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Brazilian Influencer Maria Sofia Valim, 19, Dies After Emergency Liver Transplant
Her untimely death was confirmed in a statement by her father, Vitor Valim, who is the mayor of the municipality of Caucia in Ceara.
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"Literal Cage Fight": Brazil Politicians' 3-Round Bout To Settle Scores
The mayor of a small Brazilian city took polarizing politics to another level when he fought a cage match to settle a score with an ex-councilman.
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Brazilian Grand Prix: Sao Paulo Mayor Hits Back At F1 Cancellation
Sao Paulo Mayor Bruno Covas said city officials "respect" the decision to cancel the Brazilian Grand Prix, but insisted there was nothing to fear in his city.
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Robbers Among 11 Killed In Foiled Bank Thefts In Brazil
Eleven people -- six bank robbers and five hostages including a child -- were killed Friday in a pre-dawn assault on two banks in a northeast Brazilian city foiled by police, the local mayor said.
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Rio Olympics: Games Village Controversy Lingers, Brazilians Pessimistic
A poll published in Sao Paulo's Estadao newspaper found that 60 percent of Brazilians believe the 2016 Rio Olympics will bring more bad than good to the country
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Number of Deaths in Brazil Mine Disaster Will Surely Rise: Mayor
The death toll from two collapsed dams at a Brazilian mine will surely rise in coming days, a local mayor said on Saturday, as up to 10 residents of the nearest village remain missing in addition to 13 miners.
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Brazilian Mayor, Wife Shot Dead
The mayor of a small Brazilian town and his wife have been found shot dead, police said on Tuesday, adding that they are still investigating the circumstances of the killings.
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Sao Paulo Bus Strike Sparks Transit Chaos
Bus drivers in Sao Paulo went on strike on Tuesday, surprising the sprawling Brazilian city by closing half its bus terminals and in some cases abandoning their vehicles in the middle of the street.
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Rio to bid for Formula 1 race
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes is reportedly preparing a bold proposal to bring Formula One to the Brazilian city.
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Brazil judge orders arrest of Google president
A Brazilian judge ordered the arrest of the head of Google's operations in Brazil for failure to remove YouTube videos that attacked a mayoral candidate.
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10-year-old Brazilian student kills himself after shooting teacher
A 10-year-old student killed himself on Thursday in the Sao Paulo suburbs after shooting his teacher during class, Sao Caetano do Sul's mayor said. Authorities said the boy entered the classroom, where another 25 students were taking class, and shot Professor Rosileide Queiros de Oliveira, 38, who survived. He then left the room and shot himself in...
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Brazilian Influencer Maria Sofia Valim, 19, Dies After Emergency Liver Transplant
Her untimely death was confirmed in a statement by her father, Vitor Valim, who is the mayor of the municipality of Caucia in Ceara.
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"Literal Cage Fight": Brazil Politicians' 3-Round Bout To Settle Scores
The mayor of a small Brazilian city took polarizing politics to another level when he fought a cage match to settle a score with an ex-councilman.
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Brazilian Grand Prix: Sao Paulo Mayor Hits Back At F1 Cancellation
Sao Paulo Mayor Bruno Covas said city officials "respect" the decision to cancel the Brazilian Grand Prix, but insisted there was nothing to fear in his city.
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Robbers Among 11 Killed In Foiled Bank Thefts In Brazil
Eleven people -- six bank robbers and five hostages including a child -- were killed Friday in a pre-dawn assault on two banks in a northeast Brazilian city foiled by police, the local mayor said.
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Rio Olympics: Games Village Controversy Lingers, Brazilians Pessimistic
A poll published in Sao Paulo's Estadao newspaper found that 60 percent of Brazilians believe the 2016 Rio Olympics will bring more bad than good to the country
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Number of Deaths in Brazil Mine Disaster Will Surely Rise: Mayor
The death toll from two collapsed dams at a Brazilian mine will surely rise in coming days, a local mayor said on Saturday, as up to 10 residents of the nearest village remain missing in addition to 13 miners.
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Brazilian Mayor, Wife Shot Dead
The mayor of a small Brazilian town and his wife have been found shot dead, police said on Tuesday, adding that they are still investigating the circumstances of the killings.
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Sao Paulo Bus Strike Sparks Transit Chaos
Bus drivers in Sao Paulo went on strike on Tuesday, surprising the sprawling Brazilian city by closing half its bus terminals and in some cases abandoning their vehicles in the middle of the street.
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Rio to bid for Formula 1 race
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes is reportedly preparing a bold proposal to bring Formula One to the Brazilian city.
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Brazil judge orders arrest of Google president
A Brazilian judge ordered the arrest of the head of Google's operations in Brazil for failure to remove YouTube videos that attacked a mayoral candidate.
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10-year-old Brazilian student kills himself after shooting teacher
A 10-year-old student killed himself on Thursday in the Sao Paulo suburbs after shooting his teacher during class, Sao Caetano do Sul's mayor said. Authorities said the boy entered the classroom, where another 25 students were taking class, and shot Professor Rosileide Queiros de Oliveira, 38, who survived. He then left the room and shot himself in...
