Andrea Madambashi

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• Sep 28, 2012

  'Fio Dental Bikini Look' Transitioning to 'Evangelical Fashion' in Brazil?

  The hugely expanding evangelical population in Brazil has been praised as being a major factor in a change of look being seen among the country's women. Brazilian women have in the past often been stereotyped as being overly-sexualized, wearing fio dental bikinis, but the nation is currently undergoing a drastic change in its image, according to new reports coming out from the country.

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  Sep 28, 2012

  Abortion Legalized in Uruguay as Congress Approves Controversial Bill

  Uruguay's Congress has approved a bill to decriminalize abortion during the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy. The measure was approved by 50 votes to 49 late Tuesday after 14 hours of intense debate.

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  Sep 27, 2012

  Brazilian Evangelical Alliance Preparing for Iberto-American Christian Forum

  The executive director of the Brazilian Evangelical Alliance (ACEB) has expressed his high expectations for the Ibero-American Forum of Evangelical Dialogue (FIDE), which is looking to propose discussion and prayer on common issues affecting Latin America.

• Sep 22, 2012

  Hugo Chavez Approves Construction of Israeli Villages in Venezuela

  Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has recently approved the construction of a number of Israeli-style moshav or cooperate villages, in the country, Israel Today has reported.

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  Sep 22, 2012

  'Virgins Wanted': Brazilian Puts Her Virginity Up for Auction in New Documentary, Sparking Outrage

  A 20-year-old woman from Southern Brazil has sparked a wave of criticism by auctioning off her "first sexual experience" to the highest bidder as part of a documentary. The stunt has generated outrage in Brazil, however, bids have already reached $1 million.

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  Sep 19, 2012

  UFC 152: Vitor Belfort vs Jon Jones - Fight Between Christians Sees Fighters Compliment One Another

  The UFC 152 fight between Vitor Belfort and Jon Jones will take place this Saturday, and the fight is already standing out from other similar fights for the fact that both fighters have expressed great respect for one another for being Christian.

• Sep 15, 2012

  Middle East Protests Over 'Innocence of Muslims' Film Spread, Pope Calls for Religious Freedom

  Pope Benedict XVI has called for religious freedom to be respected throughout the Middle East Saturday, during his visit to Lebanon. The pope's visit takes place amid the latest wave of protests across the region against the "Innocence of Muslims" amateur film, which has been said to be offensive to Islam.

• Sep 15, 2012

  Chicago Teachers Strike 2012 Hits Latino Communities Hard

  Thousands of teachers at Chicago's public schools took part in strike efforts earlier this week, after failing to reach an agreement with the school board over teacher evaluations as well as other issues.

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  Sep 15, 2012

  Indian Guru Leads Mass Meditation Against Violence and Stress in Argentina, Sparks Controversy

  An Indian spiritual leader has drawn thousands to meditate together and stand against violence and stress in Buenos Aires, last weekend, sparking a debate over spirituality in the capital of Argentina.

• Sep 15, 2012

  'Lula is God' Comment by Brazilian Gay Activist Senator Sparks Reaction From Evangelicals

  A longstanding advocate of LGBT rights in Brazil, Senator Marta Suplicy, has sparked backlash from evangelical Christians after her statement that Lula, the former president, is "god."