The blackout, whose cause was unclear, may have affected a population greater than California’s in an area four times the size of Texas.
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‘Massive Failure’ in Power Grid Causes Blackout in Argentina and Uruguay
The blackout, whose cause was unclear, may have affected a population greater than California’s in an area four times the size of Texas.
In Brazil, a New Rendering of a Literary Giant Makes Waves
Machado de Assis Real, developed by a Brazilian university and an ad agency, shows the 19th-century writer in color, challenging some long-held ideas about him in the process.
Brazil Fails to Replace Cuban Doctors, Hurting Health Care of 28 Million
After Cuba recalled 8,517 doctors from Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, the country’s new president, told Brazilians “we can solve this problem.” So far, he has failed, with millions paying the price.
Leaked Messages Raise Fairness Questions in Brazil Corruption Inquiry
Private phone chats suggest that a prominent judge consulted with prosecutors in the Car Wash corruption investigation, which convicted a former president.
Pride Flags and Foreign Policy: U.S. Diplomats See Shift on Gay Rights
Washington’s rejection of a routine Pride Month commemoration reflects the administration’s changing stance.
4 Years of College, $0 in Debt: How Some Countries Make Higher Education Affordable
When we asked people around the world what sort of financial burden they bore for their higher education, we heard how much it varies from country to country.
Prison Fighting Leaves at Least 55 Dead in Northern Brazil
The outbreak of violence in the state of Amazonas comes as rival drug factions vie for dominance of lucrative smuggling routes.
Dam at Brazil Mine Could Burst Soon, Officials Warn
Months after a nearby dam breach at a mining site killed more than 240 people, prosecutors say another similar disaster could occur as soon as Sunday.
Bolsonaro to Skip New York Gala Amid Swelling Controversy
Chamber of Commerce award dinners tend to be low-key affairs. But the Brazilian-American chamber’s decision to honor Brazil’s new leader set off outrage.