Brazil searches for clues of Amazon tribe gone missing
An isolated Indian tribe in Brazil seemingly has vanished like a morning mist in the Amazon jungle.
View ArticleBrazil takes out clandestine airstrip with bombs
The Brazilian Air Force on Friday dropped eight 500-pound bombs on a clandestine airstrip in the jungle near the Colombian and Venezuelan borders, part of wide military operation that goes beyond...
View ArticleBrazilian judge known for tough sentences slain
Rio de Janeiro police are combing a suburb for clues in the murder of a high-profile criminal judge, ambushed and fatally shot at her doorstep by hooded gunmen, TV Record reported Sunday.
View ArticleEmerging markets try to steady currencies
The South Korean central bank surprised the markets on Friday with a $4bn lightning intervention in support of the won, carried out in the last two minutes of trading,
View Article8 foreign fast-food chains worth a taste
We know you don't want to fly halfway around the world to eat a Big Mac. But how about steamed cod with mustard sauce and chives, mixed vegetables, and parsley baby potatoes? That, for instance, is...
View ArticleBrazil cuts rates. Is China next?
Brazil is one of the world's hottest economies. But even it is feeling a need to cut interest rates in response to a slowdown in the developed world.
View ArticleBreaking down the global population
The world's population is about to reach 7 billion on Monday, according to the United Nations.
View ArticleBrazil fines Chevron $28 million for oil spill
Chevron was fined $28 million for an oil spill off the country's coast and could face further penalties, state media reported on Monday.
View ArticleBrazil suspends Chevron's oil exploration in wake of spill off Rio coast
Brazil on Wednesday suspended Chevron's oil exploration rights in the country until it can explain the cause of a recent oil spill in deep water off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, and its response to the...
View ArticleEmerging market ETFs: A steadier strategy, fast growth
Coming out of the 2008 financial meltdown, emerging markets were a rare bright spot: Places like Brazil, China, and India delivered fast economic growth and double-digit stock gains. But the price you...
View ArticleBrazil's economy sputters in third quarter
Brazil¹s economy ground to a halt in the third quarter, hit by the eurozone crisis and slowing demand from trading partners like China.
View ArticleBrazil Senate passes Amazon deforestation code
Brazil's Senate passed a controversial forestry bill late Tuesday, supported by ranchers and farmers but opposed by many environmental activists.
View ArticleOil from spill fouls Brazilian beach
Oil from a small leak in Brazilian waters -- the second in less than two months -- has reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro state, environmental authorities said.
View ArticleBooming Brazil lures immigrant workers
In the heart of Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, the Little Peruvian Corner turns out spicy lomo saltado -- or jumping sirloin -- for a fast-growing immigrant population.
View ArticleLawsuit highlights Brazil's struggles with race
Brazil, which recently overtook the UK as the world's sixth-largest economy, has been enjoying a lot of positive press.
View ArticleBrazilian orange growers open to fungicide alternatives
Brazil's orange harvest is nearing its end as workers in the state of Sao Paulo pluck late-blooming fruit from the trees.
View ArticleBrazil orange growers: 'We can adapt'
Brazil's orange harvest is nearing its end as workers in the state of Sao Paulo pluck late-blooming fruit from the trees.
View ArticleFlorida's tourism gets a boost from a Brazilian invasion
"Oi -- Sejam bem-vindos!" -- meaning "Hi, welcome!" -- is a Portuguese phrase heard more and more these days at Florida's tourist spots.
View ArticleRising Brazil tackles immigration question
The rise of Brazil as an economic force has brought with it a policy challenge familiar here in the United States: immigration.
View ArticleFacebook taps emerging markets as it readies IPO
Facebook, which launched its blockbuster initial public offering Wednesday, is the undisputed social media king of the U.S. and Europe.
View ArticleBrazil sues Twitter over roadblock warning posts
The government of Brazil has filed a lawsuit against Twitter, demanding the micro-blogging site suspend the accounts of users who tip drivers off to police roadblocks and radar traps.
View ArticleState media: Striking police end standoff in Brazil
Hundreds of striking police officers ended a standoff at a state legislature building in eastern Brazil early Thursday, state media reported.
View ArticleEmerging markets have their mojo back
Stocks are soaring this year. Everywhere. And if you think the rally has been big in the U.S., just check out emerging markets.
View ArticleBrazil plans giveaway of 3 million free condoms for Carnival revelers
Revelers in Brazil's most famous city will enjoy more than just sun, live music and dancing when Carinval festivities start this week. Rio de Janeiro state officials are also giving away 3 million free...
View ArticleWork and play - Brazil's samba star Neymar has it all
Neymar plays football like he tackles life -- with flair, excitement and a sense of fun.
View ArticleBrazil declares new 'currency war'
Brazil has declared a fresh "currency war" on the US and Europe, extending a tax on foreign borrowings and threatening further capital controls in an effort to protect the country's struggling...
