The state of São Paulo in Brazil has named a new law after Bob Coveiro, a dog who spent 10 years at the municipal cemetery ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full day of ...

SAO PAULO (AP) — For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked. A scene from Netflix's “Caramelo” shot in October featured a beige puppy ...

SAO PAULO — For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked. But today, the caramel-colored mutts of Brazil are having a major moment. The ...

Matuê is the adorable caramel-colored mutt, who has probably become one of the most known dogs in Brazil — earning the nickname “frentiscão,” or “gas station pup.” His story began back in March 2021 ...