Brazil

Mega-Sena Jackpot Reaches R$120 Million After No Winners in Draw 2,831

The Mega-Sena contest 2,831 saw no winners for the main prize, rolling over to R$120 million. The draw took place in São Paulo, with numbers 02, 09, 32, 38, 48, and 55. Over 100 bets won the second prize, and thousands matched four numbers. The next draw is scheduled for Saturday, with bets closing at 7 PM Brasília time.

False Earthquake Alert Startles Android Users in Brazil

In an unexpected event, Android users in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro received a false earthquake alert from Google, causing widespread concern. Google has since apologized and disabled the system in Brazil temporarily.

Prouni 2025; Registration Opens for University Scholarships in Brazil

The University for All Program (Prouni) 2025 is now open for registrations, offering full and partial scholarships for undergraduate courses in Brazil. With over 338,000 scholarships available, this initiative aims to expand access to higher education, particularly for underrepresented groups.

Brazil and Uruguay Draw 1-1 in Pivotal World Cup Qualifier

In a crucial CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match on November 19, 2024, Brazil and Uruguay played to a 1-1 draw at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. Despite Brazil's dominance in possession, Uruguay took the lead with a long-range goal from Federico Valverde, while Brazil equalized through Gerson. The result leaves Brazil in fifth place with 18 points, trailing closely behind Colombia and Ecuador, while Uruguay remains in second place, reinforcing their strong qualification standing. Brazil faces mounting pressure to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, reflecting concerns over their recent inconsistent performances.