Brazil Human Interest News RIO DE JANEIRO – A detainee got wedged in a hole he carved in the wall of the Guaraciaba do Norte Prison, in the interior of Ceara, before dawn Friday, reported online media. The prisoner made … Continue reading
Brazil Human Interest News RIO DE JANEIRO – A judge in central Brazil has ordered a widow to share her late husband’s civil service pension with the dead man’s mistress. The plaintiff in the suit told TV Anhanguera that she … Continue reading
Brazil Human Interest News PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — Centenarian Renalto Risi Palombo, who celebrated his 104th birthday Wednesday, revealed his secret to long life: never get married. One of the oldest inhabitants of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil’s … Continue reading
Brazil News PORTO ALEGRE — A horned rooster is drawing attention from residents of Balneário Pinhal, on the northern coast of Rio Grande do Sul. The owner, Anderson Santos, bought the common white rooster, which has two red horns in … Continue reading
Brazil Travel & Tourism News SAO PAULO — A man from Ribeirão Preto, in São Paulo state, has decided to tell the story of the more than 5,000 train stations in Brazil. Ten months ago, designer and railroad enthusiast Marcelo … Continue reading
Brazil Crime News SAO PAULO – Elize Matsunaga, 30, who admitted to killing her husband and cutting his body to pieces, is enjoying a quiet routine in jail. Almost two months after killing her millionaire husband, food industry executive Marcos … Continue reading
Brazil Dog News CURITIBA, Brazil – An unusually colored chow-chow born four months ago in Brazil is causing excitement among dog lovers around South America. The chow-chow is gray with black paws and muzzle and resembles a panda. The six … Continue reading
Brazil Human Interest News GOIANIA, Brazil – The sudden presence of two stray dogs is causing intrigue among officials at the municipal cemetery in Novo Gama, Goiás. Workers believe that they may have belonged to one of the people recently … Continue reading
Brazil News RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil gained 10,000 new millionaires in 2011, and is the country with the fastest growing population of ultra rich in the world. The data are from consultancy Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management, which published … Continue reading
Brazil News BELEM, Brazil – A ‘dead’ two-year-old boy sat up in his coffin during his own open-casket funeral and asked his father for water on Saturday, reported online media. Stunned friends and relatives rushed the boy to hospital but … Continue reading
Brazil News SAO PAULO – The now-famous leaning highrises of Santos, on the São Paulo coast, tilt by as much as 5 feet 11 inches, according to a study by the city. The study identified 65 buildings in the beach … Continue reading
Brazil News RIO DE JANEIRO – Happy 33rd birthday Morena Baccarin! The Brazilian actress turns 33 today, June 2nd. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1979 to journalist Fernando Baccarin and actress Vera Setta, she has lived in the United … Continue reading
Brazil News SAO PAULO – A 1,036-lb giant bluefin tuna, caught off Brazil’s Northeast Coast near Recife, caused pandemonium at São Paulo’s central market Tuesday afternoon. As news of the catch spread around the metropolis, owners and chefs from Japanese … Continue reading
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 – On Monday, police in São Paulo arrested a 20-year-old, nine-months pregnant woman for failure to pay child support to her ex-husband. Jailers released her on Tuesday after her family settled the $300 debt with the … Continue reading
