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Brazil: Almost Half a Million Residents in Sao Paulo Still Without Power Following Storm

Hundreds of Thousands of Sau Paolo Residents Still in the Dark After Brazil Storm Wreaks Havoc

Three days after a storm brought down power cables, leaving a significant portion of Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, in the dark, around half a million residents continue to be without electricity.

Brazil: 14 Dead in Sao Paulo Police Operation in Retaliation Over Killing of Officer

Aug 01, 2023 10:15 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After a police officer in Sao Paulo, Brazil was killed, the Brazilian state's police force employed a deadly raid in retaliation, and they used lethal force.

Brazil Floods Leave Hundreds of Cutoff Survivors Struggling for Supplies

Feb 22, 2023 09:58 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Hundreds of Sao Paulo, Brazil, residents struggled to find supplies after floods and mudslides. The disaster has killed at least 48 people, and left their communities isolated.

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

Feb 19, 2022 06:00 AM EST By Mary Webber

Brazil is rich with tourist spots and plenty of celebrations and festivals to take part in.

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

Jan 22, 2022 01:15 AM EST By Giul Martin

Rio de Janeiro Carnival street parades in Brazil will not happen as planned due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Balloon Starts Large Fire in Brazil Park; Rain of Ash Hits Sao Paulo

Aug 23, 2021 09:27 AM EDT By Jess Smith

More than half of a state park in Brazil burned on Sunday afternoon after an illegal fire balloon fell, setting off a fire in the Juguery Park near Sao Paulo.

Brazil's Ex-President Lula Arrest Sought, Linked to Petrobras Scandal, Money Laundering

Mar 10, 2016 10:57 PM EST By Erika Miranda

Brazilian ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces charges of money laundering for failing to declare luxurious assets, linking him directly to the expansive Petrobras scandal. If charged, Da Silva might bring down his successor, Dilma Rousseff, along with him.

Spain Takes Part in International Gelato World Tour, Highlighting Latin Artisans' Interest in Italian Dessert Challenge

Jun 03, 2014 05:38 PM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

Summertime is upon us and crowds are starting to flock to ice cream carts, yet the American staple has some tough competition from an increasing number of Gelato enthusiasts, eateries and even a MyGelato App for Smartphones.