David Biller

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 #00000196-ae99-d51b-a7ff-bebd8d4d0000" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">apnews.com/live/conclave-…

Até logo, América Latina. Amo demais.👋💚

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)

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)

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 apnews.com/article/brazil…

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-…

Here’s that story, which takes you inside Brazil’s weird and wild world of elite cattle breeding apnews.com/article/brazil…

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-m…

With Trump returning to the White House, Brazil displays a judicial path not taken by the US. By ⁦@DLBiller⁩ & ⁦@MSavarese⁩ apnews.com/article/brazil…

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools apnews.com/article/smartp…

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 apnews.com/article/brazil…

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 👇 apnews.com/article/brazil…

@susanaseijas1 Will share w the bureau chief there

@DLBiller Thanks. I’m upto my eyeballs 👀 trying to find homes for nearly 100 Mexican caramelos, do you think the AP in Mexico might be interested in a story?

My own Boris 🐕 was a Mexican caramelo. So glad his Brazilian cousins are having this moment- long may it last. Also 👏 @DLBiller

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 apnews.com/article/brazil…