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Luciferian Church In Brazil: Worshippers Flock To Spooky Castle Despite Court Ban

Brazil's first 'Satanic church' in Rio de Janeiro remains closed due to building permit issues, sparking debates on religious freedom and cultural tolerance.
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Black Day for Tourism in Latin America: 2 Dead During Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan, 200 Tourists Stranded During Rio de Janeiro Police Operation

By Paola Hernández
Two violent security incidents in Mexico and Brazil cast a shadow over tourism in Latin America on Monday, after gunfire erupted at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan outside Mexico City and roughly 200 tourists were left stranded during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro.
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Shakira's Warm Welcome in Mexico: "You're One Of Us Now!"

By Paola Hernández
The Colombian superstar has made the Mexican capital her new home ahead of her highly-anticipated "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour.
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Declares Health Emergency After Massive Dengue Outbreak Just Before Carnival

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Declares Health Emergency After Massive Dengue Outbreak Just Before Carnival

By Paola Hernández
February means that it is already Carnival season in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. However, the Carnival may get a bit complicated as a dengue outbreak is happening.
Brent Sikkema Brutally Murdered in His Rio de Janeiro Home

Brent Sikkema Brutally Murdered in His Rio de Janeiro Home

By Paola Hernández
Brent Sikkema, co-owner of a New York City art gallery, was discovered dead in Rio de Janeiro, with Brazilian police investigating the case as a homicide.
Brazil: Criminal Gangs Burn 35 Buses in Retaliation After Leader Is Killed; Government Sends in Helicopters To Reinforce Authorities

Brazil: Criminal Gangs Burn 35 Buses in Retaliation After Leader Was Killed; Government Sends in Helicopters To Reinforce Authorities

By Paola Hernández
A criminal gang in Rio de Janeiro lashed out after one of its leaders was killed shortly after a police operation, burning 35 buses within the second-largest city in Brazil.
Brazilian Actor Jefferson Machado Who Was Missing Since January Found Dead in Rio de Janeiro

Missing Brazilian Actor Jefferson Machado Found Dead Inside a Wooden Trunk in Rio De Janeiro

By Paola Hernández
Brazilian actor Jefferson Machado, who has been missing since January, was found dead inside a wooden trunk buried six feet underground in Rio de Janeiro.
Death by Selfie: Brazilian Man Plunges to His Death After He Lost Balance on Cliff's Edge While Taking a Selfie

Death by Selfie: Brazilian Man Plunges to His Death After He Lost Balance on Cliff's Edge While Taking a Selfie

By Paola Hernández
Another death by selfie has occurred in Brazil. Reports said a 33-year-old Brazilian man lost his balance on a cliff and fell nearly 40 feet to his death.
Brazil: President Jair Bolsonaro Campaigns on Independence Day; Supporters Gathered in Copacabana Beach

Brazil: President Jair Bolsonaro Campaigns on Independence Day; Supporters Gathered in Copacabana Beach

By Paola Hernández
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has received backlash for mixing military parades on the country's Independence Day with political rallies in Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro.
Rio di Janeiro Police Raid Kills at Least 18 in Alemao Favelas

Rio de Janeiro Police Raid Kills at Least 18 in Alemao Favelas

By Paola Hernández
A Rio de Janeiro police raid in Alemao favelas resulted in the death of at least 18 people on Thursday, according to the spokesperson for the state's military police.
Cocaine Worth $32 Million Found by Police Sniffer Dog Inside Truck of Cookie Boxes in Brazil

Cocaine Worth $32 Million Found by Police Sniffer Dog Inside Truck of Cookie Boxes in Brazil

By Paola Hernández
A $32 million shipment of cocaine was seized in Brazil after a police sniffer dog found the illegal drugs inside a delivery truck of cookie boxes.
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Landslides and Flash Floods' Death Toll Rises to 16; 3 Still Missing

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Landslides and Flash Floods' Death Toll Rises to 16; 3 Still Missing

By Paola Hernández
The Death toll from the landslide and flash floods in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil rose to 16 on Sunday, with children among the recorded fatalities.
Brazil Carnival 2022: Thousands took to Streets of Roo De Janeiro Defying Ban on Festive Celebrations

Brazil Carnival 2022: Thousands Took to Streets of Rio De Janeiro Defying Ban on Festive Celebrations

By Paola Hernández
Thousands of people from Brazil celebrated this year's carnival, despite the ban on street parties imposed in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Travel in Brazil Amid Pandemic: Here Are Things You Should Be Aware of Before Visiting the Latin American Country

Travel in Brazil Amid Pandemic: Here Are Things You Should Be Aware of Before Visiting the Latin American Country

By Paola Hernández
Brazil is rich with tourist spots and plenty of celebrations and festivals to take part in. The Latin American region, where Brazil is a part of, has been rich with tourist spots and plenty of celebrations and festivals to take part in.
Brazil: Nearly 100 People Killed in Deadly Floods, Mudslides in Rio De Janeiro

Brazil: Nearly 100 People Killed in Deadly Floods, Mudslides in Rio De Janeiro

By Paola Hernández
Powerful mudslides and flooding swept through a mountainous region north of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and killed nearly 100 people.
World-Famous Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo Carnival Street Parades Postponed as COVID Cases Spike in Brazil

World-Famous Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo Carnival Street Parades Postponed as COVID Cases Spike in Brazil

By Paola Hernández
Rio de Janeiro Carnival street parades in Brazil will not happen as planned due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Brazil Builds One of a Kind Bridge for Endangered Monkeys to Help Them Cross Freeway

Brazil Builds One of a Kind Bridge for Endangered Monkeys to Help Them Cross Freeway

By Paola Hernández
Brazil has stepped up to save its little fellow as it built a bridge to help a group of endangered monkeys safely cross a busy highway.
8 Men Found Dead in Brazil Mangrove Were Stabbed, Beheaded, Genitals Mutilated After Police Operation Against Drug Gangs

8 Men Found Dead in Brazil Mangrove Were Stabbed, Beheaded, Genitals Mutilated After Police Operation Against Drug Gangs

By Paola Hernández
Eight men were found dead in a mangrove in Brazil following a series of gun battles that erupted between the military police and a gang in a Rio de Janeiro slum.
Brazil Cops Find $3.5 Million Trove of Nazi Memorabilia, Weapons at Home of Suspected Pedophile

Brazil Cops Find $3.5 Million Trove of Nazi Memorabilia, Weapons at Home of Suspected Pedophile

By Paola Hernández
Police in Brazil had found a huge trove of Nazi memorabilia, including weapons, worth around $3.5 million inside the home of a suspected pedophile.

In Brazil, Police Shoot Civilians Without Restraints, Killed 1,814 in 2019 Alone

By Paola Hernández
A Times analysis claims police officers in Brazil shoot without fear or restraints during raids and is rarely held accountable for the killings.
5 Cities That Will be Hurt the Most With Climate Change

5 Cities, Including Miami and Rio, Will Be Most Affected By Climate Change

By Paola Hernández
Here are five of the most vulnerable cities around the world and how much they will be affected by climate change.
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