In Brazil, rooms for maids, a vestige of the country’s history of slavery, are disappearing or being transformed as the country confronts deeply ingrained inequities.
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What Caused a Plane to Fall From the Sky in Brazil?
Officials are investigating potential causes of a plane crash that killed 62 people near São Paulo. Using videos and other clues, aviation experts have formed theories.
How U.S. Women Beat Brazil to Win Olympic Gold Medal
Mallory Swanson scored the winner in the 57th minute, neatly slotting home a shot from the left side off an assist from Korbin Albert.
What We Know About the Crash of VoePass Flight 2283 in Brazil
The twin-engine turboprop passenger aircraft crashed near São Paulo, killing all 62 people onboard. Officials are investigating the cause.
Plane Crashes Near São Paulo, Brazil, Killing 61 Onboard
The Brazilian authorities said no one survived the crash, outside São Paulo on Friday afternoon. The airline, VoePass, said the cause was unknown.
Plane Carrying 62 People Crashes in Brazil
VoePass Flight 2283 crashed outside São Paulo on Friday afternoon. The status of the passengers and crew is unknown.
Is She the Oldest Person in the Amazon Rainforest?
The life of Varî Vãti Marubo shows how much life has changed for the rainforest’s Indigenous tribes — and how much has stayed the same.
Early Wildfires in Brazil Threaten Pantanal Wetlands and Cerrado Savanna
Huge blazes are spreading hundreds of miles across some of the most biodiverse parts of Brazil, with the worst of the annual fire season still weeks away.
Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewels
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, may soon face criminal charges for stealing gifts he received from foreign leaders.
Air Europa Flight Hits Severe Turbulence, Fracturing Necks and Skulls
Four passengers were in intensive care after the flight from Spain to Uruguay hit turbulence that injured dozens. The plane made an emergency landing in Brazil.