Brazil News CURITIBA, Brazil – On Wednesday, police in southern Brazil rescued a puppy suffering alcohol poisoning, caused by two men who fled when they saw officers approaching. The Rottweiler puppy became a celebrity in Brazil after his story circulated … Continue reading
Brazil News SAO PAULO – Thousands of protesters marched through São Paulo streets on Saturday, agitating for relaxation of Brazil’s harsh marijuana laws. The ‘Marijuana March’ kicked off at 4:20 pm and lasted for about two hours, reported online media.
Brazil News BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil – A rare earthquake occurred on Saturday morning in the town of Montes Claros, in Minas Gerais state. The strong temblor frightened residents and caused cracks in at least one building, reported online media.
Brazil News RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian TV personality Xuxa said that Michael Jackson wanted to marry and have children with her. The revelation came during an interview with Rede Globo, which will air on Sunday, reported online media.
Brazil News SAO PAULO, Brazil – Federal Police arrested three foreigners last night trying to smuggle cocaine out of the country. Agents at the Cumbica International Airport in Guarulhos, São Paulo caught a Romanian dancer, a Nigerian salesman and a … Continue reading
Brazil News BRASILIA – President Dilma Rousseff vetoed a bill that would have allowed sale of over-the-counter medicines in supermarkets. The president based the veto, published in the Official Gazette on Friday, on an analysis done by the Ministries of … Continue reading
Brazil News CUIABÁ, Brazil – Environmental police in a residential neighborhood of Cuiabá caught a 20-foot long, 264 pound anaconda on Wednesday. Aided by city firefighters, police returned the giant serpent to its natural habitat in the Pantanal, reported online … Continue reading
Brazil News RIO DE JANEIRO – Favorable economic conditions in Brazil is encouraging the arrival of an increasing number of immigrants. Most are Latino, mostly from the member states of Mercosur, but also a growing contingent from Asia and Africa. … Continue reading
Brazil News SAO PAULO – Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, 31, is one of the most talked about topics among Twitter users in Sao Paulo today. The model appears on the cover of the June/July issue of the French magazine “Vogue.” Gisele …
Brazil News FORTALEZA, Brazil – Federal Police unveiled on Tuesday (15) new equipment used to combat international drug trafficking at the Fortaleza airport. According to authorities, the body scanner detects any type of product hidden under clothing or inside the … Continue reading
