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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has Upcoming Diplomatic Trip to Colombia and Brazil
April 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Colombia, Brazil, and Belgium from April 13 to April 19. Secretary Clinton will accompany President Obama for the Sixth Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia from April 13-15. continue reading »
Nearly Half of All Brazilians are Overweight
April 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
More than 48 percent of Brazilians are overweight and 15.8 percent are obese, according to a study based on 2011 data that was released Tuesday by the Health Ministry. continue reading »
Brazil - U.S. Partnership for 21st Century
April 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today Secretary of State Hillary Clinton participated in and delivered opening remarks at the “Brazil-U.S.: Partnership for the 21st Century” conference, alongside Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota. continue reading »
McDonald’s Brazil Looks to Expand Along with Country’s Growth
April 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The world’s largest fast-food hamburger chain, McDonald’s, is planning to expand along with Brazil’s ever-growing economy, increasing its presence in the country’s the mid-sized cities. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Prisoner Dressed in Wife’s Clothes Escapes – Temporarily
April 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazilian prisoner and alleged drug trafficker, Ronaldo Silva, demonstrated some impressive creativity in his latest escape attempt from prison. Dressed in his wife’s blue dress, bra and long brown wig, with cleanly shaven legs, Silva squeezed into a pair of high heels and sauntered out of the jail during visitor hours along with other wives of prisoners. continue reading »
Brazilian Actor Almost Hangs Himself, Seriously Injured During Good Friday Reenactment
April 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Brazilian actor almost hanged himself fatally while playing the part of Judas in an Easter Passion play and was taken to hospital in serious condition, online media said Saturday. continue reading »
UN Welcomes Brazil’s Contribution to Global Humanitarian Action
April 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The United Nations humanitarian affairs chief yesterday pledged support for Brazil’s humanitarian work around the world, highlighting the country’s contributions in the areas of disaster-risk prevention and food security. continue reading »
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff’s U.S. Visit to Focus on Education & Science Parternerships
April 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazil's drive to establish a partnership with the United States in the spheres of education, science, technology and innovation will be a key topic of President Dilma Rousseff's visit to Washington next week, the education minister said Tuesday. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Pot Belly? Nope, It’s a Coke Belly - Woman in Brazil Hides Drugs in Fake Baby Bump
April 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A 20-year-old woman is in serious trouble after federal police discovered she was attempting to smuggle several pounds of drugs into Brazil by way of a fake baby bump. Police say the young woman became visibly nervous continue reading »
Former Brazilian President Lula to Return to Public Life with No Specific Plans Yet
March 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that after beating cancer, he plans to return to public life "to help Brazil continue growing and developing." continue reading »
Son of Brazil’s Richest Man Kills Cyclist With Sports Car
March 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The son of Brazil’s richest man is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter after his Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren sports car struck and killed a cyclist in a suburb of Rio de Janeiro. continue reading »
‘Gang of Blondes’ Believed to Have Kidnapped Dozens in Brazil Have Been Arrested
March 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Six women suspected of being be part of Brazil’s kidnapping “Gang of Blondes” have been identified by police thanks to information from the dozens of victims. Over the weekend, three members of the gang w continue reading »
Brazilian Deported for Double Murder Back Home
March 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Brazilian national residing in Bridgeport, who was wanted in his home country for his involvement in a double homicide, was turned over to Brazilian law enforcement authorities this morning in Rio De Janeiro. continue reading »
Brazilian Rapunzel Says She’s Ready to Cut Off her Impressive 5-Foot, 2-Inch Hair
March 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At just 12 years old, a Brazilian girl nicknamed Rapunzel does not just have long hair, she has LONG hair. Though Natasha Moraes de Andrade is just 5 feet, 4 inches tall, her hair is 5 feet, 2 inch continue reading »
Shootout in Rio de Janeiro Leaves 3 Dead
March 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Three people were killed Monday in a gunbattle between drug gangs in a Rio slum that has been under police occupation for four months, Brazilian authorities said. continue reading »
Chevron Executives Barred from Leaving Brazil in Light of New Oil Leaks
March 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Brazilian court has barred 17 executives of U.S. oil supermajor Chevron Corp. and Swiss-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd. from leaving the country in the wake of two recent oil leaks in the Atlantic Ocean, officials said Saturday. continue reading »
Brazilians Spent More than Any Other International Tourist, Averaging $5,400 per Person
March 18, 2012 | by Google Hosted News | Latino Daily News
The United States is now witnessing a turn of the tables as many Brazilians come here for the latest shopping deals. In 2010, according to statistics, Brazilians spent $5.9 billion in the United States and as a result, spend more than any other international tourist spending an average $5,400 per person continue reading »
REPORT: Brazil, Nicaragua & Panama best Suited to Attract Low-Carbon Energy Investments
March 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazil, Nicaragua and Panama have the most suitable environment for climate-related investments in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a preview of the Climatescope 2012, an upcoming report continue reading »
Chevron Detects New Oil Leak in Brazil
March 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. oil company Chevron Corp. announced it has detected a small crude leak at the same field off Brazil's coast where another spill occurred last November. Company spokespersons said they detected a "small new seep" at the Frade field, located 120 kilometers (75 miles) off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state in the Campos basin, Brazil's largest oil region. continue reading »
Brazil Praised for First Prosecution of Human Rights Abuses During ‘70s Military Dictatorship
March 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The United Nations human rights office today welcomed the prosecution of a retired Brazilian army colonel for disappearances during the country’s military dictatorship as a “first and crucial step” in fighting the impunity that surrounds that period. continue reading »
