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May 20, 2023

US Embassy in Brazil releases instructional video on the 'importance of using neutral pronouns'

The U.S. Embassy in Brazil said it is important not to assume a person's pronouns and that it is impossible to know someone's gender based on appearance.

May 11, 2023

MLS suspends player in connection with investigation into 'unlawful sports gambling'

Major League Soccer and the Colorado Rapids suspended a player on Wednesday in connection with an investigation into match-fixing.

May 9, 2023

Brazil’s ‘Queen of Rock’ dies at age 75

Rita Lee Jones, Brazil’s "Queen of Rock" who had a long run of top-selling albums, has died at 75 years old. Jones was recognized internationally for her colorful and candid style.

May 9, 2023

Glenn Greenwald’s husband, Brazilian politician David Miranda, dead at 37

Journalist Glenn Greenwald announced that his husband David Miranda died Tuesday at age 37 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family and friends.

May 4, 2023

Brazil's new left-wing president starts gun control push with country-wide gun registration

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for gun owners across the country to register each of their firearms with the Federal Police, amid a larger gun control push.

May 3, 2023

Brazil's federal police search home of former President Bolsonaro over alleged doctored vaccine cards

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had his home searched and phone seized by Brazil's Federal Police Wednesday in an investigation into alleged doctored vaccine cards.

May 2, 2023

Brazil's Lula, Argentina's Fernández look to eschew US dollar as peso's value crumbles

Argentine President Alberto Fernández met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday to examine means of flouting U.S. dollar usage in international commerce.

May 2, 2023

Brazil threatens Google with hourly $200K fines for advocacy against 'misinformation' bills

Brazil's socialist government has threatened Google with legal action for opposing proposed legislation that would punish so-called misinformation and hate speech on tech platforms.

May 1, 2023

Former UFC fighter dies after being hit by bus in Brazil: report

Former UFC fighter Felipe Corales was killed after being hit by a bus in Brazil on Monday, according to a report. Corales owned a 2-4 record in UFC.

April 26, 2023

Brazilian dictionary adds 'Pelé' as adjective for 'exceptional, incomparable, unique'

Brazil's Michaelis dictionary on Wednesday announced a new definition of "Pelé," paying tribute to the nation's late soccer phenom by popular demand.