# Brazil

Last month

May 2023

More than 130 people arrested as part of international investigation on Calabrese mafia

A spokesperson for Belgium’s federal prosecutors’ office said it’s ‘likely the biggest operation ever carried out in Europe against the Calabrese mafia’.

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May 3rd 2023, 1:04 PM

This year

2023

# Irish Abroad

'São Paulo is a bit different to Sligo, 23 million people different!'

Irishman Simon Coulter has worked in rugby in the US, South Africa, Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil

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Apr 16th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Sao Sebastio

Rescuers search for missing people in Brazil after twice monthly average rain falls in 24 hours

The record rainfall in a beachside city caused flooding and mudslides, killing at least 46 people.

7.1k

Feb 22nd 2023, 7:18 AM

# Courts

Women go on trial accused of trafficking two Brazilian women to work as prostitutes

Two women were allegedly brought to Ireland to engage in prostitution in Thurles, Tralee, and Enniscorthy, among other places.

27.4k

Jan 24th 2023, 7:12 PM

# Dani Alves

Mexico's Pumas sack Dani Alves over sexual assault allegations

The 39-year-old was summoned to a Barcelona police station where he was ‘taken into custody’ and will now be questioned by a judge.

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Updated

Jan 20th 2023, 9:49 PM

# Brazil

Brazilian supreme court approves investigation into Bolsonaro over Congress riot

Bolsonaro claims Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was not voted into office, but rather was chosen by the Supreme Court and Brazil’s electoral authority.

4.5k

Jan 14th 2023, 1:29 PM

# Brazil

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro tweets from Florida hospital days after failed coup attempt

Bolsonaro posted the photo showing himself in a hospital bed in Orlando, Florida receiving treatment for a years-old stab wound.

16.1k

Jan 10th 2023, 11:36 AM

# coup

Thousands of Brazilians join rallies to condemn riots at national congress

Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed buildings in Brasilia on Sunday.

4.6k

Jan 10th 2023, 8:15 AM

# Brazil

Brazilian authorities arrest 1,500 protesters after major pro-Bolsonaro riots

Hundreds of soldiers and police have mobilised to dismantle an improvised camp outside the army’s headquarters in Brasilia.

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Updated

Jan 9th 2023, 8:28 PM

# brasilia

Brazil's riots at Congress: what we know so far

Hundreds of people have been arrested in the wake of the riots.

Thousands of protesters stormed Brazil's seat of power in scenes which have been compared to the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol.

Footage posted on social media showed rioters breaking doors and windows to enter the Congress building before damaging property inside.

It comes just a week after leftist Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva was sworn in having defeated former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Jan 9th 2023, 3:18 PM

# Bolsonaro

Brazilian far-right protesters storm congress

The protesters of supporters of former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, who lost reelection against a socialist opponent.

18.4k

Jan 8th 2023, 7:51 PM

# Brazil

Brazilian Amazon deforestation up 150% in Bolsonaro's last month in office

Under Bolsonaro, average annual deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rose by 75.5% from the previous decade.

7.7k

Jan 6th 2023, 8:26 PM

# SANTOS

'The King': Brazil says its final farewell to Pelé

Santos FC said some 250,000 people had attended his 24-hour wake in the Vila Belmiro stadium, where mourners continued arriving straight through the night.

11.4k

Jan 3rd 2023, 7:18 PM

# tributes

Fans mourn Pele at public viewing in Brazil stadium

Football fans started arriving at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in the early hours of this morning to pay their last respects.

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Updated

Jan 2nd 2023, 8:40 PM

# Brazil

Lula returns for third presidential term, declaring Brazil doesn't need to 'deforest' Amazon

Outgoing leader Jair Bolsonaro will snub the ceremony, underlining the deep divisions the veteran leftist inherits.

13.9k

Updated

Jan 1st 2023, 7:26 PM

Last year

2022

# Brazil

Bolsonaro leaves Brazil two days before inauguration of president-elect Lula

Bolsonaro earlier bid followers a tearful farewell without stating whether he would attend Lula’s inauguration.

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Updated

Dec 30th 2022, 9:55 PM

# Far-right

Brazilian man arrested for bomb plot ahead at presidential inauguration

A truck driver found the device Saturday morning in the capital city, where president-elect Lula da Silva will be sworn in on 1 January.

7.6k

Dec 26th 2022, 11:55 AM

# record equalled

Pele urges Neymar to 'keep inspiring us' after Brazil's World Cup exit

Brazil bowed out after a shock defeat to Croatia yesterday.

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Dec 10th 2022, 2:33 PM

# Brazil

Outgoing Brazilian president Bolsonaro breaks silence on election loss

Bolsonaro has not spoken publicly since his narrow loss on 30 October.

