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Brazil's outgoing Health Minister Nelson Teich gives a thumbs up before a news conference at the Health Ministry headquarters in Brasilia. (AP)

Brazil's health minister resigns after one month on the job

Bolsonaro had earlier fired Teich's predecessor, Mandetta, on April 16, after disagreements over efforts to contain the new coronavirus

16 May 2020 9:09 AM

Health professionals hold candles during a symbolic protest and tribute for health workers who have died of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AFP)

Brazil registers spike in daily Covid-19 deaths

Brazil, the Latin American country hit hardest in the pandemic, appears to be quickly becoming a new global flashpoint

13 May 2020 11:21 AM

In this file photo taken on August 28, 2018 riot police are deployed to the stands where angry fans of Brazil's Santos shout slogans during the Copa Libertadores football match against Argentina's Independiente at the Pacaembu Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. AFP Photo

Sao Paulo's Pacaembu Stadium turning into hospital for coronavirus

Almost all arenas used in the 2014 Football World Cup were also offered by clubs as open-air hospitals and health care units

24 Mar 2020 9:28 AM

Brazilian ex-football star Ronaldinho Gaucho arrives at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Luque, near Asuncion, on March 4. AFP Photo

Jailed Ronaldinho's off the pitch reputation is quite tarnished

Charges against the footballer include corruption, bribery, crime and debts

10 Mar 2020 3:21 PM

Sao Paulo state police also said in a statement on Tuesday they were indicting Trindade’s former husband, Estivens Alves, on fraud charges. (Photo: AFP/Instagram)

Neymar rape case: Accuser charged with fraud, extortion

The PSG and Brazil forward was accused of raping Najila Trindade in a Paris hotel room in May.

11 Sep 2019 8:40 PM

The number of fires in Brazil's Amazon basin is still on the rise, even though the government has banned burning, officials have said. (Photo: File)

Brazil's Amazon basin fires keep surging despite govt has banned burning

Illegal crops also reduce the rainforest, such as Colombian coca cultivation, which covers roughly 170,000 hectares, according to UN data.

01 Sep 2019 1:05 PM

The scandal blew up on June 2 when Neymar published a seven-minute video on Instagram, where he had first been in contact with Najila Trindade, revealing that he had been accused of rape. (Photo:AFP/instagram)

Brazil prosecutors ask judge to close Neymar rape case

Neymar has denied the allegations he raped a Brazilian woman in a Paris hotel in May.

09 Aug 2019 9:58 AM

Neymar has vehemently denied allegations he raped a Brazilian woman in a Paris hotel in May. (Photo:AFP/Instagram)

Brazil police end Neymar rape probe over lack of evidence

A final ruling on the case will be made by a judge. A spokesman for Neymar said he was not able to comment on the police decision.

30 Jul 2019 11:17 AM

Earlier in the tournament, Messi had criticised the ground conditions in Copa America and had even blasted referring decisions. (Photo: AFP)

Messi gets first red card in 14 years; Lashes out at CONMEBOL

The Argentine accused the federation of corruption and said the whole tournament was set up for Brazil's win.

07 Jul 2019 3:11 PM

Alexis Sanchez found the net with a header in the 82nd, and Vargas closed the scoring about a minute later with a long lob shot over goalkeeper Keisuke Osako as he charged from his net. (Photo:AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Chile thrashes Japan 4-0 to top the group

Chile are trying to become the first nation to win three straight Copa titles since Argentina in the late 1940s.

18 Jun 2019 9:43 AM

In the first half, both teams were not able to score a goal and ended with a clean sheet. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil smash Bolivia 3-1 in first Copa America game

Brazil managed to clinch the victory even as it played without Neymar, who was ruled out of the tournament after an ankle injury,

15 Jun 2019 1:49 PM

During an interview with television channel SBT this week, Najila Trindade said: "The police are bought, aren't they? Or am I crazy?", in response to questions over the police investigation of an alleged theft of a tablet device from her home that contained a short video she claims has conclusive evidence she was assaulted. The ugly affair has dominated headlines in Brazil as it prepares to host the Copa America and tarnished the festive atmosphere ahead of Friday's opening game between the Selecao and Bolivia. (Photo: AFP/Instagram)

Brazil police probes Neymar over alleged rape

Neymar's appearance comes after Brazilian police said on Thursday they had filed a defamation suit against his rape accuser.

14 Jun 2019 10:40 AM

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has one of the most impressive trophy hauls in football history but there is a glaring void when it comes to national team accolades. (Photo: File)

Lionel Messi keen to end Argentina's title drought

It's 26 years since Argentina last won the Copa America, despite contesting four of the last five finals.

11 Jun 2019 7:48 PM

Brazil have included only 14 of the squad that went to the World Cup in Russia a year ago. (Photo: AP)

Neymar's absence could be blessing in disguise for Copa hosts Brazil

With the Paris St-Germain forward gone, there will be less of a circus atmosphere around the squad and focus will be firmly on the pitch.

11 Jun 2019 2:31 PM

Neymar told police that an assistant and a technician were responsible for sharing the messages and photos, TV Globo reported. (Photo: AFP/Instagram)

Woman who accuses Brazil's Neymar of rape gives police statement

Trindade arrived at the Sao Paulo police station at midday, her face covered by a black jacket.

08 Jun 2019 12:19 PM

Sao Paulo police are investigating the accusation against Neymar, who plays his club soccer with French champions Paris Saint-Germain. (Photo: AP)

Neymar sponsors withdraw ads after rape accusation

A Brazilian woman accused Neymar of raping her at a Paris hotel last month.

08 Jun 2019 11:22 AM

Brazilian and Australian sugar industry groups are working together with their respective governments to prepare a formal complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over any possible sugar export subsidy by India, a top Brazilian sugar official told Reuters.

Brazil, Australia to fight any Indian sugar export subsidy

The two countries reached a consensus regarding the need to act at the WTO level if India moves to provide an export subsidy.

13 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

The prison, a maximum security facility with 680 inmates, is located in Joao Pessoa, the capital of Paraiba state. (Representational Image)

With explosives, gunmen blast open Brazil prison gate so 92 inmates can escape

41 of 92 escaped prisoners had been recaptured as Brazilian security forces locked down state capital and medical centres as a precaution.

11 Sep 2018 11:41 AM

'He stopped the car, started shouting at me and said blindness was my punishment,' she wrote on Instagram about Thursday's incident. (Photo: Instagram | Nathalia Santos)

Uber driver accused of kicking out blind woman in Brazil over car AC

Santos runs YouTube channel about her life as blind woman, said she was unable to ascertain her location after being expelled from the car.

04 Sep 2018 3:26 PM

Sao Paulo mayor Joao Doria faces controversy over a food product made from leftovers that is to be given to school kids. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil: ‘Dog food’ pellets made from expired leftovers for poor kids

‘The ministry of education has been authorized to use it in school meals,’ says Joao Doria

20 Oct 2017 2:10 PM

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