The most amazing GIF to come out of the Brazil riots
When faced with a can of tear gas, the natural reaction for most protesters is to run and hide, face covered. This guy is not like most protesters.
On Jun 18, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III
Kids with cancer join the Justice League at one Brazilian hospital
An ad agency is giving young cancer patients new hope with Superformula and Justice League-branded backstories.
On Jun 6, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
Brazilian model breastfeeds a calf on Instagram
You’re supposed to milk cows, not the other way around.
On Mar 25, 2013 by Kris Holt
Dotted Lines: MC Frontalot’s “Nerd Life”
Nerd Life: you already dwell there. Frontalot is right beside you, thick glasses, no hair.
On Jan 16, 2013 by Jay Hathaway
Brazilian teen sells her virginity to pay mom’s medical bills
An 18-year-old girl is offering her virginity to the highest bidder to raise money for her mother, who recently had a stroke.
On Jan 2, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
Anonymous doxes Brazilian model who exploited hurricane wreckage
While many in New York City were still without power, Nana Gouvea posed for a sexy photoshoot in the midst of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation.
On Nov 5, 2012 by Fidel Martinez
YouTube videos send Google exec to jail
Despite appeals, Google’s president of operations in Brazil was held personally accountable for the content of two videos that disparage a Brazilian mayoral candidate.
On Sep 28, 2012 by Fidel Martinez
Brazilian court orders YouTube to remove anti-Muslim video
A state judge in Brazil has ordered Google to remove the controversial trailer for “The Innocence of Muslims” or face fines. Google has not yet responded.
On Sep 26, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Brazilian judge orders arrest of Google executive over YouTube videos
The decision came after the company refused to remove two YouTube videos slandering a mayoral candidate in the city of Campo Grande.
On Sep 25, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Brazil’s landmark Internet rights bill has been delayed
The Marco Civil was scheduled for a vote last Wednesday but has now been postponed until September. Activists are petitioning for an earlier vote.
On Aug 13, 2012 by Kevin Collier
World’s first comprehensive bill of Internet rights voting is today
The landmark bill has a high chance of passing Brazil’s legislature.
On Aug 8, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Brazilian Olympian becomes latest target of racism on Twitter
The Brazilian Olympic Committee is investigating epithets tweeted at women’s judo competitor Rafaela Silva.
On Jul 31, 2012 by Kris Holt
UN: Human rights still count online
Resolution was signed by 85 countries, including the U.S., Brazil, and Turkey.
On Jul 6, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Brazilian sentenced for “racist” tweet
Does a single tweet have the potential to spread violence and hate? Brazilian courts think so.
On May 18, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Beached dolphins spur action and concern
This video of people in Brazil helping beached dolphins has been viewed more than 1 million times and inspired some interesting theories on Reddit.
On Mar 9, 2012 by Kris Holt
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