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Brazilian Police Indict Ex-President Bolsonaro In Undeclared Diamonds Case, Sources Say
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his time in office, according to a source with knowledge of the accusations.A second source confirmed the indictment, although not for which specific
July 4, 2024
10 Hot Babe Hairstyles to Make With Brazilian Wool
Word on the street is that the girlies have added Brazilian wool to the list of things that take your hotness level from zero to 100. Now, if you’re out there for the hottest hairstyles to make with Brazilian wool, this piece is all you need. Faux locs Want to start your locs journey but
April 12, 2024
Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon halved in 2023
Burnt trees are seen after illegal fires were lit by farmers in Manaquiri, Amazonas state in September 2023. Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by half last year, according to figures released Friday, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government bolstered environmental policing to crack down on surging destruction. However, the news was far
January 5, 2024
Brazilian judge cuts $2.1 billion off JBS owner’s bribery fines
Did you get something big for Christmas? Big?!! I bet it was not as big as the gift a Brazilian Supreme Court judge gave J&F, the family investment firm that controls the world’s largest meatpacker, JBS. Right before Christmas, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice suspended $10.3 billion or about $2.1 billion U.S. of fines imposed
December 26, 2023
Chelsea close in on deal for Brazilian starlet Deivid Washington
Champions League-bereft Chelsea looks set to continue their ongoing summer directive under new boss Mauricio Pochettino after agreeing to personal terms with Brazilian starlet Deivid Washington ahead of a first submitted transfer bid.Per Fabrizio Romano citing reports in Brazilian outlet Globo, the Blues have put forth a €20m transfer package for the Itumbiara-born striker, with
August 4, 2023
Brazilian police kill 9 in Rio raids
Police in Rio de Janeiro killed at least nine people in a raid on Wednesday, in the latest example of deadly violence by Brazil's security officials after 16 people died at the hands of Sao Paulo state police earlier this week.Brazil, the country with the highest number of murders in the world, is also home
August 3, 2023
Brazilian favela ‘shack’ wins house-of-year award
February 25, 2023
At first glance, it is a house like dozens of others in the crowded favelas of Brazil. But this seemingly modest dwelling of 66 square meters, with its exposed brick walls, has just been recognized as the "house of the year" in an international architecture competition. The house honored by specialized website ArchDaily belongs to
Brazilian jiu-jitsu star Leandro Lo killed in Sao Paulo
In an incredibly sad day for the martial arts community, legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Leandro Lo was murdered in his home country of Brazil in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 7. According to Brazilian news outlet G1, Lo was shot in the head by a man with whom he had an argument with…
August 7, 2022
Brazilian footballer arrested after kicking referee in head
A Brazilian footballer has been charged with attempted murder after kicking a referee in the head during a second division game, knocking him unconscious, authorities said.William Ribeiro kicked referee Rodrigo Crivellaro twice during Monday's match between Sao Paulo de Rio Grande and hosts Guarani de Venancio Aires, the second time when the official lay on…
October 6, 2021