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Brazilian track and field athletes OK'd for Games
Three Brazilian track and field athletes won a court ruling allowing them to compete at the Paris Olympics despite the country's substandard anti-doping program.1 hr ago - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Gymnastics preview: Biles battles Brazil star Andrade and Team GB depth tested
Simone Biles has reframed her relationship with the sport but will face fierce competition from Rebeca Andrade. In the aftermath of her nightmare second Olympic experience, all Simone Biles wanted to do was go home. But even after she departed ...6 hr ago - Brazil -
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The Brazilian gymnast who could challenge Simone Biles in Paris
Brazilian Rebeca Andrade has been teasing a new vault that has never been performed by a female gymnast — a triple-twisting Yurchenko.Jul. 11, 2024 - Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
Uruguay knock out Brazil in Copa QF shootout
Uruguay beat Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday after a bruising 0-0 draw to march into the semifinals of the Copa América, where they will face Colombia.Jul. 7, 2024 - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Alleged Bolsonaro-linked crime ring sold official luxury gifts worth $1.2m, Brazil police claim
Report into ‘Jewellerygate’ scandal alleges former president involved in embezzlement of high-value gifts received from foreign leaders. Federal police investigators have claimed that a criminal group, allegedly involving Brazil’s former president ...Jul. 9, 2024 - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Brazil’s spy agency accused of illegally targeting Bolsonaro’s foes
Five arrested in investigation of claims Abin monitored and harassed top public figures and politicians. Brazil’s intelligence agency was illegally weaponised during Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right administration to monitor and harass some of the ...Jul. 11, 2024 - Brazil -
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Dozens injured by turbulence on flight diverted to Brazil
An Air Europa flight bound for Uruguay made an emergency landing in Brazil on Monday after at least 30 people were injured by “strong turbulence.”Jul. 2, 2024 - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Brazil’s Lula calls on Maduro to respect result of Venezuelan election
Brazilian leader says he was ‘frightened’ by counterpart’s warnings of ‘bloodbath’ if he loses to Edmundo González. Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged Venezuela’s government to respect the result of next Sunday’s election, ...Jul. 22, 2024 - Brazil -
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Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30
The Dreamliner plane was flying from Madrid to Montevideo when the mid-air incident happened.Jul. 2, 2024 - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Ex-president of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro could face money-laundering charges
Indictment, which includes embezzlement and criminal association charges, stems from a gift from Saudi Arabia. Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro faces possible charges for money laundering, embezzlement and criminal association in ...Jul. 5, 2024 - Brazil -
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Brazil’s Lula seeks to bolster support for global alliance against hunger
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled a global alliance against hunger and poverty in Rio de JaneiroJul. 24, 2024 - Brazil -
VentureBeat - Tech
For optimism in games, look at Brazil | The DeanBeat
It's not easy to find good news in the game industry these days. But on my trip to see the Gamescom Latam event in Sao Paolo, Brazil, it was plentiful.Jun. 28, 2024 - Brazil -
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Vinícius Jr. puts in best-ever Brazil performance in crucial win over Paraguay
Brazil are still a work in progress, but Vinícius Jr. stepped up in a way he hasn't for Seleção before, and a Copa América title feels possible.Jun. 29, 2024 - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Indigenous leaders frustrated despite cloak’s return to Brazil after 300 years
Denmark returns artefact but Tupinambá leaders say they were prevented from performing the necessary rituals to receive sacred relic. What was meant to be an occasion for celebration for the Tupinambá de Olivença Indigenous people – the ...Jul. 16, 2024 - Brazil -
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Uruguay beat Brazil as Bielsa's high-stakes bet pays off in Vegas
Amid the glitz and glamour of a Saturday in Vegas, one of the hottest acts in town was a brave Uruguay, which beat Brazil to reach the Copa América semis.Jul. 8, 2024 - Brazil -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Brazil Sees Elon Musk's Starlink as a Political Threat
Starlink is growing fast in the country’s Amazon and farming regions, bastions of support for former President Jair Bolsonaro.14 hr ago - Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
Brazil: Endrick to start for suspended Vinícius Jr.
