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Hundreds of people took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo demanding justice for influencer and model Mariana Ferrer.

Brazil: Protesters demand justice for model Mariana Ferrer

Acclaimed Brazilian pianist João Carlos Martins hadn't played with ten fingers since he lost the use of his right hand in a 1995 mugging in Bulgaria. But today he has returned to play his favorite Bach sonatas thanks to "bionic gloves" invented by industrial designer Ubiratan Bizarro.

Bionic gloves bring joy to Brazilian octogenarian

A Brazilian theatre in Sao Paulo has opened a new outdoor space with small plastic cabins for theatre lovers to attend productions despite the pandemic. Spectators were able to enjoy the play titled: ''Volpone Protocol,'' by Bendita Trupe. The play is staged outdoors in the car park of the Arthur Azevedo theatre.

Spectators sit in plastic boxes as theatre returns to Brazil

Some residents of Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, spent the night queuing to receive a free COVID-19 test. The drive-thru tests were carried out by the Butantan Institute for Biological Research in Sao Paulo state. They were conducted in the parking lot of a city mall.

Sao Paulo residents queue at drive-thru test site

The first shipment of a potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed by China has now landed in Brazil. Sao Paulo has received 20,000 doses of CoronaVac which is being developed with a Chinese frim Sinovac. Watch report.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Brazil to start clinical trials of Chinese vaccine candidate

Over a thousand food deliverymen on motorcycles gathered in São Paulo on Wednesday (July 01) to protest their work conditions, set by Uber and other apps, with their services in high demand due to coronavirus lockdowns.

'At the mercy of their own luck' - Brazilian app delivery drivers protest working conditions

Two milestones served to illustrate Sao Paulo's emergence from the shadow of the coronavirus crisis on Monday (June 29): the closure of a temporary field hospital to treat COVID-19 patients and the reopening of Sao Paulo's Catholic Cathedral for public religious services.

Field hospital closes, church reopens as Sao Paulo sees light at end of coronavirus tunnel

The mother-daughter are separated by a translucent plastic curtain outfitted with holes for Dircyree's arms, which are themselves wrapped in protective equipment. But the duo do not seem to mind. The pair hugged and danced together in an emotional reunion.

Cuddle curtain reunites separated Brazilians during pandemic

Around the world ICUs around the world have often seen as a place of despair but doctors at Sao Paulo hospital in Brazil have now decided to bring hope to one patient's life and all it took was a video call.

Is hope just a video call away? Nurse connects patient to loved ones via video call | Brazil

A Sao Paulo gym instructor has taken to his rooftop to host outdoor workout sessions for neighbours amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Rooftop workouts a hit in virus-stricken Brazil

Brazil's shot put champion Darlan Romani is not letting lockdown get in the way of preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, using an unused plot of land in a residential area of Sao Paulo state to keep up his winning form.

Nothing weighs down Brazil shot putter as he improvises Olympic training in lockdown

Brazil cities gets hit by torrential rain taking death toll to 21

At least 21 people have been killed in torrential rain that hit the Brazilian states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, triggering flash floods and destroying homes, authorities said Tuesday.

21 dead and 32 missing as torrential rain hits Brazil

The Peruvian government displayed on Thursday 21 cultural artifacts returned to embassies in Argentina, Canada, Ecuador and Brazil.

Peru officials hail return of cultural artifacts

At least nine people were trampled to death and two others were injured early Sunday in the chaotic aftermath of a police raid in a poor Sao Paulo neighbourhood, authorities there said.

Sao Paulo: Nine killed after police enter poor neighbourhood

Amazon.com Inc said it will launch its Prime subscription service in Brazil on Tuesday as it seeks to broaden its footprint in Latin America's largest economy, where it has struggled against tough local competition.

Amazon launches Prime service in challenging Brazil market

Stretched above the teeming megalopolis of Sao Paulo, slackliners are defying gravity via a Highline connected across the city's abandoned buildings. Slacklining is a sport that involves walking and balancing on a suspected length of flat webbing strung between two anchors. It's normally practised just shy of a few metres off the ground in local parks, but these local enthusiasts have taken it to new heights. Slacklining groups have become popular in Sao Paulo, providing Paulistas with a bit of respite from their day-to-day jobs. Slackliner aficionados say the sport gives them peace and balance in their lives.

Brazilian slackliners defy gravity with Sao Paulo's abandoned buildings

After 17 years playing for the top clubs in Europe, Brazil captain Dani Alves has decided to return home, signing a three-year deal with Sao Paulo. A free agent after his contract with French champions Paris Saint-Germain expired in June, Alves explained his decision on a Twitter video posted on the club website.

Brazil's Dani Alves heads home to Sao Paulo

Two Iranian ships stranded off the coast of Brazil for weeks were setting sail Saturday, officials said, after a court-ordered state oil giant Petrobras to fuel up the vessels.

Iran ships stranded in Brazil are set to depart: Officials

Hundreds of thousands of revellers flooded Sao Paulo's Avenida Paulista Sunday (June 3) with a festive atmosphere as they sang and danced at the 23rd annual Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade, which organizers bill as the largest gay pride parade in the world.

Sao Paulo celebrates gay pride with massive, colourful parade

Future of shopping has arrived in Brazil, with the city of Sao Paulo seeing its first automated store opening its doors earlier this year. Watch this video to know more.

WION Wallet: Sao Paulo gets its first automated store

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Pics: Istanbul not the only place with water crisis, know about these cities

Brazil: Protesters demand justice for model Mariana Ferrer

Bionic gloves bring joy to Brazilian octogenarian

Spectators sit in plastic boxes as theatre returns to Brazil

Sao Paulo residents queue at drive-thru test site

Why is China conducting Phase-3 trials in other countries: China's vaccine test to start in Brazil

Coronavirus pandemic: Brazil to start clinical trials of Chinese vaccine candidate

'At the mercy of their own luck' - Brazilian app delivery drivers protest working conditions

Field hospital closes, church reopens as Sao Paulo sees light at end of coronavirus tunnel

Cuddle curtain reunites separated Brazilians during pandemic

Is hope just a video call away? Nurse connects patient to loved ones via video call | Brazil

Rooftop workouts a hit in virus-stricken Brazil

Nothing weighs down Brazil shot putter as he improvises Olympic training in lockdown

Brazil cities gets hit by torrential rain taking death toll to 21

21 dead and 32 missing as torrential rain hits Brazil

Brazil cities gets hit by torrential rain taking death toll to 21

Peru officials hail return of cultural artifacts

Sao Paulo: Nine killed after police enter poor neighbourhood

Amazon launches Prime service in challenging Brazil market

Brazilian slackliners defy gravity with Sao Paulo's abandoned buildings

Brazil's Dani Alves heads home to Sao Paulo

Iran ships stranded in Brazil are set to depart: Officials

Sao Paulo celebrates gay pride with massive, colourful parade

WION Wallet: Sao Paulo gets its first automated store