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Shakira Draws Two Million Fans to Historic Copacabana Beach Concert

AFP - May 3, 2026

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Brazil Congress Approves Shared Pet Custody for Separating Couples

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Drone Videos Reopen Debate on Tourism in Rio’s Favelas

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Brazilian Star Beatriz Haddad Maia Falls in Australian Open First Round Upset

Shakira Draws Two Million Fans to Historic Copacabana Beach Concert

AFP - May 3, 2026

Latin pop queen Shakira delighted crowds of two million that packed Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, delivering fan-favorite hits and words...

Brazil Congress Approves Shared Pet Custody for Separating Couples

Tico Times - April 2, 2026

No more arguments over who gets the dog. The Brazilian Congress has passed a bill that will let separating couples share custody of their...

Drone Videos Reopen Debate on Tourism in Rio’s Favelas

AFP - March 10, 2026

While lining up, some tourists touch up their makeup to parade on the rooftop of a small house in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela,...

Brazilian Star Beatriz Haddad Maia Falls in Australian Open First Round Upset

Steven Hodel - January 18, 2026

Beatriz Haddad Maia, Brazil's leading women's tennis player, saw her Australian Open campaign end abruptly on Sunday with a first-round defeat to Kazakhstan's Yulia...

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Moved From House Arrest to Police Custody

AFP - November 22, 2025

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a...

Brazil’s Supreme Court Convicts Bolsonaro for Coup Attempt

AFP - September 11, 2025

Brazil’s Supreme Court has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to stage a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election...

Brazilian Photographer Sebastião Salgado Dies at 81

AFP - May 23, 2025

Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, known for his powerful black-and-white images of the Amazon and global conflicts, died on Friday at the age of 81,...

Brazilian Teen Fonseca Makes History With Argentina Open Tennis Victory

Steven Hodel - February 17, 2025

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca became the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history when he swept past home hope Francisco Cerundolo in the final of...

From Slavery to Specialty – The Rise of Black-Owned Coffee in Brazil

AFP - May 20, 2024

Raphael Brandao beams with pride as he describes the high-end Brazilian coffee he produces with beans sourced exclusively from Black farmers in a country...

Madonna Electrifies Rio with Historic Celebration Tour Finale

AFP - May 5, 2024

Pop idol Madonna gave it all in Rio de Janeiro as she looked back on her four-decade career in a historic show before throngs...

The Rise of Brazilian Funk: Anitta, Beyoncé, and Beyond

Tico Times - April 25, 2024

From Anitta to Beyoncé, through exhibitions and artistic residencies, funk has left the favelas of Rio to become a global phenomenon. However, prejudices still...

AI to the Rescue: Saving Brazil’s Wildlife from Roadkill

Tico Times - April 23, 2024

In Brazil, where about 16 wild animals become roadkill every second, a computer scientist has come up with a futuristic solution to this everyday...

Manbol Is The Mango Ball Game Capturing Hearts in Brazil

Tico Times - March 5, 2024

A childhood pastime of kids tossing mangoes to each other in the Amazon has transformed into a proper sport in Brazil, even finding a...

Brazil’s Growing Embrace of Natural Pesticides

AFP - February 18, 2024

Inspecting a thriving green field, Brazilian farmer Adriano Cruvinel is beaming: Using a fraction of the chemical products he used to, he is growing...