Clauvino da Silva tried to escape from prison disguised as his teenage daughter. Days after prison officials publicized the attempt, they said Mr. da Silva had killed himself.
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9 Cities Where Public Transit Offers Eye-Popping Views
Forget pricey tours. For the cost of a one-way commuter fare, sublime views can be had in some of the world’s most picturesque cities.
Brazilian Gang Leader Dressed as His Teenage Daughter in Failed Jail Break
The attempt, complete with a silicone mask and wig, was thwarted by guards who noticed the inmate’s nervousness as he tried to leave the prison.
Bolsonaro Fires Head of Agency Tracking Amazon Deforestation in Brazil
The president claimed a government monitoring agency had released deforestation data with the intent to harm Brazil’s image abroad, a decision that incited protests from environmental organizations.
4 More Inmates Die in Brazil After Deadly Prison Clash
The authorities did not reveal the motive for the clash, only confirming that it was a fight between criminal groups, a day after 58 inmates were killed by a rival gang.
Prison Riot Leaves 57 Dead in Northern Brazil
In the latest outbreak of prison violence in Brazil, inmates from rival factions faced off in an hourslong battle that left 16 prisoners decapitated.
Under Brazil’s Far Right Leader, Amazon Protections Slashed and Forests Fall
Cutting down trees at the current rate could lead to runaway deforestation, environmentalists say. But President Bolsonaro is sticking to his promise to curb enforcement.
Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land
Land invasions in indigenous territories are on the rise across Brazil. Indigenous leaders say they regularly come under threat by miners, loggers and farmers.
Meet the ‘Orchestra of the Street’ Bringing Classical Music to Rio’s Favelas
In a city known for samba, “nobody expects a black, poor woman to play the violin.”
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil President, Says His Phones Were Hacked
The scheme has called into question the fairness of high-profile prosecutions in the wide-ranging corruption investigation known as Car Wash.