In a bizarre incident reminiscent of a Hollywood movie, a woman in Brazil was reportedly caught on camera attempting to use a deceased man to co-sign a loan at a bank in Rio de Janeiro. The woman, identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, was seen standing next to the lifeless man, propped up in a chair, as she tried to keep his head from drooping. The incident, which was captured on video, shows Nunes …
Brazilian authorities are currently investigating the alleged murder of Brent Sikkema, a renowned New York art dealer. Sikkema, 75, was found dead in his Rio de Janeiro apartment on Monday night, as reported by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro State. The co-owner of the contemporary Chelsea art gallery, Sikkema Jenkins & Co., Sikkema’s death appeared to be the result of a stabbing. An unidentified individual was reportedly seen exiting Sikkema’s residence with cash, …
In a tragic turn of events, Alana Paiva, a renowned Brazilian bodybuilder and social media personality, succumbed to injuries from a grave motorcycle accident in Rio de Janeiro. At just 21, Paiva’s passing has left her fanbase and the fitness community in shock. The accident, which took place on October 12, involved Paiva and her boyfriend, 43-year-old Uilblim Do Espírito Santo, a former military officer. The pair were navigating through the Campo Grande neighborhood when …
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 13-year-old Brazilian schoolgirl, Fernanda Pacheco Ferraz, last week. The incident occurred when Ferraz, a student at Professor Carlos Côrtes State College in Rio de Janeiro, was returning home to the Catarcione neighborhood. According to local media, Ferraz was sitting at the back of the bus and leaned out of the window to wave goodbye to her friends. The accident happened when the bus driver swerved to avoid …