Brazilian authorities
Coverage of Brazilian authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Deaths in Brazil raise concerns about India’s dengue vaccine, DengiAll
Brazilian authorities report 42 severe adverse events out of 500,000 dengue vaccinations, equating to a 0.008% risk. Concerns persist over individual risks despite the low statistical probability of severe outcomes.
- Who was Gaspi, the popular Argentine YouTuber killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro?
Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim Díaz, known as Gaspi, 23, died in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro. The accident occurred in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood, resulting in six fatalities. Brazilian authorities identified the victims later in the day.
- Olympic icon details the brutal moment he became the 'most hated man in the world'
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte described the emotional impact of the 2016 Rio Olympics scandal, where he falsely claimed to be robbed, leading to public backlash, a 10-month suspension, and lost sponsorships. He later admitted he was 'drunk' and panicked during initial interviews, and now serves as an assistant swim coach at Missouri State University while rededicating his life to God.