View ArticleEuropean crisis, less demand from China drag down Brazil's GDP
Brazil's economy grew a sluggish 2.7% in 2011, the government statistics agency IBGE reported Tuesday, far below its target of 4.5%.
View ArticleBrazil vote sparks fears for future of rainforest
Brazil stands at a crossroads in its efforts to preserve the Amazon rainforest as the government considers controversial legislation governing land use.
View ArticleBrazil delays vote on bill regulating deforestation
Brazil¹s Congress postponed a vote on Tuesday on a controversial forest code, which has pitted farmers and ranchers against environmentalists.
View ArticleBrazil's central bank makes larger-than-expected interest rate cut
Brazil's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate more than expected on Wednesday night to 9.75% from 10.5% after a slew of disappointing economic data this week.
View ArticleCurrency wars: Brazil says 'it's on'
Brazil's central bank fired the next shot in what is shaping up to be an international currency war with a sharper-than-expected interest rate cut late Wednesday that pushed down the value of its...
View ArticleBrazil files first criminal charges over dictatorship disappearances
Brazilian prosecutors filed charges Wednesday against a former military official for his role in a crackdown that led to the forced disappearances of five guerrillas during the country's dictatorship.
View ArticleBrazil bars Chevron executives from leaving over spill
A federal court in Brazil has issued an order barring 17 executives from U.S. oil giant Chevron and Transocean Ltd. from leaving the country while it mulls criminal charges against them for an oil...
View ArticleBrazil tries to balance farming and forests
It's harvest time in the heart of Brazil. Top-of-the-line John Deere tractors carve up vast soybean fields, sucking in dry pods and leaving a trail of dust.
View ArticleBrazil passes hosting of 2015 Copa America to Chile
Brazil wants to give up the rights to stage the 2015 Copa America to neighboring Chile, its football federation confirmed Monday.
View ArticleBrazil unveils tax cuts, credits to help industry
Brazil on Tuesday unveiled a package of tax cuts and growth incentives to give the world's sixth-largest economy a jolt and protect struggling manufacturers.
View ArticleWhy Iran-Brazil friendship has gone cold
After just over a century of amicable relations, Brazil has decided to cool its relationship with Iran.
View ArticleWhere are all the women entrepreneurs?
Consider who comes to mind when we think of entrepreneurs. Does a day go by without mention of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson in the media? While admirable, these men are not...
View ArticleInmates hold nearly 100 hostage in Brazilian prison riot
Inmates were holding nearly 100 people hostage at a prison in eastern Brazil on Monday, officials said.
View ArticleIranian diplomat leaves Brazil amid sexual abuse allegations
Iran has recalled a diplomat from Brazil amid allegations he sexually abused children at a swimming pool, state media in Brazil reported.
View ArticleLate drama as Boca, Corinthians reach Copa semis
Two of South America's most famous clubs reached the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores after late drama in their last-eight matches on Wednesday.
View ArticleGrant Wahl: U.S. looks to keep up impressive run of form with Brazil up next
Three thoughts on my mind heading into the U.S.'s friendly with Brazil in the Washington, D.C., area on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2/3, Telefutura):
View ArticleAvi Creditor: U.S. vs. Brazil instant analysis
Join Avi Creditor and Grant Wahl for live instant analysis as the U.S. faces Brazil in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ET.
View ArticlePolitical prisoners of Brazil's dictatorship get apologies
Some 120 Brazilians who were political prisoners during the country's military dictatorship received official apologies from the state of Rio de Janeiro Monday.
View ArticleBrazil competes with China, India to invest in Africa
Brazil has intensified its efforts to forge closer relations with Africa recently, as the sixth largest economy in the world tries to compete with other emerging giants like China and India to take a...
View ArticleWhere in the world can you get universal health care?
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's sweeping health care legislation Thursday in a narrow 5-4 ruling that Obama says will provide up to 30 million additional Americans with health care.
View ArticleSoccer great Zico: Brazil '58 best team ever
Brazilian soccer icon Zico has hailed the South American country's World Cup-winning team of 1958 as the best in the sport's history, ahead of the reigning world and European champions Spain.
View ArticleIn Brazil, health care is a right
This week's congressional battle over the GOP move to repeal President Obama's Affordable Care Act, as well as the NAACP's boos in response to Mitt Romney's proposed elimination of what he called the...
View ArticleBrazil to shed light on 'dirty war' abuse
After years of trying to put the past behind it, Brazil has created a truth commission to investigate crimes committed during a painful period in history known as the dirty war.
View ArticleBrazil sends troops to border to fight crime
Nearly 10,000 troops and civilians have been deployed to Brazil's southern border region, in a show of force against illicit traffickers of all kinds who operate in the region, Brazil's defense...
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