Graciliano Rocha
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Brazil's President-Elect Says That He's Not Interested In Taking Military Action Against Venezuela
In an interview with Record TV, Jair Bolsonaro denied rumors that he'd received support from Colombia to intervene against Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.
An Election Promises To Divide Brazil Like 2016 Divided The United States
On Sunday, Brazil will head to the polls for the first round of its presidential election — and the country is more split than it's ever been.
Women Took To The Streets In Thousands To Protest Brazil’s Version Of Trump
An estimated 150,000 people turned up at one march against far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro, organizers said.
Argentina Just Took The First Step Toward Legalizing Abortion
After a close vote, the bill — which would legalize abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy — now faces a tough fight in the Argentine Senate.
Argentina Has A Huge Vote On Abortion Coming. Here's Why It Matters.
The proposed bill would allow abortion up to 14 weeks into a pregnancy, keeping tens of thousands of women from the hospital due to complications from illegal abortions.
Brazil's Truckers Are On Strike And It's Getting Pretty Intense
The five-day-long strike over fuel prices has left stores empty, gas stations with massive lines, and the government ready to send in the armed forces.
2016 Was The Year Black Lives Matter Went Global
Activists for black, brown, and Indigenous rights around the world have adopted the Black Lives Matter slogan alongside homegrown movements against racism and police brutality.
20 Answers To All The Most Pressing Questions You Had During The Olympics
You asked a lot of questions during the Rio games. Be ready with some answers for the Tokyo games in 2020.
Why Are Female Athletes Paid Less For Olympic Sports?
Balls don't lie.
Brazil's Police Stopped An "Absolutely Amateur" Plot From Would-Be ISIS Supporters
According to Brazil's Justice Minister, the plot to attack the Olympics had a low chance of success but it "didn't make sense to wait and see."
Brazil Security Services Caught Unaware Of Apparent Plot To Attack French Olympians
Intelligence officials in Brazil said they were unaware France had foiled a plot to attack members of the French delegation in Rio.
Obama Is Keeping His Distance So Far From Brazil's Interim President
The US government as of Friday hasn't given Michael Temer, Brazil's interim head of state, a courtesy call.