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Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves Get Engaged on Christmas
December 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff
McConaughey proposed on Christmas to Brazilian model Camila Alves, his long-time partner and the mother of his two children, Levi and Vida. Camila said yes! continue reading »
U.S. Processes Record Number of Visa Applications from Brazil, 42% Increase from Last Year
December 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Mission to Brazil processed a record number of visa applications – 820,000 – in fiscal year 2011, a 42 percent year-over-year increase. continue reading »
Brazil Slaps New Fine on Chevron for November Oil Spill
December 24, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Brazil's environmental protection agency has fined U.S. oil supermajor Chevron an additional 10 million reais (some $5.3 million), saying the company lacked an emergency plan for coping with accidents such as the Nov. 8 oil spill off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state. continue reading »
Grammy’s to Make Special Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim
December 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Antonio Carlos Jobim, who co-wrote the famous song “Girl From Ipanema” will be awarded a posthumous Grammy for helping share Bossa Nova with the world. continue reading »
Brazilian Woman Gives Birth To Two-Headed Baby (VIDEO)
December 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff
María de Nazare, 25, said she had initially expected twins and only learned her babies shared a body minutes before she gave birth by cesarean section. continue reading »
Brazilian Bus Crash Kills 5
December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Five people were killed and 47 others injured Wednesday when a bus collided with a truck in the central Brazilian state of Tocantins, authorities said. The accident took place around 4:30 a.m. continue reading »
Gisele Bündchen Is Everywhere These Days
December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Gisele Bündchen, the “best paid super model in the world,” according to Forbes, is the face of Givenchy, H&M, Pantene and just landed a contract with Versace! continue reading »
UN Aims to Saves Lives in Amazon Through Use Of Plants & Food in Region
December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
A United Nations book released today aims to provide people in the developing world with accessible knowledge of Amazon plants and foods they can use to improve their livelihoods. continue reading »
Brazil Thinking About Exchanging Guns for World Cup Tickets
December 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Brazilian legislators are studying the possibility to offer discounts, tickets, official soccer balls and other merchandise to fans that turn in their fire arms to authorities. continue reading »
New Face of Chanel is Brazilian Tomboy Model Alice Dellal
December 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff
British-Brazilian tomboy model and Punk-Rocker Alice Dellal is the star of the next Boy Chanel handbag campaign, shot by Karl Lagerfeld himself. continue reading »
U.S. Defense Contractor Wins $100 Million Brazilian Military-Jet Contract
December 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies, has landed a $100 million contract from Brazil military jet manufacturer Embraer Defense and Security. continue reading »
Immigration Rising in Brazil
December 19, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
13 Tons of Pot Seized by Brazilian Police
December 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Federal Police seized 13.7 tons of marijuana over the weekend hidden in two trucks near Brazil's border with Paraguay and made two arrests, media reports said. continue reading »
FIFA ‘Concerned’ About Brazil’s Preparations for 2014 World Cup
December 17, 2011 | by Voice of America
The president of soccer’s world governing body says it is "concerned" about Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup. FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Saturday after a FIFA executive meeting in Tokyo that he will meet with the Brazilian governmen continue reading »
Brazil Will Allow Merger of Orange Juice Companies
December 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Cade anti-trust agency has approved the merger between Brazil's Citrosuco and Citrovita, a tie-up that creates the world's largest orange juice producer. The Brasilia-based regulator approved the transaction unanimo continue reading »
