Lula Hitches a Ride to the COP30 Climate Talks in a Chinese E.V.

The climate-friendly ride, part of a fleet assembled to shuttle delegations to the gathering in Brazil, sent a clear signal: China is making inroads in Latin America.

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Amazon Oil Drilling Undermines Brazil’s Climate Credibility Before COP30

Brazil, which is hosting the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference this month, wants to show the world it is a leader in safeguarding the planet. Its record tells a more complicated story.

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Police Raid in Rio de Janeiro Leaves Over 130 Dead

The death toll in Rio’s deadliest police operation in history rose to 132 people, the state authorities say, sparking outrage and a reckoning.

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At Least 64 Dead in Rio de Janeiro as Brazilian Police Crack Down on Drug Gangs

The authorities said the deadliest operation in Rio’s history had killed four police officers and at least 60 other people. It was an attack on “narco-terrorists,” the state governor said.

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Why a Chef in Brazil Couldn’t Stomach a Menu Request for a Prince’s Event

He was asked to cater a climate event for Prince William and 700 guests. But for a renowned chef who wanted to showcase the Amazon’s culinary tradition, it was like “asking Iron Maiden to play jazz.”

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Brutal Murder of 3 Women, Broadcast On Instagram, Shocks Argentina

The live streamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug cartels.

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Small Plane Crashes in Brazil, Killing Chinese Architect

Kongjian Yu, a prominent landscape architect, and three other people were killed when the aircraft crashed in a wetlands region.

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Trump Strikes Softer Tone on Brazil, Following a Scathing Lula Speech

President Trump said he encountered the Brazilian president at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday and they briefly embraced. He said the two would meet next week.

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Bolsonaro was Sentenced to 27 Years for Plotting a Coup in Brazil. What Comes Next?

Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for conspiring to cling to power after losing the 2022 elections.

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Brazil’s Supreme Court Is On Course to Convict Bolsonaro in Coup Plot

A majority of voting justices said they plan to vote to convict Brazil’s former president of trying to hold onto power. A final verdict could come Thursday.

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