Tom Phillips

Haiti earthquake refugees flee to Brazil

Thousands of Haitian immigrants have sought out Brazil, a new economic power.

Haiti earthquake refugees flee to Brazil

Big Brother Brazil may have caught rape on camera (VIDEO)

Big Brother Brazil may have caught rape on camera (VIDEO)

Rio slum-clearing plan brings new concerns for Brazil

Rio slum-clearing plan brings new concerns for Brazil

Why Brazil snubbed Iran's Ahmadinejad

Why Brazil snubbed Iran's Ahmadinejad

Brazil flooding forces thousands from homes

Brazil flooding forces thousands from homes

Does Brazil have a race problem?

The country's debate on race is back on the front pages — and the Twittersphere

Does Brazil have a race problem?

Real Housewives, this time in Brazil

A new reality show that features Brazil's richest women has tongues wagging

Real Housewives, this time in Brazil

Why Brazil wants a Chinese soccer player

The footballer isn't so great, but he could draw Chinese fans — and their cash

Why Brazil wants a Chinese soccer player

Ahead of the 2014 World Cup, Crackdown in Brazilian Favelas

Brazilian authorities are cracking down on drug lords in the country's infamous slums - or favelas. It's an on-going effort ahead of the 2014 World Cup which Brazil is hosting.

Ahead of the 2014 World Cup, Crackdown in Brazilian Favelas

Rio security forces take back major slum

For the moment, at least, Brazil's security forces have the upper hand.

Rio security forces take back major slum

Brazil: Paramilitaries rise in Rio

A prominent critic goes into hiding as the gangs rise in prominence.

Brazil: Paramilitaries rise in Rio

Brazil's rainforest faces new threats

Deforestation in the Amazon has increased by almost 500 percent compared to last year.

Brazil's rainforest faces new threats