ENTERTAINMENT October 4, 2022 Chris Martin battling 'serious lung infection;' Coldplay 'forced to postpone' series of concerts in Brazil Coldplay announced Chris Martin was battling a "serious lung infection" that forced the band to postpone upcoming shows in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
Brazil October 4, 2022 Who is Brazil's socialist, ex-con candidate for president? Lula won 48% in Brazil’s election despite convictions for corruption and accusations of being mastermind of a kickback and bribery scheme involving some of Brazil’s largest companies.
Brazil October 2, 2022 Brazil presidential election: Jair Bolsonaro proves polls wrong, forces socialist opponent into runoff In a significant departure from polls showing a large Lula lead, the leftist leader bested incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by just five points, forcing a tight runoff at month’s end.
Brazil October 2, 2022 Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula going to runoff in presidential election Brazil's top two presidential candidates are going to a runoff election after no candidates broke 50% in the first round of elections on Sunday.
Brazil October 1, 2022 A leftist victory in Brazil's election could be the lifeline Cuba, Venezuela need right now As Brazilians go to the polls this weekend some analysts are concerned that a leftist victory could strengthen the dictatorships in Cuba and Venezuela. Others question whether Bolsonaro will accept defeat if he loses.
Brazil September 30, 2022 Brazil's Bolsonaro locked in tough re-election bid with leftist candidate Lula leading in polls President Jair Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva close out their campaigns for the Brazilian presidency, polls show an uphill battle for Bolsonaro, as the political establishment coalesces around the leftist candidate.
China September 22, 2022 US military leaders warn China could militarize the ports it owns in Latin America China looks to increase its military presence by building or leasing ports along Brazil's massive Atlantic coast, raising concern levels of U.S. military leaders.
Brazil September 7, 2022 Brazilian judge temporarily suspends easing of gun control laws due to election violence fears A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has temporarily rolled back the loosening of gun control regulations implemented by President Jair Bolsonaro due to fears of election violence.
THE CLINTONS September 5, 2022 Hillary Clinton reveals reason for staple pantsuit was 'suggestive' photos from Brazil state trip Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed she chose to wear pantsuits after "suggestive" photos showing part of her underwear were snapped during a Brazil trip.
World August 29, 2022 Indigenous, last of his tribe 'man of the hole' dies in Brazil An unidentified, indigenous man believed to be the last of his tribe has died in the western Brazilian Amazon.
World August 25, 2022 Illegal road in Brazilian Amazon brings threat of further deforestation An illegal road in the Brazilian Amazon in a protected area of the forest could accelerate deforestation of the surrounding areas, as the road provides easy access for loggers.