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COVID-19: The latest from The World

April 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic was relatively slow to reach Latin America, but Brazil, the region’s largest country, has been hit hardest so far: As of Tuesday, it had 23,430 confirmed cases, and 1,328 deaths. Still, the president has continued to downplay the virus’s impact.

Bolsonaro is still downplaying coronavirus. Many worry about the impact on the most vulnerable.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

April 06, 2020

The virus is spreading quickly across Brazil. As of Monday, there were 11,721 people infected with COVID-19 and 516 deaths in the country, according to state health department information.

Brazilians protest Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic

April 03, 2020

President Jair Bolsonaro has remained defiant even after US President Donald Trump, who has been his political role model, walked back his own skepticism about the coronavirus outbreak. Bolsonaro’s stance has isolated him politically in Brazil.

Top of The World

A hotel in Spain is under lockdown; Hosni Mubarak has died; Rio’s Carnival floats put drama and comedy in motion

February 25, 2020

A hotel on Spain’s resort island of Tenerife was put on lockdown after a visiting doctor from Italy tested positive for the novel coronavirus. And, longtime Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, ousted during the 2011 Arab Spring protests, died today at age 91. Also, happy Fat Tuesday (or Pączki Day for some)! We head to a “dream factory” in Rio as the city celebrates Carnival.

Rio’s Carnival floats put drama and comedy in motion

February 21, 2020

To make the parades come alive, over 3,000 artists and builders work year-round on Carnival.

Brazilian Netflix film sets off censorship debate

January 22, 2020

The attack against the Porta dos Fundos sketch comedy troupe rattled the country, especially those who are concerned that a growing movement of conservative extremism has found fertile ground in Brazil.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro heads to White House amid scandals at home

March 18, 2019

The firebrand’s clean politics pledge has been disproved out of the gate.

Justice

One year after Marielle Franco’s death, Brazil's human rights activists demand answers

March 14, 2019

Marielle Franco was Brazil's most prominent advocate and defender of human rights. A year after Franco was shot dead, her followers continue to mourn and demand answers from the government as to the murky circumstances of her murder.

Conflict & Justice

The death of a black man in Brazil parallels Eric Garner, sparking BLM protests

Business, Economics and Jobs

February 25, 2019

Vidas Negras Importam echoes America’s “Black Lives Matter” movement in Brazil as protests mount over a recent death and ongoing police brutality.

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Paulo Morelli

February 26, 2008

Director Paulo Morelli talks to Faith about his new film, City of Men, the sequel to City of God, his 2002 Academy Award-nominated film that delved into the culture of Rio De Janiero's sprawling "favela" slums.

Geo answer

November 25, 2008

For today's Geo Quiz we were looking for the names of two countries. These countries are on different continents... literally oceans apart. But they're closer than you think when it comes to cooking. We're talking about India and Brazil. Some Chicago chefs have been combining the two countries' culinary traditions, as The World's David Leveille has more.

Global Hit - A Filial

November 25, 2008

Reporter Anil Mundra tells us about a hot music band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, called "A Filial". The band is releasing its first North American CD soon.

Global Hit

March 18, 2009

Correspondent Amy Bracken ducks into a CD store in Brazil and finds out what's selling there these days.

Final push for Olympic city candidates

October 30, 2009

The International Olympic Committee is just two days away from selecting the 2016 Olympic host city from among four finalists ï¿½ Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro. Anchor Jeb Sharp has more.

Rio to host 2016 Olympics

October 05, 2009

And the winner is: Rio de Janeiro! Anchor Marco Werman gets reaction from reporter Regina Zappa who's in Rio, the city selected to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Life in Brazil's favelas

October 01, 2010

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says that during his administration millions of people were lifted out of poverty, including those living in Rio's notorious favelas. Reporter Jason Strother visited the Rocinha favela, to find out what residents think.

Breakthrough' pill could help prevent HIV

December 03, 2010

Scientists recently announced a potential breakthrough in the prevention of HIV. A pill normally used to treat HIV was found to protect gay men from becoming infected with the virus. Solana Pyne reports from Rio de Janeiro.

Breakthrough' pill could help prevent HIV