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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The International Olympic Committee is just two days away from selecting the 2016 Olympic host city from among four finalists � Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro. Anchor Jeb Sharp has more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Air France flight 447 disappeared about 186 miles northeast of the coastal Brazilian city of Natal. The Takeaway has the latest from Rogerio Simoines, head of the BBC's Brazilian Service.
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Business, Economics and Jobs
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.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
The World
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.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit - A Filial
The World
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.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit
The World
March 18, 2009
Correspondent Amy Bracken ducks into a CD store in Brazil and finds out what's selling there these days.
Global Politics
Final push for Olympic city candidates
The World
October 30, 2009
The International Olympic Committee is just two days away from selecting the 2016 Olympic host city from among four finalists � Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro. Anchor Jeb Sharp has more.
Arts, Culture & Media
Rio to host 2016 Olympics
The World
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.
Global Politics
Life in Brazil's favelas
The World
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
The World
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.
Global Politics
Breakthrough' pill could help prevent HIV
The World
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.
Development & Education
Airbus Tragedy: An Air France Plane Vanishes
The Takeaway
June 01, 2009
Air France flight 447 disappeared about 186 miles northeast of the coastal Brazilian city of Natal. The Takeaway has the latest from Rogerio Simoines, head of the BBC's Brazilian Service.