The death toll in Rio’s deadliest police operation in history rose to 132 people, the state authorities say, sparking outrage and a reckoning.
Author: Ana Ionova
At Least 60 Dead in Rio de Janeiro as Brazilian Police Crack Down on Drug Gangs
The authorities said the deadliest operation in Rio’s history had killed four police officers and at least 60 other people. It was an attack on “narco-terrorists,” the state governor said.
Why a Chef in Brazil Couldn’t Stomach a Menu Request for a Prince’s Event
He was asked to cater a climate event for Prince William and 700 guests. But omitting the famous Amazonian fish was like “asking Iron Maiden to play jazz.”
Brazil’s Homegrown Payment System Is Target of Trump Administration
Brazil’s fast and free homegrown digital payment system, PIX, has become wildly popular. The Trump administration says it unfairly undercuts U.S. companies.
Brutal Murder of 3 Women, Broadcast On Instagram, Shocks Argentina
The live streamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug cartels.
Brutal Murder of 3 Women, Broadcast On Instagram, Shocks Argentina
The live streamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug cartels.
Small Plane Crashes in Brazil, Killing Chinese Architect
Kongjian Yu, a prominent landscape architect, and three other people were killed when the aircraft crashed in a wetlands region.
Trump Strikes Softer Tone on Brazil, Following a Scathing Lula Speech
President Trump said he encountered the Brazilian president at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday and they briefly embraced. He said the two would meet next week.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Is On Course to Convict Bolsonaro in Coup Plot
A majority of voting justices said they plan to vote to convict Brazil’s former president of trying to hold onto power. A final verdict could come Thursday.
Jair Bolsonaro, Charged With Plotting a Coup, Is Not at His Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court began judging the case against the former president, who did not attend the proceedings because of poor health, his defense team said.