Arrest of Rio governor adds to state's fame for corruption

Rio de Janeiro Gov. Luiz Fernando Pezao has been arrested for corruption, the latest national figure ensnared in a sprawling probe of bribes and kickbacks
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Rio de Janeiro governor arrested, latest in 'Car Wash' probe

The governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro has been arrested for allegedly embezzling about $10 million since 2007
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Brazil withdraws offer to host UN climate change conference

Brazil's government says it has withdrawn its offer to host a large U.N. conference on climate change next year
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China's Xi defends free markets as key to world's prosperity

Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued an impassioned defense of free markets' ability to combat economic uncertainty as he sought allies amid his nation's wor
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Brazil withdraws candidacy to host climate change conference

Brazil is withdrawing it candidacy to host a large conference on climate change next year
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Renault board meets after arrest of CEO Ghosn in Japan

The board of directors of Renault was meeting Tuesday evening to consider next steps, and a possible change in leadership,
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Scientists work to save wild Puerto Rican parrot after Maria

Biologists are trying to save the last of the endangered Puerto Rican parrots after more than half the population of the bright green birds with turquoise-tippe
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Arrest of Nissan's Ghosn in financial probe stuns Japan

Arrest of Nissan's Ghosn in financial probe stuns Japan; Renault board to meet
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Brazil's Petrobras to be led by privatization advocate

Brazil's president-elect is appointing a pro-market reformer to lead the state oil company Petrobras
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Brazilian judge presiding over vast corruption case to become justice minister for President-elect Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazilian judge presiding over vast corruption case to become justice minister for President-elect Jair Bolsonaro.
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Radical plans, risks in foreign policy of Brazil's Bolsonaro

Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro has proposed a radical overhaul of foreign policy, which experts risk could ultimately isolate and hurt Brazil
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Large challenges loom for Brazil's president-elect Bolsonaro

The administration of Brazil's president-elect promises pension reform, one of myriad challenges after punishing campaign
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Brazil elects far-right president, worrying rights groups

Brazil's far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro is promising to defend the constitution and unite a bitterly divided populace despite opponents' fears he thre
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The Latest: Trump congratulates Brazil's new president-elect

U.S. President Donald Trump is pledging to work with Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right congressman who won the presidency of Brazil on Sunday
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Brazil elects far-right congressman Bolsonaro to presidency

Brazil elects far-right congressman Bolsonaro to presidency, embraces radical change
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The Latest: Argentina, Chile leaders congratulate Bolsonaro

The conservative presidents of Argentina and Chile are congratulating Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right congressman who won the presidency of Latin America
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Jair Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidency after rough campaign

Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has won the presidency in Latin America's largest nation after a punishing and often violent campaign
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The Latest: Far-right Bolsonaro wins Brazil's presidency

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Tribunal has declared far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro the next president of Latin America's biggest country
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Far-right Jair Bolsonaro poised to win Brazil's presidency

Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has a commanding lead in the race for Brazil's presidency, as voters apparently looked past warnings that the brash former
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The Latest: Many cheer far-rightist's lead in Brazil vote

Many Brazilians are celebrating the news that far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro holds a big lead in vote-counting for Brazil's presidency with the majority o
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Far-right politician takes lead in Brazil presidential race

Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has a commanding lead in the race for Brazil's presidency, as voters apparently looked past warnings that the brash former
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The Latest: Far-rightist holds lead in Brazil president vote

Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has taken a big lead in vote counting for Brazil's presidency with a majority of ballots tallied.
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Brazil at crossroads: Big change in presidency or status quo

Brazilians are weighing their hunger for radical change against fears that the presidential front-runner could threaten democracy as they cast ballots in the cu
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Brazilians weigh change versus risk to democracy in election

Brazilians are weighing their hunger for radical change against fears that the presidential front-runner could threaten democracy as they cast ballots in the cu
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