Refugees fleeing crisis in Haiti and Venezuela face new nightmare as floods ravage southern Brazil

Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who fled to southern Brazil are struggling to rebuild their lives after severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.

Brazilian dance craze created by Rio youths officially recognized as 'intangible cultural heritage'

Passinho, the vibrant dance style born in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, was officially recognized as an "intangible cultural heritage" by legislators in the state of Rio.

Hundreds of dogs saved by makeshift shelter amid severe flooding in southern Brazil

In southern Brazil, a volunteer-led makeshift dog shelter has been set up in an abandoned warehouse to aid dogs displaced by devastating floods, officials say.

'Caramelo,' the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation

A horse nicknamed Carmelo has been rescued after being stranded on a rooftop in southern Brazil, where floods have left more than 100 people dead.

Water rationing ordered as severe flooding devastates southern Brazil

In southern Brazil, severe flooding has caused extensive damage, leaving 90 people dead and more than 130 missing. A mayor on Tuesday asked residents to ration water.

What is a Grand Prix? A guide to thrilling Formula One races

A Formula One season is full of exciting Grand Prix races. These races happen all around the world and bring in thousands of spectators.

Brazil's Lula invites Japan's prime minister to eat his country's meat, and become a believer

In Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's first visit to Brazil, he met with the country's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the capital of Brasilia where Lula urged Kishida to buy his country's beef.

31 confirmed dead as heavy rains continue to batter southern Brazil, authorities say

31 people have been confirmed dead and more than 70 are missing as heavy rains continue to batter Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, officials say.

Death toll from heavy rains, flooding rises to 13 in southern Brazil

Heavy rains and flooding have killed 13 people so far in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul so far. Thousands have been displaced and 21 are still missing.

Heavy rains leave at least 10 dead in southern Brazil

Heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state have left at least 10 people dead and 21 others missing since Monday, according to national authorities.

10 confirmed dead after fire at Brazilian hotel, authorities say

A fire started in a small hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people. The hotel was known to provide affordable housing.

Frustrated with Brazil's Lula, Indigenous peoples march to demand land recognition

Thousands of Indigenous people marched in Brazil's capital of Brasília on Thursday; they called on the government to protect territories and officially recognize lands.

Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon

Nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania were buried Thursday in a solemn ceremony in the Brazilian city of Belem; fishermen found the boat carrying the bodies on April 13 in Brazil.

Thousands of Indigenous people gather in Brazil to protest Lula's land grant decisions

Indigenous groups gathered on Monday in Brazil's capital to protest against unfulfilled promises by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to expel land-grabbers and create reserves.

Brazil faces Indigenous resistance over plans to drill for oil in Amazon rainforest

A Brazilian corporation is facing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies over its plan to explore oil drilling opportunities in the Amazon rainforest.