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The Daily Beast

51-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Extensive Plastic Surgery Procedure

Andreia Vieira Gaspar, a 51-year-old woman, died shortly after undergoing an eight-hour plastic surgery procedure in Brazil. The surgeries included a facelift, eyelid lift, and chin reshaping. Her family reported severe complications post-surgery, leading to her death, and a police investigation has been requested to examine the circumstances surrounding her case.

Al Jazeera English

Brazil fines TikTok's parent company $30 million for child data privacy violations

Brazil's data protection authority has fined ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, nearly $30 million for allegedly mishandling children's personal data. The ruling includes an order for TikTok to delete illegally obtained data and improve its youth-protection framework. The regulator noted that TikTok's features allow minors to bypass age-verification checks, raising concerns about data privacy.

Fox News — Latest

Brazilian Woman Found Guilty of Fraud for Pretending to Be a Child

Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, a 37-year-old woman in Brazil, was convicted of fraud for living with a foster family while pretending to be a child. She was sentenced to one year and six months in prison. Oliveira's lawyer stated her actions were a means of survival, and she expressed that she did not intend to deceive anyone.

New York Post

Conjoined twin girls die following surgical separation in Brazil

Two-year-old conjoined twins Heloísa and Helena Batista da Silva died shortly after being separated in surgery in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The twins shared critical blood vessels and brain tissue, which contributed to their medical complications.

Al Jazeera English

Brazil announces $444.2 million investment in AI ecosystem

Brazil's government has revealed plans to invest around 2.3 billion reais ($444.2 million) to enhance its artificial intelligence ecosystem. This move is part of the country's strategy to balance its technological ties with the US and China.

Deutsche Welle

Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Hits Southern Andes in Peru

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the southern Andes of Peru, according to the US Geological Survey. The Peru's Geophysical Institute reported a higher magnitude, but there are no immediate reports of casualties.

Al Jazeera English

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru is experiencing significant flooding due to heavy rains, which have caused road closures, overflowing rivers, and landslides. The situation continues to affect transportation and infrastructure in the area.

Al Jazeera English

Lula and Bolsonaro Launch Presidential Campaigns in Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro have begun their presidential campaigns in Brazil, targeting women voters with pledges to tackle femicide and gender violence. Their returns to political strongholds mark the start of their bids for the presidency.

Al Jazeera English

Poll Indicates Lula Leads Bolsonaro in Brazil Election Race

A new poll reveals that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is leading Flavio Bolsonaro by a slim margin as Brazil's presidential election approaches. The gap between the candidates has narrowed, indicating a potentially close election.

Al Jazeera English

Stolen Matisse Artwork Discovered in Brazil

Brazilian authorities have recovered stolen artwork by Henri Matisse. The recovery occurred during a police operation focused on art theft, although further details about the theft and recovery location remain unspecified.

Al Jazeera English

Brazil considers response to new US tariffs

Brazil is assessing its response to new tariffs from the United States. The government has expressed its commitment to defending its position but has not yet decided on any retaliatory measures.

The Hill

US Revokes Visa of Brazilian Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Tensions

The U.S. State Department revoked the visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti on August 5, 2026, amid diplomatic tensions. The Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, condemned the decision in an official statement.

Al Jazeera English

Flavio Bolsonaro announces Alfredo Gaspar as running mate

Flavio Bolsonaro has selected Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate for the presidential election in Brazil. The announcement comes amid warnings from President Lula about foreign interference and as polls show a closer race for the presidency.