Neymar makes it to 1st final with Brazil, expects nothing new in Olympic gold … – Washington Post
Bleacher Report &nbspNeymar makes it to 1st final with Brazil, expects nothing new in Olympic gold …Neymar said he will not approach Saturday's final against Mexico much differently than any other match, even though it can give Brazil its coveted first Olympic gold in soccer. It's the only title the five-time World Cup champions have yet to win. Loading. Read more

Brazil Real Closes Stronger as Market Maintains Trading Range – Wall Street Journal
Brazil Real Closes Stronger as Market Maintains Trading RangeRIO DE JANEIRO–Brazil's real closed stronger against the U.S. dollar Thursday as local market reaction to overseas economic indicators was muted during a thinly traded but volatile session. The real exited active trading at BRL2.0162 to the dollar … Read more

ANALYSIS-Brazil banks push back against Rousseff rates crusade – Reuters
ANALYSIS-Brazil banks push back against Rousseff rates crusadeRousseff's crusade loses steam as banks push back. * Fee hikes, new products offset impact of low rates. * Moves might help stem tumble in banking shares. By Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Aluísio Alves. SAO PAULO, Aug 9 (Reuters) – President Dilma … Read more

Mexico balances support for Indians with respect for culture – Fox News
Mexico balances support for Indians with respect for cultureAlthough some 15.7 million people, or 14 percent of Mexico's population, identify themselves as indigenous, the relationship of Indians with the larger society has changed markedly, Abreu said at the inauguration on Wednesday of the Museo Indigena. Read more

14 Bodies found in van in central Mexico – Fox News
3News NZ &nbsp14 Bodies found in van in central MexicoA van containing 14 bodies was found Thursday on the outskirts of San Luis Potosi, a city in northern Mexico, officials said. “We have the bodies of 14 males aboard a Mercedes-Benz van that had been reported stolen,” San Luis Potosi state Attorney … Read more

As Mexico’s drug war gets gritty, so do nicknames – Houston Chronicle
Kansas City Star &nbspAs Mexico's drug war gets gritty, so do nicknamesMEXICO CITY (AP) — When “The Worm Eater” and his sidekick “The Rat” were captured, they were allegedly carrying five grenades and about million in cash. “Garbage” was caught extorting money from Mexico City bus drivers, police say. “The Pig” was … Read more