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"Better that they think I'm dead": The tragedy of the Brazilian star of the past
Régis Pitbull played for Corinthians, Vasco and others, but an addiction to crack led him at age 49 to a life on the streets of São Paulo. He sleeps under tarps and cardboard, receives food from a restaurant and refuses to undergo treatment.

Strauss completed the acquisition of a food manufacturer in Brazil – the consideration was reduced by 20%
Strauss, through its joint venture 3corações, has finalized the acquisition of Brazilian food producer Yoki. The final transaction value reached 642 million reals, 20% lower than the initial estimate.

Giant Company Declared Bankrupt: Billions in Debt Following Termination of Recovery Process
The Commercial Court of Rio de Janeiro has ruled that the Mangius Group (Refit), a leading Brazilian oil refining and fuel distribution firm, will enter full bankruptcy proceedings after its judicial recovery process was terminated.

Elections in Brazil scheduled for Simchat Torah: Rabbis' appeals and the surprising support for Lula
The "Jews for Democracy" collective in Brazil published a prominent petition expressing support for Lula and Geraldo Alckmin. The move came against the backdrop of political tension surrounding potential appointments and the complex challenge of holding elections in the midst of the Simchat Torah holiday.

Telecom giant goes bankrupt: rehabilitation failed, liquidation process has begun
The end of a drama lasting more than a decade: a court in Brazil has finally approved the bankruptcy of telecom giant Oi and rejected the banks' appeals. Despite the collapse, the company will continue to operate temporarily to prevent the shutdown of essential services; initial liquidation procedures have begun.

18 Months in Prison for Woman Posing as a 12-Year-Old
Brazil was shaken when it was revealed that Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira managed for 14 months to make a kind-hearted couple think she was a little girl who survived abuse, host her in their home, provide her with toys, and throw her a birthday party. She adopted baby talk and used pacifiers until she was exposed. Now she is going to prison for “emotional kidnapping.”

3 surgeries in one procedure: Brazilian influencer dies at 33 following cosmetic surgery complications
Marta Kelly de Oliveira Silva has died at the age of 33 after being hospitalized in intensive care following what was reported to be a combination of three cosmetic procedures. Her partner stated: "We lost the battle, she fought until the last moment."

Giant company collapses: 300 branches closed, thousands of employees fired
With massive debts of 17.3 billion reais, enormous losses, the closure of about 300 branches, and the firing of thousands of employees - retail giant Casas Bahia has reached the red line | All the details on the collapse shaking Brazil

Strauss's 475 Million Shekel Acquisition of Food Company Yoki Approved
The Brazilian competition authority has approved Strauss's acquisition of the food company from General Mills. Yoki is one of the most prominent food companies in Brazil, with annual sales estimated at approximately 1.2 billion shekels at the time of the deal's announcement in March.

Strauss Nears Major Deal: Acquiring Food Business for 475 Million Shekels
Brazil's antitrust authority has approved the deal in which a subsidiary of Strauss's joint venture will acquire General Mills' operations in the country, including the Yoki and Kitano brands. The deal is expected to reach its final stage in early September.
From smartphone to ballot box - the new challenge for the President of Brazil
Lula launched his election campaign in the place where he led historic labor strikes, but he faces a new generation of app workers who are distancing themselves from unions and the left. In his party, they admit: "The world of work has undergone a fundamental change."

Blow to Baladi: Ministry of Agriculture reverses course and bans chicken imports from Brazil
The Ministry of Agriculture has revoked the approval for Baladi's plant in Brazil, effectively halting chicken imports to Israel. The move deals a significant blow to the company, which invested 21 million shekels in the facility, and follows intense pressure from local poultry producers.

Judge suspended and banned from courthouse after drinking wine and smoking during hearing
Judge Milton Lívio Lemos Sales was documented in shorts, smoking and drinking wine directly from the bottle during an online hearing. He was suspended from his position and banned from entering court premises, later claiming: 'They are slandering me'.

Tragedy on vacation: Influencer killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
17-year-old Sofia Murillo perished alongside her mother, grandmother, and the pilot during a sightseeing tour over Rio de Janeiro. Her family members, waiting on the ground, discovered through news sites and social media that the helicopter had crashed in a wooded area and caught fire.

Diplomatic crisis: US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador
The US State Department has revoked the visa of Brazilian ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, stating it will only be reinstated once Brazil grants diplomatic approval to President Donald Trump's nominee, Daniel Perez. "We need an immediate and positive answer," Washington officials declared.

Forgot how to win with dignity: Watch Neymar lose his composure
The Santos star was documented exchanging insults with rivals, shouting "eliminated" at them, and escalating the commotion after advancing to the Brazilian Cup quarterfinals.

Unprecedented Punishment in Brazilian League for Violent Foul
Victor Gabriel of Internacional committed a brutal foul on Gabriel Pec of Cruzeiro, sidelining him for up to six months. The Brazilian Football Confederation tribunal ruled that the offender cannot return to play until the injured player has fully recovered.

Supreme Court Sets Deadline for Rabbinate on Brazilian Chicken Imports
The Supreme Court has ordered the Rabbinate to approve chicken imports from Brazil within four months. The judges rejected further delays, signaling that the market must be opened to lower consumer prices.

President of Argentina called the President of Brazil a "thief" and a "criminal" - and the ambassador was summoned for consultations
Diplomatic crisis between the two most powerful and influential countries in Latin America.

Surreal: Bee attack stops a soccer match in Brazil
The unusual event occurred in the 11th minute of a youth match, forcing players, coaches, and referees to lie on the ground before clearing the pitch. After about ten minutes, the game was resumed.

Shocking violence in Brazil: Futsal player attacks opponent during match
A severe incident of violence has shaken Brazil: during a futsal match, a player committed a gross foul and then kicked her opponent in the head. The match was abandoned, and the attacker has been suspended for five years.

At 63: Xuxa's Nostalgia Show is Driving Brazil Crazy
Outside of South America, it might seem as though she disappeared, but the children's star we all grew up with never stopped creating. Now, in her seventh decade, she is starring in Brazil with a nostalgic show that is breaking box office records and celebrating her remarkable career.

Watch: A brace for Neymar, a juicy curse word and a rather dubious goal celebration
The Santos star returned to the lineup for the first time since the World Cup, delivered a brace and settled a score with critics during his goal celebration by muttering an offensive phrase.

With video support from Netanyahu and against a backdrop of sharp tension with the US: The election campaign in Brazil has begun
Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is running against Flávio Bolsonaro, who has the support of Netanyahu and Trump and has promised to continue the legacy of his imprisoned father.