Brazil 12 hours ago Lula names own justice minister to high court bench Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a socialist, has appointed Justice Minister Flávio Dino to fill a vacancy on the country's 11-judge Supreme Federal Court.
Brazil 6 days ago Taylor Swift's Eras Tour linked to unfortunate circumstances in Rio, including fan deaths and dangerous heat Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has been marred by the deaths of fans, muggings and a dangerous heat wave in Rio de Janeiro. On Friday, a fan fell ill during the show and later died.
Taylor Swift November 16 Taylor Swift honored on Christ the Redeemer statue: 'Welcome to Brazil' Taylor Swift was honored with a projection on Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue of a shirt inspired by the superstar's "Junior Jewels" shirt from her "You Belong With Me" music video.
Israel November 8 Brazilian authorities foil Hezbollah terror plot to attack Jews in its country, Israel says Brazil has arrested two people suspected of being part of a Hezbollah terror plot to attack Jews in the South American country, authorities said Wednesday.
Brazil November 7 Rio de Janeiro's Portuguese Consulate raided in corruption investigation Federal police in Brazil searched five locations Tuesday, including Rio de Janeiro's Portuguese Consulate, as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
Brazil October 24 Ancient Brazilian rock carvings of human faces revealed along Amazon River A drought in Brazil has lowered the water levels of the Amazon River enough to expose ancient stone carvings depicting human faces.
Brazil October 23 1 dead, 2 injured in Brazilian school shooting A shooting in São Paulo, Brazil, early Monday left a 17-year-old girl dead and two other students injured. The assailant was reportedly a frequent target of bullying.
Brazil October 20 Brazil begins making arrests in cellphone monitoring investigation Brazilian police have arrested two people in connection with an investigation into intelligence agency members allegedly illegally using spy technology to track cellphones.
UNITED NATIONS October 18 United Nations to vote on resolution condemning Hamas attack and all violence against civilians Brazil, which holds the Security Council presidency, intends to introduce a resolution condemning Hamas and the ongoing violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza.
Brazil October 17 Rivers in the Amazon fall to record low levels as drought worsens Parts of the world’s largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought. Amazon rivers in Brazil, including the Negro River and Madeira River, have fallen to record low water levels.