Brazil

Lula Sworn In As President To Lead Polarized Brazil

He's assuming office for the third time after thwarting outgoing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s reelection bid.
By MAURICIO SAVARESE and CARLA BRIDI, AP

Brazilian Soccer Legend Pelé Dead At 82

Brazil’s mighty king of soccer won a record three World Cups.
By TALES AZZONI and MAURICIO SAVARESE, AP

Pelé Cancer Worsens As Soccer Great Endures 'Kidney And Cardiac Dysfunctions'

The Brazilian sports legend is now under "elevated care" as his cancer advances.
By AP

Touching World Cup Moment As Heartbroken Neymar Comforted By Son Of Croatian Player

The Brazil star was in tears after the shock quarter-final defeat following penalties in Qatar.
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In Dramatic Upset, Croatia Knocks Brazil Out In World Cup Quarterfinals

Brazil was considered a favorite to win the tournament.
By TALES AZZONI, AP

A Cat Is At The Center Of Latest World Cup Controversy

A news conference with Brazilian player VinĂ­cius JĂșnior took an awkward turn when the kitty appeared.
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Pelé Responding Well To Treatment For Respiratory Infection

The Albert Einstein hospital says Brazilian soccer great Pelé is responding well to treatment for a respiratory infection and his health condition has not worsened over the latest 24 hours.
By Mauricio Savarese, AP

Brazil Election Agency Rejects Bolsonaro Push To Void Votes

Bolsonaro spent more than a year claiming Brazil’s electronic voting system is prone to fraud, without ever presenting evidence.
By David Biller, AP

Bolsonaro Contests Brazil Election, Demands Votes Be Anulled

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is contesting his defeat in the October election and calling on the electoral authority to annul votes cast on more than half of electronic voting machines used.
By David Biller and Carla Bridi, AP

At Climate Summit, Brazil's Lula da Silva Promises To Stop Deforestation

The president-elect said at COP27 that he will thrust Brazil to the forefront of climate leadership when he assumes office on Jan. 1.
By Peter Prengaman, AP