Catherine Osborn

Pelé appears at Pelé: The Collection, presented by Julien's Auctions in London on June 1, 2016.

Pelé, who made soccer 'The Beautiful Game,' dies at 82

Catherine Osborn

Pelé was one of the world's best soccer players who was the sport's global face for decades. The Brazilian legend was a wizard on the field who dazzled fans, teammates and competitors alike.

Flaviane da Conceição, 40, a self-employed house cleaner, poses for a photo at her home in the Cidade de Deus favela on July 29 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A single mother of three, she applied for government emergency aid at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and it helps her support her family.

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Coronavirus-Hit Brazil Considers Major Public Funds For Poor And Unemployed

Catherine Osborn

Pandemic emergency aid gave an unlikely ratings boost to President Jair Bolsonaro, who has criticized welfare and protested virus prevention measures. Now he's weighing further social spending.

Lívia Suarez, who runs La Frida Bike, arrives at the Dendê Valley boot camp for entrepreneurs in Salvador's city center.

'I Know How Far I Can Go': Black Entrepreneurs Overcome Challenges In Brazil

Catherine Osborn

Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, has become a hub for black-owned businesses. A startup accelerator there supports companies based on their potential for social and economic impact.