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The Deadly Rise of Underwater ‘Parasite’ Cocaine Smuggling
A tactic where gangs use scuba divers to attach cocaine stashes to the hulls of unsuspecting ships is on the rise according to VICE News analysis. But for those who carry out these brazen operations, it can be fatal.
Kat Torres: The Wellness Influencer Suspected of Human Trafficking
The wellness guru and self-proclaimed “witch” is accused of using manipulation and hypnosis to traffic young women.
I Partied Day and Night at Brazil’s Underground Carnival Blocos
During Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, the street belongs to the people.
A Teen in Nazi Gear Attacked a School With Molotov Cocktails
The teenager was arrested in Monte Mor, Brazil, after throwing the homemade bombs at the school while wearing a Nazi armband.
What Bolsonaro’s Thugs Learned From Jan. 6
“There is a wide constellation of far-right influencers from the United States... that are disseminated in the digital ecosystems of the Brazilian far-right.”
Brazil’s ‘Trump of the Tropics’ Stoked Riots—Then He Fled to Florida
Former president Jair Bolsonaro was in Orlando when Brazil's National Congress and Supreme Court were stormed by protestors in an incident broadly compared to the Jan.6 2021 Capitol riots in the US.
Prominent Trump Supporters Are Cheering on Brazil’s Congress Attacks
"Brazilian Freedom Fighters,” Steve Bannon posted on Gettr. “Lula stole the Election, Brazilians know that …Release the Machines.”
Why This Misunderstood Neighbourhood 9000 Miles From Brazil Has Its Biggest Superfans
“They’re our brothers. They look just like us. They dance just like us, they call it Samba, we call it Lewa.”
Video Shows Brazilian Councilwoman Sexually Assaulted During Chamber Session
A male colleague grabbed the hand of Carla Ayres as she was walking past. He hugged her and attempted to kiss her in the middle of the session.
Brazil’s Far-Right Embraced the NRA and Gun Sales Are Soaring
Inspired by the NRA, pro-gun enthusiasts have turned into a political juggernaut.
Phony Psychic Allegedly Helped Steal One of Brazil’s Most Famous Paintings
Police found one of Brazil’s most famous paintings, Sol Poente by Tarsila do Amaral, under a bed in Rio de Janeiro.