Thieves thwarted in Brazil after digging 600m tunnel Robbers in Brazil, who tunnelled nearly 600m in an attempt to rob a bank in São Paulo, were arrested just before they could carry out … Brazil • 04 Oct 17
Brazilian police free mother-in-law of Ecclestone Brazilian law enforcement agents stormed a hideout near Sao Paulo yesterday and freed the kidnapped mother-in-law of Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone, police said. News • 02 Aug 16
15 killed in Brazil by mudslides and flooding At least 15 people have died in flooding and mudslides in and around Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, officials have said. World • 14 Mar 16
Drought-hit Sao Paulo may 'get water from mud' Sao Paulo, Brazil's drought-hit megacity of 20 million, has about two months of guaranteed water supply remaining as it taps into the second of three … News • 29 Nov 14
Sao Paulo monorail construction worker killed A construction worker has been killed while working on Sao Paulo’s monorail system, just three days before the World Cup opener in the same city. News • 10 Jun 14
Police in Sao Paulo fire tear gas at protesters Police in Sao Paulo have fired tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters supporting a subway workers' strike. News • 09 Jun 14
Police clash with protesters in Sao Paulo Brazilian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a protest last night near the airport in Sao Paulo, the city hosting the … News • 17 May 14
Brazilians protest at World Cup spending Riot police in Brazil have fired tear gas to disperse thousands of people in Sao Paulo demonstrating against the cost of hosting the World Cup. News • 16 May 14
World Cup venue to be ready at 'last minute' FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has said Sao Paulo's delayed stadium would be ready "at the last minute" for the World Cup curtain-raiser on 12 … News • 22 Apr 14
