Tag: Brazil
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Bolsonaro Leaves Hospital, Returns to Jail in Brazil Today
Bolsonaro leaves hospital and heads back to jail In a move that keeps Brazil in the national spotlight, former President Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital in Brasilia on Thursday, sources confirmed, a week after undergoing double hernia surgery. The departure marked another chapter in a political saga that has gripped the country for months, with…
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Bolsonaro Leaves Hospital and Returns to Jail: A Turning Point in Brazil’s Ongoing Legal Saga
Event Summary: Bolsonaro Returns to Custody Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, left a Brasilia hospital Thursday, marking a notable turn in a legal saga that has kept the nation’s political climate in flux. After undergoing a double hernia operation, Bolsonaro was transported back to the federal police headquarters, where he remains under custody as part…
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We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2025 – part one
Part One: A vital bridge in Brazil’s Amazon In 2012, Adana Omágua Kambeba embarked on an extraordinary journey that would reshape the way healthcare is understood in the Brazilian Amazon. Traveling 4,000 kilometers from Manaus, she earned a coveted place to study medicine at Brazil’s Federal University, a step many Indigenous students struggle to reach.…
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We can be heroes: the Indigenous doctor uniting Western and traditional medicine in Brazil (Part 1)
We can be heroes: meeting the people shaping 2025 The year 2025 has already highlighted a growing chorus of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. In this first installment, we journey to the Brazilian Amazon, where a remarkable Indigenous doctor is redefining the boundaries between Western medicine and traditional healing. Her story is not just about…
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Irishman Arrested in Brazil Over Daniel Aruebose Case: Deportation Proceedings Underway
Overview of the Case An Irish national believed to be connected to the disappearance of toddler Daniel Aruebose has been detained in Brazil amid deportation proceedings. Brazilian authorities confirmed that the individual was in the country under irregular immigration conditions when the arrest was carried out. The developments come as investigators continue to scrutinize possible…
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Irishman Arrested in Brazil Linked to Daniel Aruebose Case
Brazil Arrest Highlights Ongoing Daniel Aruebose Investigation A man described by Brazilian authorities as Irish and believed to have ties to the Daniel Aruebose disappearance has been arrested in Brazil. The arrest focuses on irregular immigration status rather than a charge directly linked to the toddler’s case, according to law enforcement statements. Brazilian police emphasized…
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Latin America’s First Homegrown CAR-T Center Opens in Ribeirão Preto, Promising Lower Cancer Care Costs
Introduction: A Milestone for Latin America’s Public Health In a landmark move for Latin America, Ribeirão Preto welcomes the Nutera Center, the region’s first homegrown CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell) therapy program. Backed by significant public investment, the center aims to expand access to cutting-edge cancer treatment while driving down costs for Brazil’s public health…
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Barefoot on a Living Desert: Hiking Lençóis Maranhenses and Its Lagoon-Scattered Paths
Introduction: A Desert That Breathes with Water Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses looks like a vast desert, but it is a living landscape where wind-sculpted dunes cradle shimmering lagoons. This unique ecosystem combines barren sandy seas with pockets of freshwater, creating a surreal map that only a local guide can interpret. For travelers seeking a tactile, barefoot…
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Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Term: Brazil Watches a Pivotal Moment in Its Democracy
Overview: A Debated Sentence in a Divided Nation In a highly anticipated development that has divided opinions across Brazil, former president Jair Bolsonaro reportedly began serving a 27-year prison sentence after a court ruling tied to his alleged role in a coup attempt aimed at overturning the 2022 election. The timeline and exact legal mechanics…
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Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Plot
Overview: A Former Leader Faces a Historic Sentence Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro began serving a 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday, a landmark moment in Brazil’s ongoing challenge to political violence and democratic norms. The sentence, stemming from charges that he led a coup attempt to remain in power after losing the 2022 presidential election,…