Tag: Brazil
Jaguar used in Olympic torch event killed in Brazil
A jaguar that was forced to be a prop at an Olympic torch-lighting ceremony was shot and killed by a soldier shortly after the event in Manaus as the wild animal escaped from its handlers.
Age is just a number: 106-year-old becomes oldest Olympic torchbearer
106-year-old Aida Gemanque broke the record becoming the oldest Olympic torch bearer. She carried the flame in the Amazonian city of Macapa, Brazil on Saturday, 19th June.
Mass rape video on social media shocks Brazil
Brazilian police say they've issued arrest warrants for four of the more than 30 men suspected of raping a 16-year old girl and putting video of the attack on social media.
Zika Virus is expected to spread across Americas
The Zika virus is expected to spread to all countries in the Americas except Canada and Chile, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Two major earthquakes jolt Peru, Latin America nations
Two earthquakes of 7.6-magnitude hit near western Peru near border with Brazil in a five-minute gap, and three aftershocks. Extent of damage is not yet known.
