Brazil

Too much water, and not enough: Brazil’s flooded south struggles to find basic goods

Efforts were continuing to rescue people stranded by the floods in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, as more rains were forecast for the region into next week. The capital, Porto Alegre, has been virtually cut off, with the airport and bus station closed and main roads blocked due to the floodwaters. Five […]

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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Tuesday it would resume the Brazilian Championship in early June after being forced to suspend matches last week due to historic floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Gremio will face off against Bragantino in Curitiba, in the state of Parana, as their Porto Alegre arena

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A former Brazilian military police officer is facing up to 20 years in prison after he allegedly lied to immigration officials about being involved in a deadly 2015 massacre in Brazil.

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On the Brazilian Coast, a Tropical Town Beloved by Artists and Makers

Advertisement What Paraty does have is easy access to the dozens of small islands and sandy coves across the bay (local traineiras, renovated wooden fishing boats; large schooners; and speedboats are all available for visitors to rent for daylong outings), and the countless hiking trails, waterfalls and beaches that are part of the massive Serra

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