7 dead in Brazil shootout between police, suspected robbers

At least seven people were killed Wednesday in a shootout between police officers and suspected criminals planning to rob highway toll booths in Brazil's Goias state, the state Military Police confirmed.

China, Brazil Strike Deal to Ditch Dollar in Trade

 China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said Wednesday.

At least 44 killed and dozens missing in Brazil floods

Rescuers in the southeast of Brazil are searching for dozens of people reported missing after record rainfalls caused flooding and mudslides that killed at least 44 people.

Death toll from flooding in Brazil rises, Lula visits disaster-hit region

 The death toll from devastating rainfall in southeastern Brazil rose to 40 on Monday, official figures showed, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the region and said homes should no longer be built in areas at risk of landslides and major floods.

Floods, landslides kill dozens in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state | Floods News | Al Jazeera

Torrential rain has triggered flooding and landslides in coastal areas of Brazil’s southeast, killing at least 36 people and displacing hundreds of others.

Brazil rejects German ammunition request for Ukraine

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected Germany's request for delivery of ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft tank used by Ukraine, according to local media reports Tuesday.

Brazil’s Lula fires army chief in wake of pro-Bolsonaro riots

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has dismissed the country’s army chief General Julio Cesar de Arruda in the wake of the storming of several government buildings by the supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil President Lula says intelligence services failed ahead of Jan. 8 Brasilia riot

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday his intelligence services had failed on January 8, when Brasilia buildings were stormed by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil Top Court to Investigate Bolsonaro Role in Brasilia Riots

Brazil’s Supreme Court is set to investigate the ultra-right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro over riots and looting of government buildings in Brasilia this week.

Brazil’s government acts against Bolsonaro backers, new protest fizzles

Brazilian federal prosecutors on Wednesday requested the investigation of three congressional allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly inciting the worst attack on the country’s democratic institutions in decades.

EU condemns storming of Brazil’s Congress, more than 400 participants in riots detained, security forces regain control of Congress

European Union leaders condemned a raid Sunday by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on the National Congress.

Brazilian football legend Pele dies aged 82 after cancer battle

Pelé, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.

Pele in stable condition: Sao Paulo hospital

Brazil football legend Pele is in stable condition. according to a hospital report Saturday.

Lula da Silva wins presidential election in Brazil

 Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won in the second round of the country’s presidential election beating by almost two million votes incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, according to results of the 99.3% of the processed votes.

Norway police arrest suspected Russian spy, should be expelled from Norway

Norwegian public broadcaster NRK has reported that national police arrested a suspected Russian spy in the Arctic town of Tromsoe on Monday, citing the country’s PST security service.

Brazil's presidential race goes to run-off

Brazil's presidential election is headed for a run-off vote, electoral authorities said on Sunday, after President Jair Bolsonaro's surprising strength in a first-round vote spoiled rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's hopes of winning outright. 

Some 14 People Dead, 26 Missing After Vessel Wrecks On Amazon River In Brazil

 A shipwreck on the Amazon River in Brazil leaves at least 14 people dead and 26 missing, the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper reported on Thursday.

Spain, Brazil report first monkeypox deaths outside Africa

Spain and Brazil have reported one death each from monkeypox in what are thought to be the first fatalities linked to an outbreak of the disease that began in early May.

Brazil rejects G7 plans to put on restrictions on the purchase price of Russian oil – SANA

Brazil stated its refusal to support the plans of the G7 countries to impose restrictions on the purchase price of Russian oil.

6 dead and more than 73,000 people evicted from their homes by heavy rains in several states of Brazil

Six people have died and more than 73,000 have been evicted from their homes due to heavy rains hitting several states in Brazil.