Birds May 28, 2024 Climate change threatens Brazil's beloved Spix's macaw from animated 'Rio' films In Brazil’s Northeast, a South African couple is reintroducing the Spix’s macaw to nature through breeding and reintroduction efforts, according to officials.
Brazil May 24, 2024 In Brazil, mangrove reforestation proves crucial in fight against climate risks Some 30,000 mangrove trees planted by Brazilian nonprofit organization Instituto Mar Urbano are reportedly boosting ecosystems and helping mitigate flood risks.
Brazil May 23, 2024 Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul faces economic woes after floods, and an unclear path to rebuilding Unprecedented flooding in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul has upended transportation, closing the airport in the capital Porto Alegre and segments of major highways.
Brazil May 22, 2024 Brazil's flooded south sees first deaths from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities Two men have been reported dead from the same waterborne bacterial disease in southern Brazil, where flooding over around a two-week period forced over 600,000 people from their homes.
Babies May 20, 2024 American couple stranded in Brazil facing 'bureaucratic nightmare' after newborn son arrives months early Bureaucratic red tape has left a Minnesota couple stranded in Brazil after their son was born months earlier than expected.
Brazil May 17, 2024 Refugees fleeing crisis in Haiti and Venezuela face new nightmare as floods ravage southern Brazil Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who fled to southern Brazil are struggling to rebuild their lives after severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.
Brazil May 15, 2024 Brazilian dance craze created by Rio youths officially recognized as 'intangible cultural heritage' Passinho, the vibrant dance style born in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, was officially recognized as an "intangible cultural heritage" by legislators in the state of Rio.
Brazil May 10, 2024 Hundreds of dogs saved by makeshift shelter amid severe flooding in southern Brazil In southern Brazil, a volunteer-led makeshift dog shelter has been set up in an abandoned warehouse to aid dogs displaced by devastating floods, officials say.
Brazil May 9, 2024 'Caramelo,' the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation A horse nicknamed Carmelo has been rescued after being stranded on a rooftop in southern Brazil, where floods have left more than 100 people dead.
Brazil May 7, 2024 Water rationing ordered as severe flooding devastates southern Brazil In southern Brazil, severe flooding has caused extensive damage, leaving 90 people dead and more than 130 missing. A mayor on Tuesday asked residents to ration water.
Formula One May 5, 2024 What is a Grand Prix? A guide to thrilling Formula One races A Formula One season is full of exciting Grand Prix races. These races happen all around the world and bring in thousands of spectators.