19.9k

Dec 10th 2022, 12:20 PM

# Inspiration

Brazil a country that can smile again with Richarlison the poster boy for change

The Tottenham Hotspur striker has not only produced two of the goals of the tournament, he is leading the line with a new authority.

3.7k

Dec 9th 2022, 6:00 AM

# don't feel like dancing

Brazil hit back at 'irrelevant' Roy Keane after his criticisms last night

The former Ireland and Manchester United captain was unimpressed with the players’ goal celebrations.

16.9k

Dec 6th 2022, 5:02 PM

# Admission

'We have to be careful because various people will say it was disrespectful'

Neymar reveals injury fear as Brazil boss Tite admits celebrations cannot overstep the mark.

18.6k

Dec 5th 2022, 10:57 PM

# like watching brazil

Brazil send out World Cup statement with stunning dismantling of South Korea

Brazil scored a collection of stunning goals in a 4-1 win.

39.4k

Dec 5th 2022, 9:02 PM

# 2022 World Cup

'I don’t like hearing evil lies... The haters who keep giving hate, go and do something else'

Brazil boss Tite launches scathing attack on his own “haters” for spreading fake news regarding the fitness of Gabriel Jesus.

9.3k

Dec 4th 2022, 4:45 PM

# Concern

Football legend Pele says he is ‘strong with a lot of hope’ amid health concerns

The 82-year-old has been receiving treatment for colon cancer, having undergone surgery to remove a tumour during September 2021.

38.9k

Updated

Dec 3rd 2022, 10:57 PM

Son targets win over Brazil - 'I hope we can script another miracle'

South Korea face one of the pre-tournament favourites in the last 16 on Monday.

3.7k

Dec 3rd 2022, 11:43 AM

# deforestation

Amazon loses a tenth of its vegetation in four decades, report says

From 1985 to 2021, the deforested area surged from 490,000 square kilometres to 1,250,000 square kilometres.

8.7k

Dec 2nd 2022, 10:39 PM

# marching on

Brazil seal last-16 progression with controlled win over Switzerland

Casemiro was the unlikely matchwinner.

17.8k

Nov 28th 2022, 6:15 PM

# School Shooting

Brazil school shooting death toll rises to four after teacher dies

The shooter was a former student at the public school he targeted first.

7.8k

Nov 27th 2022, 10:41 AM

# Brazil

At least three people killed and 11 others injured in school shooting in Brazil

Authorities have arrested the shooter.

10.2k

Nov 26th 2022, 8:24 AM

# Treatment Table

Neymar out of Brazil's next World Cup match with ankle injury

Brazil right-back Danilo will also miss Monday’s match against Switzerland

4.9k

Nov 25th 2022, 3:26 PM

# Previews

Neymar and Ronaldo arrive shouldering a different kind of burden

Brazil aiming to avoid shock against Serbia while Portugal talisman has own issues to contend with ahead of Ghana meeting.

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Nov 24th 2022, 8:10 AM

# Amazon Rainforest

'Brazil is back': President-elect Lula vows to fight deforestation at COP27

Lula has offered to host UN climate talks in the Amazon region in 2025.

8.9k

Nov 16th 2022, 10:14 PM

# Group by Group Guide

Group G Preview: Brazil set out as favourites, Serbia in the running as Dark Horses

Next in our World Cup series is Group G, featuring Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon.

3.1k

Nov 16th 2022, 7:00 AM

# We Need To Talk About Kevin

Kevin Magnussen claims shock pole position in Brazil

The Dane will start Saturday’s sprint race at the front after providing the biggest shock of the Formula One season.

7.6k

Nov 11th 2022, 8:34 PM

# deforestation

Brazil sets new Amazon deforestation record for October ahead of government change

Under outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro, average annual deforestation increased 75% compared to the previous decade.

17.9k

Nov 11th 2022, 8:20 PM

# Selecao

Liverpool's Firmino left out with Arsenal duo included in Brazil's World Cup squad

Veteran Dani Alves is also included in a side rich with attacking talents.

19.6k

Nov 7th 2022, 5:09 PM

# Brazil

Alleged Nazi salute at pro-Bolsonaro protest riles Brazil

Israel’s embassy called on authorities to ‘take the necessary measures to put a stop to such outrageous acts.’

18.1k

Nov 3rd 2022, 8:32 PM

# Brazil

Bolsonaro asks supporters to 'unblock' roads following election defeat

Demonstrators unwilling to accept the results of Sunday’s election have clogged routes around the country.

12.6k

Nov 3rd 2022, 8:17 AM

# Brazil

Brazil's Bolsonaro 'authorizes' transition without acknowledging defeat

Bolsonaro added that any protests should be ‘peaceful’ and not cause harm.

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Updated

Nov 1st 2022, 9:16 PM