Pelé Is In Intensive Care After Surgery But Says He's Doing Well
The 80-year-old Brazilian soccer legend told fans he's getting better every day after doctors removed a suspected colon tumor.
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U.S. Women's Volleyball Team Wins First Ever Olympic Gold Medal
The U.S. defeated Brazil in straight sets to win its first Olympic gold medal. It was the U.S.'s sixth volleyball medal overall and the fourth Olympics in a row the U.S. medaled.
Brazil's Main COVID Strategy Is A Cocktail Of Unproven Drugs
In one of the hardest hit countries in the world, the main strategy is a so-called early treatment combo of unproven medications — endorsed by President Jair Bolsonaro.
Peruvian Officials More Than Double COVID Death Toll, Saying They Undercounted
"Glaring gaps" in access to COVID-19 vaccines are partially to blame for increasing infection rates in Peru, Argentina, Brazil and many other Latin American and Caribbean countries .
Copa America Chaos After Brazilian Officials Say Decision To Host Is Not Final
Facing backlash, Brazil's leaders now say they'll make a decision whether to host the popular soccer tournament on Tuesday. The country remains one of the world's worst pandemic hot spots.
Brazilian President Allocates More Than $1 Billion To Produce COVID-19 Vaccines
The announcement from President Jair Bolsonaro comes amid an investigation into his handling of the pandemic.
U.N. Calls For Investigation As Police In Brazil Kill At Least 24 In Rio Drug Raid
The operation aimed at alleged drug traffickers resulted in a terrifying shootout in one of the city's poorest slums. One police officer also died in the raid.
People Are Talking About A 'Double Mutant' Variant In India. What Does That Mean?
The term is a reference to two particular mutations in SARS-CoV-2. But the variant in India could carry additional mutations.
Brazil COVID-19: 'Humanitarian Crisis' With More Than 3,000 Deaths A Day
The Supreme Court has approved an inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response. Doctors Without Borders says the country's approach has led to a "near collapse of Brazil's health system."
Brazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak
With less than two-thirds the population of the U.S., Brazil logged nearly 4,200 deaths on Tuesday amid reports that hospital ICUs are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases.