Southern Europe News Director for the @AP • Previously in Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Chile & Argentina • ✉️ dbiller@ap.org • DMs open
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David Biller retweeted
Encontré a los padres! adorables... encantadores…y Joaquim, el protagonista de la historia y de la foto es un amor de nene. Ha sido un regalo conocerlos y conocer la historia de esta preciosa familia. La comparto aqui con vosotros. Gracias a tod@s…
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8 May 2025
Haven't posted in awhile, but want to share link for anyone wishing to follow @AP's all-formats live coverage of the Vatican's conclave apnews.com/live/conclave-pop…
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25 Mar 2025
Some personal news, as they say: this month, I started as @AP’s Southern Europe News Director, based in Rome.
I’m thrilled about this new opportunity, but before I posting about the here and now, I feel compelled to say that I left Brazil with a heavy heart... (🧵1/8)
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25 Mar 2025
Finally, I’ve seen Brazil corros leave and list their favorite stories. I won't do that; narrowing down would be a chore rather than a joy, and anyway I’m trying to focus on the future. Bc of that mindset, the saudades haven’t set in, but I have no doubt they will come. (7/8)
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4 Mar 2025
The @AP’s top photos from Brazil’s Carnival, along with a short story breaking down what Carnival in Rio is all about, and linking to all our colorful stories from past few days. Enjoy!
📷 @sizqui @brunaprado @pennerandre
📝 me
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David Biller retweeted
2 Mar 2025
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents. By Diarlei Rodrigues and me. For @AP. apnews.com/article/samba-sch…
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31 Jan 2025
Last year, I reported on what was then the world’s most expensive cow, worth $4 million. The story included efforts to clone her… and her clone has been born! 🐄 🐄 g1.globo.com/mg/triangulo-mi…
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31 Jan 2025
Here’s that story, which takes you inside Brazil’s weird and wild world of elite cattle breeding
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David Biller retweeted
17 Jan 2025
With Trump returning to the White House, Brazil displays a judicial path not taken by the US. By @DLBiller & @MSavarese apnews.com/article/brazil-bo…
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13 Jan 2025
New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools
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30 Dec 2024
Brazilian box office success of the film “I’m Still Here” is rooted in its exploration of a long-neglected national trauma, but it is particularly timely, especially as Brazil confronts a recent near-miss with democratic rupture.
📝 @pessoagabi
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David Biller retweeted
18 Dec 2024
Every dog has its day, and now’s the time for Brazil’s vira-lata caramelo (literally: caramel trashcan-tipper 🐕) This mutt is the new national icon, exalted in memes, petitions, a Netflix feature and Carnival parade. Find out why 👇
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20 Dec 2024
It’s perhaps Rio’s hardest trail, with one daunting section requiring a scramble that can cause hikers to freeze with fright. But this week, paraplegic athlete Ezequiel da Luz reached Pedra da Gavea’s peak that towers over the ocean.
By @LucasDumphreys
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David Biller retweeted
18 Dec 2024
For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked.
But today, Brazilian caramelo dogs are being exalted in memes, on Netflix, in a Carnival parade and draft legislation to honor them as part of Brazil's culture.
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