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Uruguayan defender Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 - 11:38 GMT

The hospital said in a statement Izquierdo had died as a result of brain death following a cardiopulmonary arrest associated with cardiac arrhythmia.

Cairo to receive direct flights from Sao Paulo starting from September

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 02:53 GMT

The minister disclosed that tourist arrival rates from Russia and Ukraine during January and February 2023, have decreased on an annual basis by 40 percent and 80 percent, respectively.

Palmeiras win Copa Libertadores with Deyverson extra-time goal

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 - 12:24 GMT

It is the third time the Sao Paulo club have won South America’s equivalent of Europe's Champions League following victories in 1999 and 2020.

Rogerio Ceni replaces Hernan Crespo as Sao Paulo coach

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 - 11:21 GMT

Crespo took over in February after a successful spell with Defensa y Justicia in Argentina and led Sao Paulo to the state championship in May.

Brazil presidential candidates seek to soften images ahead of run-off

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 - 01:00 GMT

Two weeks before a run-off to decide Brazil's presidency, the dueling far-right and leftist candidates are trying to soften their images.

Brazil election plunged into chaos by attack on far-right frontrunner

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 - 09:11 GMT

The run-up to a presidential election in Brazil plunged into chaos on Friday after a knife attack on far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil truckers' mega-strike eases on day nine

Tue, 29 May 2018 - 10:40 GMT

A mega-strike by Brazilian truck drivers furious over high fuel costs began to ease Tuesday on the ninth day of transport chaos.

Brazil close to paralysis as truckers press on with strike

Thu, 24 May 2018 - 10:00 GMT

Brazil appeared on the verge of a standstill on the fourth day of a nationwide truckers' strike Thursday as road blockades caused severe shortages of fuel and food.

Brazil's center-right House Speaker Maia making presidential bid

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 - 01:30 GMT

The speaker of Brazil's lower house of Congress, Rodrigo Maia.

Troubled Rio de Janeiro stages 'greatest show' of samba parades

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 - 11:40 GMT

Rio de Janeiro's colorful samba parades begin Sunday, a chance for a city struggling with violence and poverty to stage the "greatest show on earth."

Brazil's president loses minister as PSDB party quits coalition

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 - 11:10 GMT

Brazilian President Michel Temer accepted the resignation on Friday of his minister of political affairs, whose party is abandoning the ruling coalition.

Former broker in Trump Panama project under investigation

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Federal prosecutors in Brazil are conducting a criminal investigation into alleged international money laundering.

Boat sinks carrying 70 passengers in Brazil, at least seven dead

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 - 05:36 GMT

A passenger boat carrying about 70 people sank in the northern Brazilian state of Pará.

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