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Brazil’s new PM Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva promises no deforestation but challenges loom
Brazil's incoming president has promised to eliminate all deforestation by 2030.
At climate summit, Brazil’s Lula says deforestation to stop
Brazilian President-elect promising to combat deforestation when he takes office on Jan 1.
With Bolsonaro tamed in defeat, Brazil steps back from brink
One thing is clear - if anyone can do it, it’s the charismatic da Silva.
Bolsonaro supporters call on military to keep him in power
Thousands of people who back far-right president gathered outside an army headquarter.
Brazil election: Bolsonaro declines to concede defeat as court cracks down on protests
Bolsonaro has repeatedly questioned the reliability of Brazil's electoral system.
Brazil election: Jair Bolsonaro and the right outperform, defying polls
The far-right wave Jair Bolsonaro rode to the presidency remains a force.
One man dies, and an entire uncontacted tribe vanishes in Brazil
New York Times: The last member of an Indigenous group in the Amazon has died.
Crucial illegal road threatens Amazon rainforest
Satellite images show an illegal dirt road in protected areas of the Brazilian Amazon.
Man who destroyed vast forest wins case to destroy park
Brazil's third-largest state has given up a legal fight protecting a state park.
Three new arrests linked to slaying of Amazon expert, journalist
Three more suspects have been arrested after the slaying of a journalist and expert.
Inside the Amazon journey that left a journalist and activist dead
New York Times: They went into the Amazon to meet Indigenous groups. Then they vanished.
Theme park horror: Nurse plunges to death after zipline disaster
It was supposed to be a fun day out. Now the theme park is under intense scrutiny.
Man confesses to shooting missing Amazon pair, leads cops to grisly remains
Rescue team travelled over 2 hours on the river and into the woods to reach burial spot.
Missing Amazon pair: Brazilian police arrest second suspect
Second suspect arrested in connection with the disappearance of two men in remote Amazon.
Backpack, laptop found where pair went missing in Amazon
Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips went missing a week ago.
Vanished deep in the Amazon: New clue in search for missing journalist
Veteran journalist went missing in Javari Valley after receiving threats on research trip.
Police tortured suspect in Amazon disappearance, family says
Brazilian authorities are coming under enormous pressure to find Phillips and Pereira.
Threats, then guns: A journalist and an expert vanish in the Amazon
New York Times: Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira haven't been seen since Sunday.
British journalist, Brazilian expert missing in the Amazon
British journalist and Indigenous affairs expert missing in the Amazon.
Elon Musk visits Brazil's Bolsonaro to discuss Amazon plans
Elon Musk met with Brazil's President to discuss connectivity in the Amazon rainforest.
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21 Countries that have ditched mask rules
You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.
Carnival parade returns after long pandemic hiatus
Rio de Janeiro celebrates Carnival after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays.
Climate change brings extreme, early impact to South America
Global warming is altering the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.
How Brazil's largest crime syndicate built a global drug empire
Financial Times: The PCC has risen to one of the most powerful organised crime groups.
Rio de Janeiro's dog walkers defy Carnival ban
Brazil hit the 'paws' button on annual street parties for a second year.
Watch: Towering slab of rock falls on tourist boats, leaving 6 dead, 20 missing
Terrifying footage shows the moment a massive rock fell on to three boats full of people.
Should kids be vaccinated? Brazil turns to online survey
Brazil's government is asking the online public for guidance.
'Disturbing' viral photo shocks the world
He took an image while on a pile of rubbish, he didn't expect what would happen next.
Brazil's president investigated for linking Covid vaccine and AIDS
Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed health protocols throughout the pandemic.
Live: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'
South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.
A lingerie model who married herself is getting divorced
A Brazilian model who married herself 90 days ago is now terminating her marriage.
'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nears
There were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.