Brazil

Bolsonaro indicted by Brazil’s police for money laundering linked to undeclared diamonds

By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

The indictment of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia marked the far-right leader’s second formal accusation, with more potentially in store.

Brazil president withdraws his ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in Gaza

By Eléonore Hughes, David Biller, Associated Press

Wednesday's move was announced in Brazil's official gazette. Lula has been a frequent critic of Israel's offensive in Gaza, which he compared to the Holocaust earlier this year.

Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America

By Lerpong Amsa-Ngiam, Associated Press

Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.

A 2nd scourge is battering Brazil’s flooded south: Disinformation

By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press

Fake postings that have stirred outrage claim the army and government agencies aren't conducting rescues in Brazil's southernmost state. Others say bureaucracy is holding up donations of food, water and clothing.

Extreme weather wreaks havoc around the world

By Seth Borenstein, Suman Naishadham, Sibi Arasu, Fabiano Maisonnave, Associated Press

Environmental extremes accelerate as flooding and heatwaves occur more often. Scientists anticipated extreme weather disasters this year.

Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people in a week, force more than 80,000 to evacuate

By Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press

Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday.

Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction

By David Biller, Associated Press

Justice Alexandre de Moraes noted that Musk began a "disinformation campaign" regarding the top court's actions, including saying the social media platform X would cease to comply with the court's orders to block certain accounts.

Brazilian authorities arrest suspected masterminds behind murder of iconic councilwoman

By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, David Biller, Associated Press

Brazil’s federal police arrested on Sunday the men suspected of ordering the killing of a Rio de Janeiro councilwoman in 2018, a long-awaited step after years of society clamoring for justice.

Heavy rains kill at least 7 in southeastern Brazil, 4-year-old rescued from collapsed house

By Associated Press

Heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro state have killed at least seven people, authorities said Saturday, while a 4-year-old girl was rescued after more than 16 hours under mud.