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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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