The company heeded the request of prosecutors, who fear the top executives at the company may stymie a proper investigation into a deadly dam burst.
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‘Lula,’ Ex-President of Brazil, Temporarily Leaves Prison for Grandson’s Funeral
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, convicted of corruption, took the opportunity of his temporary release to reiterate his innocence.
Mysterious Dead Whale Washes Up Near the Amazon
A young humpback whale was found dead on Friday on an island near the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil. Scientists are investigating how it died and why it was so far from where they migrate this time of the year.
Scenes From Venezuela: Violence Erupts at Border
Venezuelan security forces and protesters faced off in the border town of Ureña as locals tried to clear a path for humanitarian aid to enter the country from Colombia.
Some Aid From Brazil Pierces Venezuela’s Blockade, but Deadly Violence Erupts
In a showdown with the Maduro government, Venezuela’s opposition managed to get a small truckload of supplies in from Brazil, but elsewhere its effort appeared stalled.
Maduro Closes Venezuela’s Border With Brazil to Block Aid
The closure is part of Mr. Maduro’s effort to foil plans by his opponents to bring in humanitarian supplies, including food and medication, by force.
Maduro Closes Venezuela’s Border With Brazil to Block Aid
The closure is part of Mr. Maduro’s effort to foil plans by his opponents to bring in humanitarian supplies, including food and medication, by force.
Brazil Arrests 8 at Mining Giant Vale Over Deadly Dam Collapse
The employees held included two executive directors of the company, which owns the mining complex where a torrent of mud killed at least 166 people.
Vogue Brazil Fashion Director Resigns Over Photos That Evoke Slavery Era
Donata Meirelles resigned after photos emerged from her 50th birthday that critics saw as allusion to race relations in the colonial era, when slavery was legal in Brazil.
Brazil Arrests 8 at Mining Giant Vale Over Deadly Dam Collapse
The employees held included two executive directors of the company, which owns the mining complex where a torrent of mud killed at least 166 people.