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George Santos to Finalize Agreement With Brazilian Authorities to Avoid Fraud Prosecution

There has been a lot of movement this week in legal proceedings against the New York congressman.

Rio's Trans Inmates Allowed to Choose Between Male or Female Prisons

Brazil -- a country which sees a record amount of transphobic violence -- is taking unique steps to reduce the epidemic in Rio prisons.

Glenn Greenwald's Husband Elected to Rio City Council

Controversial journalist and activist David Michael Miranda will now be part of Rio de Janeiro's leadership.

Lets Go to Rio Pride in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro's Pride is not only among the most boisterous, it's got to be one of the biggest. Organizers said they expected 1 million people to gather on Copacabana beach to celebrate. Here are photos from the big event.

15 of the Queerest Places to Spend New Year’s

Whether it’s with millions of people or with a few, check out these places to go to have a queer New Year’s Eve.

David Miranda, Gay Politician and Husband of Journalist Glenn Greenwald, Dies at 37

Greenvwald announced his husband’s passing on Twitter to an outpouring of support.

Gay Diplomat Arrested for Allegedly Beating His Husband to Death

The German official was arrested in the Ipanema neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. 

PHOTOS: Brazilian Couples Get Married En Masse

130 gay and lesbian couples flocked to a Rio de Janeiro courthouse to get married in a record-setting ceremony.

Three more arrested in murder of queer Brazilian politician Marielle Franco

Franco had fought corruption as a member of the Rio de Janeiro City Council. The new arrestees include the city's former police chief.

New Arrest in Assassination of Black Queer Lawmaker Marielle Franco

Marielle Franco was shot dead by a gunman in a passing car in 2018 – two former police officers have been arrested in the case.

Thousands Gather for Annual Rio de Janeiro Pride Parade

Crowds gathered at Copacabana beach for the 22nd annual LGBTQ pride parade. 

Gay Olympic Diving Star Ian Matos Is Dead at 32

He placed eighth in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Boys Wear Skirts to Class in Protest After School Fines Trans Girl for Wearing Skirt

When a trans student was fined by her Rio de Janeiro high school for wearing a skirt, her classmates hatched a plan.

Brazilian YouTuber Hands Out Free LGBTQ Books in Protest of Censorship

Felipe Neto went into action when the mayor of Rio de Janeiro tried to pull a graphic novel from a city book fair because it features a same-sex kiss.

Top 10 Pride destinations for Millennials

Airbnb discovers Millennials are flexing their economic muscle with diverse global experiences.

WATCH: Adam Lambert Performs "Ghost Town" With Queen

The out singer is touring with the legendary rock band.