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Meet Brazil's MC Bin Laden, the "Crazy Ass Kid" Who Just Wants to Come to America
Is the viral star the "biggest villain of the century"—or just a 22-year-old from a poor neighborhood who did good in life?
Brazil arrests 10 for allegedly plotting Islamic State-inspired attack on Olympics
The justice minister described the group as “an amateur, disorganized cell” that had celebrated the recent attacks in Orlando and Nice, and been planning to buy guns from Paraguay.
Former Real Madrid and Roma Full-Back Cicinho Discusses Chronic Alcoholism
Cicinho’s career in Europe tailed off after a promising start, and he’s now revealed that he grappled with a serious drink problem at the peak of his career.
Your Fancy, Wood-Baked Pizza Is Ruining the Environment
A group of researchers from the University Global Partnership Network has found that wood-burning pizza ovens pose an emerging environmental risk.
Latin America's Largest Airline Says It Is Suspending Flights to Venezuela
The decision by LATAM Airlines to suspend its flights to Venezuela follows a similar announcement by Lufthansa. It comes at time when a deep economic crisis has triggered widespread food and medicine shortages, frequent power cuts, and sporadic looting.
Brazilians Kicked Off WhatsApp Again After Judge Orders Another Blackout
The order to block the service for three days comes five months after another judge ordered a similar block, though that was lifted after 12 hours.
The Sweet Terror of Eating Human Heads for Art
Simone Mattar's heads do not contain brains. Instead, they're variously filled with cheese, chocolate, and eggplant mousse, and are intended to make diners reflect on feelings of not belonging in the world.
Impeaching President Rousseff: Brazil’s Congress Votes
VICE News was in São Paulo, Brazil where protests for and against President Dilma Rousseff were in full swing as Congress started to vote on her impeachment.
Brazil’s Political Crisis Is Reaching Breaking Point
President Rousseff’s efforts to block impeachment with the help of former president Lula have backfired, as he is now implicated in a corruption probe involving dozens of politicians. Mass protests have increased the pressure.
President Rousseff Is Bringing Back Lula as She Fights Impeachment and He Fights Arrest
Lula will become Rousseff’s chief of staff as Brazil’s political crisis appears to be reaching a head. His new job will also provide temporary protection from arrest on corruption charges.
Millions Take to Brazil's Streets to Demand an End to Dilma Rousseff's Presidency
Officials estimated that more than 3.5 million people joined anti-government protests in cities across Brazil on Sunday. Calls for the president's impeachment were mixed with anger at corruption, and the country's shrinking economy.
Quick Hit: Federal Corruption Inquiry Triggers Protests in Brazil
Brazilian police disperse scuffles between rival protesters demonstrating over the questioning of former President Lula on corruption allegations.