec 28, 2020 08:56 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Brazil's Fiocruz biomedical institute will seek regulatory approval for the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on January 15.

Brazil Man Confesses to Rape, Murder of Japanese Woman

Brazilian Man Confesses to Rape, Murder of Japanese Woman

Nov 26, 2020 06:30 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

A Brazilian man has admitted to local police that he raped Japanese woman Hitomi Akamatsu before killing her.

Mexico, Brazil Leaders Are Silent on Biden's Victory

Nov 08, 2020 11:59 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

As the world celebrates former vice president Joe Biden's victory in the presidential race, two Latin American leaders held out their congratulatory remarks.