A suspect confesses to killing pair missing in Amazon, police say
Police say they arrested a second suspect identified as a brother of the main suspect in the deaths of an Indigenous expert and British journalist.
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Brazil mudslides kill more than 90, with dozens still missing
The mountain region where the mudslides occurred, just north of Rio de Janeiro, has experienced similar catastrophes in recent decades.
What happens when isolation goes beyond a pandemic
Photographer Raphael Alves documented how socioeconomic issues worsen the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Amazonas, Brazil.
Nearly 17 million animals died in wildfires in Brazil's wetlands last year
The estimate comes from scientists who examined the number of carcasses they found up to 48 hours after a fire event. The rate of climate change makes such wildfires inevitable, they say.
Most nations are promising to end deforestation, but skeptics want proof
More than a hundred countries just promised to protect and restore forests. Similar pledges in the past have not succeeded, but forest advocates hope that this effort can learn from past mistakes.
Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
Amazon deforestation in Brazil hits its worst level in 15 years
Deforestation in the region rose 22% compared to the year prior, according to data released just days after Brazil made new global promises to combat environmental degradation.
Brazil senate wants Bolsonaro charged with crimes against humanity for COVID response
A Senate panel recommends a number of other charges against the Brazilian president, including inciting an epidemic. But the chances that Jair Bolsonaro will be indicted look slim.
Remembering Zika: Parents offered their kids for studies, then say they were forgotten
Years after agreeing to take part in research, families of children with congenital Zika syndrome are feeling abandoned.
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Remains Defiant On COVID-19 And The Environment At The U.N.
So far, the president's trip to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly appears to be anything but a success for Brazil or the country's image after a series of blunders early this week.