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Deforestation soars by 45% in Brazil's savanna region, threatening biodiversity

Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado, a vast tropical savanna region, has increased by nearly 45% compared to 2022 levels, with 3,000 square miles of vegetation being torn down.

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25 killed and 6 injured in collision between minibus and truck in Brazil's northeast

A horrific accident in Brazil's northeastern region in Bahia state left 25 dead and 6 injured, as a truck collided head on with a minibus transporting tourists back from the beach.

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A top Brazilian criminal leader is isolated in prison after he negotiated his own arrest

A criminal leader in Rio de Janeiro known as Zinho negotiated his own surrender and has been sent to Bangu 1 prison, populated by drug traffickers and militia men.

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More Brazilians declared themselves biracial, country's statistics agency says

Over 45% of Brazilians identify as biracial, according to the nation's statistics agency, per the most recent national census.

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Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique, 30, dies on stage during massive heart attack

30-year-old Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique suddenly collapsed and died while performing on stage Wednesday in a incident that was also captured on video.

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'Dead' woman found to be still alive in body bag at morgue: reports

A crematorium worker in Brazil found a 90-year-old woman still alive in a body bag after being pronounced dead, according to reports.

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Brazilian city enacts ordinance written completely by ChatGPT

Lawmakers in Porto Alegre, Brazil, have revealed that an experimental ordinance written and passed in October was drafted entirely by generative AI.

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'Like winning the lottery': Paul McCartney performs last-minute concert for 300 fans in Brazil

Paul McCartney performed a 22-song concert for a 300-person audience on Nov. 28 in Brasilia, Brazil. McCartney is currently on his "Got Back" tour.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Russia's draft resolution on Israel failed to mention Hamas, defeated at UN

The U.N. Security Council, which is charged with maintaining international peace, shot down a draft resolution from Russia for a ceasefire because it failed to mention Hamas.

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Rio de Janeiro launches raids in 3 favelas targeting organized crime in vulnerable neighborhoods

On Monday morning, the state government of Rio de Janeiro initiated a significant law enforcement operation in three sprawling, economically-disadvantaged neighborhoods within the city.

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3 doctors dead, another shot in Rio de Janeiro in an attack suspected to have been politically motivated

Several doctors, including the brother of federal lawmaker Sâmia Bomfim, were shot dead in an attack at a Rio beach. The shooting may have been politically motivated.

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More than 100 dolphins, thousands of fish found dead as Brazilian governor declares state of emergency

Wildlife experts have found more than 100 dead dolphins and thousands of fish that have died in the Brazilian Amazon amid severe drought and high temperatures.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to undergo hip replacement surgery

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, will undergo hip replacement surgery, a common procedure that will take about one to two hours.

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Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces severe drought, affecting food and water supplies for thousands

The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing severe drought and historically low water levels. Thousands of people may also face a shortage of fish stock, according to the authorities.

Politics 1 hour ago

WATCH: Biden forgets to shake hands with president of Brazil in latest awkward gaffe

President Biden forgot to shake hands with the president of Brazil after a joint event at the United Nations in his latest awkward gaffe.

Politics 1 hour ago

Brazil's president says Julian Assange can't be punished for 'informing society' in a 'transparent' way

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of press freedom, arguing that the U.S. should not prosecute Julian Assange for informing the public.

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Small plane crash in Brazil kills all on board, including 12 tourists and 2 crew members: report

All 14 passengers, including the pilot and copilot are dead, after a plane plummeted in Brazil with tourists on board.

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Brazilian prosecutor believed Danelo Cavalcante escaped Pennsylvania prison to face charge in 'lenient' Brazil

The Brazilian prosecutor over Danelo Calvacante's homicide case in Tocantins thought the convicted killer facing life in a U.S. prison was escaping to face a lighter sentence in Brazil.

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Brazil's Supreme Court sentences Bolsonaro supporter to 17 years in prison for storming government offices

Brazil's Supreme Court delivered a 17-year prison sentence to Aécio Lúcio Costa Pereira, a supporter of former President Jair Bolsonaro who stormed top government offices on January 8.

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Brazil's Lula says Putin can freely attend the 2024 Rio de Janeiro G-20: 'No way he will be arrested'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Russian President Vladimir Putin can freely visit Brazil at next year's G-20, adding that there is no way he'd be arrested.

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Flooding in southern Brazil leaves at least 31 dead and 1,600 displaced

Severe flooding triggered by a cyclone in southern Brazil has led to the destruction of homes, stranding of motorists, and inundation of streets across multiple cities.