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has announced that 17-year-old prodigy Endrick will replace Vinicius Jr. in the starting lineup for the Copa América quarterfinal clash against Uruguay/.Jul. 6, 2024 - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Brazil’s unparalleled spate of book bans is page out of US culture wars
A series of bans on volumes with race, gender and LGBTQ+ themes have proliferated in recent years. It started with a social media video: a school principal from a medium-sized Brazilian city lashed out against an award-winning novel, saying it was ...Jul. 2, 2024 - Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
Vini Jr. 'almost perfect' as Brazil get back on track
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior hailed the display of Vinícius Júnior after the forward scored twice to help the Seleção get back on track at the Copa América with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in Las Vegas Friday.Jun. 29, 2024 - Brazil -
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Brazil FA chief: Dorival to stay as boss until WC
Dorival Junior will remain in charge of Brazil at least until the 2026 World Cup despite the team's early Copa América exit, the country's football federation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said.Jul. 8, 2024 - Brazil -
ABC News - Tech
Brazil data regulator bans Meta from mining data to train AI models
Brazil’s national data protection authority determined on Tuesday that Meta cannot use data originating in the country to train its artificial intelligenceJul. 2, 2024 - Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
No doubt: Brazil 'calm, confident' after slow start
Brazil coach Dorival Jr backed his team's tactics even though they were held to a goalless draw by Costa Rica in their opening Copa America match and he urged fans to keep faith with his players when they face Paraguay on Friday.Jun. 28, 2024 - Brazil -
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Is Brazil's Brics-building worth it?
The Brazilian president sees the Brics as a way to remake the world - but it is dominated by China.Jul. 14, 2024 - Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
Brazil's Bia out of Olympics with stress fracture
Brazil forward Bia Zaneratto said in an Instagram post on Sunday that she has a stress fracture in her foot that will prevent her from competing in the Paris Olympics, which begin later this month.Jul. 1, 2024 - Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
Man City sign Brazil winger Sávio from Troyes
Manchester City have completed a deal for 20-year-old Brazil winger Sávio, the club confirmed on Thursday.Jul. 19, 2024 - Brazil -
Financial Times - World
Brazil to spend record $900mn on local vote as politicians raid budget
Sums allocated to campaign activities soar despite pressure to rein in national spendingJul. 17, 2024 - Brazil -
Financial Times - World
Cotton prices tumble as Brazil’s exports surge
Increased supply and lower demand hits producers as consumers choose cheaper alternativesJul. 16, 2024 - Brazil -
ABC News - World
Brazil's police say Bolsonaro embezzled $1.2 million in undeclared jewelry from Saudi Arabia
Brazil’s Federal Police allege former President Jair Bolsonaro embezzled jewelry worth about $1.2 million during his time in officeJul. 8, 2024 - Brazil -
Financial Times - World
Milei to meet Bolsonaro in Brazil amid feud with Lula
Argentine leader to see rightwing Brazilian ex-president at conservative event as he trades barbs with leftist incumbentJul. 6, 2024 - Brazil -
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Brazil apologizes for post-World War II persecution of Japanese immigrants
The Brazilian government on Thursday apologized for human rights violations in the persecution and incarceration of Japanese immigrants after World War II.10 hr ago - Brazil -
ABC News - World
Brazil apologizes for post-World War II persecution of Japanese immigrants
The Brazilian government has apologized to the Japanese community for human rights violations in the persecution and incarceration of immigrants in the years after World War II16 hr ago - Brazil -
ABC News - World
Brazil's Lula urges Venezuela's Maduro to respect vote results, is 'frightened' by talk of bloodbath
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro should respect the results of the elections scheduled for SundayJul. 22, 2024 - Brazil -
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Tons of dead fish fill river in Brazil after waste dumping allegations
Several tons of fish have died along one of the main rivers in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state after the alleged illegal dumping of industrial waste.Jul. 18, 2024 - Brazil -
Financial Times - World
Venezuelan migrants build a life in Brazil and dream of home
With elections due this month, few expats expect Nicolás Maduro’s regime to changeJul. 18, 2024 - Brazil -
ABC News - World
Brazil’s intelligence agency under Bolsonaro spied on judiciary and lawmakers, police say
An investigation into Brazil’s federal police alleges that the country’s intelligence agency spied on members of the judiciary, lawmakers and journalists under former President Jair BolsonaroJul. 11, 2024 - Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
Vini Jr. on Brazil Copa exit: 'It was my fault'
Vinícius Júnior apologised for letting Brazil down after missing his team's Copa América quarterfinal defeat on penalties to Uruguay.Jul. 9, 2024 - Brazil -
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Brazilian police: Bolsonaro embezzled $1.2 million in Saudi jewelry
Police allege former President Jair Bolsonaro embezzled jewelry worth about $1.2 million during his time in office, according to the report unsealed Monday.Jul. 9, 2024 - Brazil -
ABC News - Sports
Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals
Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semifinals with a 4-2 victory over Brazil on penalty kicks after the teams played to a scoreless drawJul. 7, 2024 - Brazil