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DIARLEI RODRIGUES

DIARLEI RODRIGUES

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Clowns and musicians bring the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio hospital

Clowns complete with red noses and tutus sung Carnival songs to sick children on the pediatric ward of a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found on the streets straight to the young patients and their carers

Clowns and musicians bring the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio hospital
Americas|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Health

At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factory

A fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health authorities said

At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factory
Americas|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Rio's thirsty zoo animals get icy treats to cool down in Brazil’s stifling summer heat

A Rio de Janeiro zoo is giving ice pops to a bear, a jaguar, wolves and monkeys for some welcome relief from Brazil’s stifling summer heat

Rio's thirsty zoo animals get icy treats to cool down in Brazil’s stifling summer heat
News|World

Brazil observes anniversary of the anti-democratic uprising in the capital

Brazil has observed the anniversary of last year’s uprising in the capital when thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings and called for a military intervention to remove President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from office

Brazil observes anniversary of the anti-democratic uprising in the capital
Americas|News|World

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state confronts flood damage after heavy rain kills at least 12

Neighborhoods in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state are flooded more than a day after torrential rains that killed at least 12 people

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state confronts flood damage after heavy rain kills at least 12
Health|News

In Rio, rife with dengue, bacteria-infected mosquitoes are making a difference

Since Rio de Janeiro declared a public health emergency after an outbreak of dengue fever last month, the city has ramped up testing capacities, opened up a dozen of dengue health centers and trained medical staff to attend the ever-growing needs of its population

In Rio, rife with dengue, bacteria-infected mosquitoes are making a difference
Education|Lifestyle|World

Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela

Dozens of kids and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro’s Mare neighborhood gathered for the launch of a book in which they show, with their own words and pictures, how violence in their poor, bayside community weighs on their young lives

Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela
Americas|News|Sports|World

Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women's World Cup in 2027

Young Brazilian female footballers are hopeful that their country playing host to the 2027 Women's World Cup will boost the sport in the South American nation

Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women's World Cup in 2027
Americas|Sports|Travel|Videos

An overdue Olympic pledge to restore Rio de Janeiro’s lagoons is finally taking shape

When Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympics in 2016, videos of the extensive lagoon complex surrounding the Olympic Park were everywhere

An overdue Olympic pledge to restore Rio de Janeiro’s lagoons is finally taking shape
Travel

Whale-watching excursions off Rio de Janeiro's coast begin captivating tourists

Rio de Janeiro is famous for its beaches and vibrant parties in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer

Whale-watching excursions off Rio de Janeiro's coast begin captivating tourists
Americas|Economy|World

Brazil launches a G20 social summit to highlight needs of low-income people

Brazil has launched what it calls a social summit ahead of next week’s Group of 20 meeting of the top economies

Brazil launches a G20 social summit to highlight needs of low-income people
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel

Not quite the 'Girl from Ipanema', a fur seal's rare appearance on Rio's famous beach turns heads

A fur seal was spotted on Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, attracting attention from locals and tourists

Not quite the 'Girl from Ipanema', a fur seal's rare appearance on Rio's famous beach turns heads
Americas|Education|Political

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

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