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Brazilian Soccer Legend Pelé Has Died At Age 82
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé has died on Dec. 29 in São Paulo after a battle with colon cancer. He was 82.
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For The First Time In History, The World Cup Featured An All-Women Referee Team
Three women referees from France, Brazil and Mexico have made history as the first all-women referee team to take charge of a men’s World Cup match for the first time in 96 years.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In October 2022
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories from around the world you may have missed in October.
Climate
Brazil Has Voted Out Its Far-Right President Jair Bolsonaro And Elected This Leftist Former President
Voters in Brazil have elected leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, as the country’s new leader, removing the incumbent far-right president Jair Bolsonaro after four years.
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This Rescue Dog Has Become Brazil’s Newest Police Corporal And People Absolutely Adore Him
Decked out in a police officer uniform, a rescue dog from a Brazilian police unit has become one of Rio’s most beloved police corporals for his lovable smile and dedication to the citizens.
Activism
Women Of The Week: Iranian Rock Climber Elnaz Rekabi, Schoolgirl Asra Panahi And Brazil’s First Trans Women Lawmakers
Women from Iran are continuing to stand up against the government and the country’s mandatory hijab law. Meanwhile, across the globe, Brazil has elected its first two trans women as lawmakers in congress. These are some of the inspiring women of the week.
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These Two Brazilian Trans Women Have Made History As The First Trans Lawmakers In The Congress
In a first for the country, Brazil has elected Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert as their first transgender women lawmakers during the country’s general election on Sunday, October 1.
Activism
Women Of The Week: Myanmar Model Nang Mwe San, Indigenous Brazilian Women Candidates And Indian Women
Here are some of the inspiring women you should know about from around the world this week.
Activism
A Record Number Of Indigenous Women In Brazil Are Running For Office To Stop The Far-Right Leader
A record number of Indigenous women are running for office in Brazil in a bid to increase Indigenous representation after four years under far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.
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This 11-Year-Old Brazilian Girl Who Became Pregnant With Her Rapist’s Baby Has Been Granted An Abortion
Brazilian authorities are investigating a judge who stopped an 11-year-old girl who became pregnant with her rapist’s baby from getting an abortion.
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Brazilian Children In Disadvantaged Communities Are Boxing Their Way To New Opportunities
A boxing program is creating new opportunities for young people in disadvantaged communities in Brazil.
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Brazil Held A Surfing Festival For Dogs And All The Dogs Did A Great Job
Dozens of dogs competed with their humans in a Surf Dog Festival in the coastal city of Natal in Brazil on Nov. 27, 2021.