Brazil

Rats disrupt Brazil Petrobas graft hearing

A hearing into a massive graft scandal at Brazil's state oil firm #Petrobras was interrupted…

Dollars seized by Brazil court disappears

A corruption probe has taken a surprising turn in Brazil with the disappearance of money…

Fugitive US pastor captured in Brazil over sexual offences

An American cult leader suspected of sexually assaulting several girls, some reportedly as young as…

4 cops slain in Rio de Janeiro in 24 hours

Four police officers were killed over the weekend in and around Rio de Janeiro, highlighting…

Bolivia replaces Brazil in Super Eagles friendly tie

The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) on Friday in Abuja said the national senior male football…

Forget Petrobas, Brazil in party mood

*Party central is Rio de Janeiro, home of samba Brazil's economy is sputtering, the country's…

Brazil's Workers Party backs Lula for 2018: official

Brazil's ruling Workers Party would back former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to…

Lightning strike kills pregnant woman, 3 others

A lightning strike during a sudden downpour killed four Brazilian beachgoers Monday, media reports said.

Sao Paulo flooded after heavy rains

Brazilian megalopolis Sao Paulo saw violent storms and heavy rains Wednesday, causing flooding and traffic…

Brazil posts $2.35bn trade deficit, worst in 20 years

Brazil on Monday posted a $2.