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Protesters back in streets of Brazilian cities

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:28:38 -0400

SAO PAULO - More than 100,000 people took to the streets in largely peaceful protests in at least eight cities Monday, demonstrations that voiced the deep frustrations Brazilians feel about carrying heavy tax burdens but receiving woeful returns in public education, health, security and transportation.

Confed Cup: Action from Rio to northeastern Brazil

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:54:19 -0400

SAO PAULO - The action at the Confederations Cup will go from the nation's capital to the coastal cities in the northeast to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

Is Brazil ready? Confed Cup will offer 1st hints

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:21:37 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - On the field, the Confederations Cup can give Brazil's national team a major boost in its quest to win a sixth World Cup title next year. Off the field, the eight-team tournament will offer the first hints about where the country stands in its preparations for the main event in 2014.

Poll: Sharp drop in approval for Brazil's Rousseff

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:01:04 -0400

BRASILIA, Brazil - A new poll shows Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has suffered her biggest drop in popularity since she took office in 2011.

US VP Biden says Brazil-US relations enter new era

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:58:57 -0400

BRASILIA, Brazil - Stronger trade ties and closer cooperation in education, science and other fields should usher in a new era in U.S.- Brazil relations in 2013, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Friday.

Brazilian vuvuzela banned from Confed Cup

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:36:31 -0400

SAO PAULO - In the latest embarrassment to Brazilian organizers, the official instrument of the 2014 World Cup has been banned from the Confederations Cup because of safety concerns.

October state visit planned for Brazil's president

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:07:13 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will roll out the red carpet to welcome Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff, for an official state visit this fall.