Jul 13 Watch 6:43 How Russia used Brazil as a ‘spy factory’ for global espionage By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn A New York Times investigation found that Moscow has used Brazil as a launchpad for its global espionage operation. Brazilian federal police uncovered the deception after a yearslong hunt, dealing a massive blow to Putin’s spy program. Ali Rogin speaks… Continue watching
Jul 10 Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump follows through on 50% tariff threat By Mauricio Savarese, Josh Boak, Associated Press Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country's criminal trial against his predecessor, Jair… Continue reading
Jul 01 Catholic bishops from Global South demand climate justice By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press In a joint ecological appeal, they blasted the “openly denialist and apathetic stance” of “so-called elites of power” in the industrialized world who pressure their governments to back off sufficient mitigation and adaptation measures. Continue reading
May 28 These Brazilian nuns go viral after dropping the beat on Catholic TV By Tatiana Pollastri, Associated Press The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with singing, beatbox and dance moves. Continue reading
May 23 Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at age 81 By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press One of Brazil's most famous artists, Salgado’s life and work were portrayed in the 2014 documentary film “The Salt of the Earth," co-directed by Wim Wenders and his son, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado. Continue reading
May 07 Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory By Associated Press Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Continue reading
May 04 Brazilian police arrest 2 suspects over alleged plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio By Associated Press Rio de Janeiro’s state police said they had worked with the Justice Ministry to disrupt an attack allegedly planned by a group that was spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ community. Continue reading
Apr 14 Brazil’s Bolsonaro in intensive care after 12-hour surgery By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Brazilian doctors say that former President Jair Bolsonaro is conscious and remains in intensive care following a 12-hour bowel obstruction surgery. Continue reading
Apr 12 Bolsonaro transferred to Brazil’s capital after being hospitalized with abdominal pain By Associated Press Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was transferred Saturday by medical aircraft from northeastern Brazil to the capital Brasilia after being hospitalized with abdominal pain a day earlier. Continue reading
Apr 11 Israel’s military says air force reservists who condemned Gaza war will be fired By Sam Mednick, Associated Press In a statement to The Associated Press, an army official said there was no room for any body or individual, including reservists in active duty, "to exploit their military status while simultaneously participating in the fighting," calling it a breach… Continue reading