March 8, 2023 Photographer captures ‘divine’ lightning striking Brazil's Christ the Redeemer A "divine" lightning strike lit up social media last month after it was photographed striking the head of the Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
March 2, 2023 Brazil allows Iranian warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro, worrying international officials Two Iranian warships have docked in Rio de Janeiro with the consent of Brazil's socialist government, drawing concern and sharp criticism from Western officials.
February 28, 2023 Biden climate envoy Kerry meets with socialist Brazilian leadership Climate envoy John Kerry is holding his second day of meetings with Brazilian government officials to outline planned environmental policy in the Latin American nation.
February 23, 2023 Seven killed in Brazilian pool hall massacre after losers mocked: video Two men caught on camera opening fire on a group at a Brazilian pool hall, killing seven, are still on the run, police say. A 12-year-old girl was among the victims.
February 20, 2023 Deluge in Brazil kills at least 36 people as dozens are missing Brazil is experiencing serious impacts from a huge weekend weather event, where dozens of people were killed and many others are missing.
February 20, 2023 Brazil landslide, flooding kills at least 36 people along coast, rescuers continue to search for survivors A landslide and flooding in Brazil killed at least 36 people along the coast of Sao Paulo. Rescue workers continue to search for survivors from the natural disaster.
February 19, 2023 Neymar stretchered off field in tears after suffering ankle injury Brazilian soccer star Neymar suffered an ankle sprain that led him to be stretchered off the pitch in Paris Saint-Germain's win over Lille on Sunday.
February 2, 2023 Blood-flavored ice helps zoo animals beat Rio's heat Different flavored ices help zoo animals in Rio de Janeiro beat the summer heat. They give the animals their necessary nutrients and keep them mentally engaged.
February 1, 2023 Afghans fleeing Taliban forced to make 11-country trek amid slow US asylum process: report Afghans fleeing the Taliban and unable to enter the U.S. have resorted to journeying through South and Central America to reach the U.S.-Mexico border.
February 1, 2023 Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves agrees to wear tracking device, turn in passport during investigation Dani Alves is asking to be set free pending the assault investigation against him. He offered to wear a tracking device and turn in his passport.