Sources: CNN
British High Court judge Finola O'Farrell rules Australian mining corporation BHP liable for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil, considered the biggest environmental disaster in the country. 2025-11-14
The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 147 people, with 127 people still missing. 2024-05-13
In response to a controversial pension reform proposal and cuts in the education budget, a general strike by over 40 million workers takes place in Brazil. Demonstrations are held in over 80 cities across the country. 2019-06-14
Two former military police officers are arrested in Brazil for the murders of Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes. One of the suspects was arrested at home, in a Rio de Janeiro gated community where President Jair Bolsonaro also resides. Franco was born in a Rio favela and became a politician and activist against violence in the slums, which are often controlled by paramilitary groups. Her assassination prompted widespread protests. [https:--www.theguardian.com-world-2019-mar-12-police-officers-arrested-murder-brazilian-politician-marielle-franco ("The Guardian)"]2019-03-13
Indonesia executes six people for drug trafficking including foreign citizens from Brazil, Malawi, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and Vietnam. Brazil and the Netherlands withdraw their ambassadors in protest. 2015-01-18
At least 16 people in Bandeira do Sul are killed after a high-voltage electric powerline crashed onto a float participating in a parade ahead of Brazil's carnival celebrations. 2011-02-28
Brazil's military increases rescue and supply operations following the worst disaster in the country's history. 2011-01-18
Further landslides and more rain are feared in Brazil which is dealing with the worst disaster in its history. 2011-01-16
Brazilian soldiers arrive in Teresópolis as the death toll from floods and mudslides during Brazil's deadliest disaster passes 600. 2011-01-15
The disaster is declared Brazil's worst ever as the death toll exceeds 500, with additional people missing and more fatalities expected. [https:--news.yahoo.com-s-afp-20110114-wl_afp-brazilweatherflood (AFP via Yahoo! News)] [http:--english.aljazeera.net-news-americas-2011-01-20111140122621565.html (Al Jazeera)] [https:--vancouversun.com-news-Brazil+flood+deaths+rise+rescuers+struggle-4097204-story.html ("Vancouver Sun")]date=May 2020 2011-01-14