Brazil
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Brazilian minister says Covid-19 part of China ‘plan for world domination’
Speed Read Relations between the two nations have been strained for months
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How Brazilian drug gangs are fighting coronavirus
In Depth Traffickers imposing containment measures amid criticism of government inaction
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Why Brazil’s jailed former president could be freed
In Depth Supreme Court overturns law that saw dozens jailed the largest corruption scandal in the country’s history
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Brazil oil spill: who is responsible?
In Depth Leaked documents show government blames Venezuela for mystery spill that has affected more than 1,000 miles of pristine coastline
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Not just the Amazon: where the world’s forgotten fires are burning
Speed Read Major fires in Bolivia and central Africa have not attracted same attention as Brazil’s blaze
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Instant Opinion: Nazi salute the ‘deepest betrayal’ of America
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 23 August
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Brazil school shooting ‘inspired by Columbine’
Speed Read Former students use guns, crossbow and hatchet in attack that leaves eight people dead
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How did a humpback whale end up in the Amazon rainforest?
Speed Read Ten-ton marine mammal was found in wooded area about 50ft from ocean shore
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Flamengo fire: ten dead at Brazilian football club’s youth training ground
Speed Read At least three further people have been taken to hospital following blaze at Rio de Janeiro complex
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Brazil’s first openly gay MP quits and flees over death threats
The Week Recommends Jean Wyllys says his reputation has been ‘destroyed by lies’ amid increasing homophobia under new president Jair Bolsonaro
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Paradise found: a journey through Brazil’s balmy northeast
In Depth Urban thrills and barefoot beach chic in Recife and Kenoa
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Brazil cathedral shooting: five dead in church attack
Speed Read Shooter identified as a 49-year-old systems analyst with no criminal record
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The world’s wildest countries
Speed Read Humans have ‘modified’ 77% of the Earth’s surface. So what remains unspoiled?
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Jair Bolsonaro: how ‘South America’s Trump’ will change Brazil
In Depth Former army captain has pledged to boost economy but fears remain over environment and LGBT issues
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