Brazil Flora & Fauna News RIO DE JANEIRO – Hyalinobatrachium iaspidiense, popularly known as the “glass frog,” has drawn attention of researchers in the Amazon, reported online media. Scientists discovered the remarkable species, only 24 millimeters (about 1 inch) long … 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 Crime News SAO PAULO – A Sao Paulo judge has awarded temporary custody of Elize and Marcos Matsunaga’s daughter to members of the slain man’s family. Elize, 30, remains in jail charged with killing her husband Marcos, 41, dismembering … Continue reading
Brazil Survival News RIO DE JANEIRO – A construction worker in Rio de Janeiro survived after a two-meter length of rebar pierced his skull Wednesday morning, reported online media. The metal bar, used in construction, fell from the fifth floor … Continue reading
Brazil Crime & Punishment News CURITIBA, Brazil — Two jail inmates tried to escape custody on Tuesday, hidden in garbage bags, reported online media. Police said the attempted escape occurred around noon, when they serve lunch to the inmates.
