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Every dog has its day, and now’s the time for Brazil’s vira-lata caramelo (literally: caramel trashcan-tipper 🐕) This mutt is the new national icon, exalted in memes, petitions, a Netflix feature and Carnival parade. Find out why 👇 apnews.com/article/brazil…

Brazil’s newest star isn’t a soccer player or a samba dancer. It’s a lowly brown street mutt that has captured the nation’s heart, landing starring roles in a Netflix feature and a Carnival parade. apnews.com/article/brazil…

For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked. But today, Brazilian caramelo dogs are being exalted in memes, on Netflix, in a Carnival parade and draft legislation to honor them as part of Brazil's culture.

It’s perhaps Rio’s hardest trail, with one daunting section requiring a scramble that can cause hikers to freeze with fright. But this week, paraplegic athlete Ezequiel da Luz reached Pedra da Gavea’s peak that towers over the ocean. By Lucas Dumphreys apnews.com/article/brazil…

Brazilian box office success of the film “I’m Still Here” is rooted in its exploration of a long-neglected national trauma, but it is particularly timely, especially as Brazil confronts a recent near-miss with democratic rupture. 📝 Gabriela Sá Pessoa apnews.com/article/brazil…

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools apnews.com/article/smartp…

With Trump returning to the White House, Brazil displays a judicial path not taken by the US. By ⁦David Biller⁩ & ⁦Mauricio Savarese⁩ apnews.com/article/brazil…

A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents. By Diarlei Rodrigues and me. For The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/samba-…

The The Associated Press’s top photos from Brazil’s Carnival, along with a short story breaking down what Carnival in Rio is all about, and linking to all our colorful stories from past few days. Enjoy! 📷 Silvia Izquierdo Bruna Prado Andre Penner 📝 me apnews.com/article/brazil…

Haven't posted in awhile, but want to share link for anyone wishing to follow The Associated Press's all-formats live coverage of the Vatican's conclave apnews.com/live/conclave-…