She didn't win the tournament, but she may have gotten something much better.

You might say Ian Jenkins is a proud polyamory papa.

A mother in Brazil confessed to stabbing her teenage son to death on Christmas eve, saying she carried out the deadly act because he is gay, according to Fox News, which cites local media reports.

SAO PAULO (AP) — A minor character in Brazil's election race faced a firestorm of criticism on Monday after saying during a presidential debate that the country needs to stand up against gay people who should receive psychological help far away from the general population.

(WB) The governor of Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state came out as gay on July 1 during an interview with a late-night talk show host.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) _ Brazil took its most significant step yet to address the human rights violations of its military dictatorship on Wednesday, releasing an exhaustive report that documents nearly two decades of government-approved political killings and torture.

Reuters News has reported that Brazilian health officials handed out condoms to World Cup fans in Sao Paulo last Friday, taking advantage of the games and festivities in the city to test people for HIV.

Marcelo Crivella, bishop of Brazil’s Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, was elected Mayor of Rio de Janeiro this week with nearly 60 percent of the city’s vote. The right-wing politician also has an extensive record of anti-LGBT views, according to PinkNews.

With its Carnival reputation and skin-baring beach life, Brazil may look like a liberal bastion. But unease over a worsening economy and deteriorating public safety, plus a backlash against recent gay-rights gains, are propelling a conservative rise that will shape the next administration, regardless of who wins the presidency.

Igor Benevenuto is the first FIFA-ranked referee to come out as gay, and Nigeria sentenced three LGBT men to death by stoning.

This week read about Grag Queen speaking out on LGBT violence in Brazil, and a draft that would have toughened anti-LGBT laws failing in Senegal.

This week read about an organization attempting to bar Somizi Mhlongo from visiting Zimbabwe because he's gay, andEduardo Leite of Brazil claiming that all, because he's gay, doesn't mean he has to fight for equality rights.

This week read about a church in Brazil criticized for hosting a mass dedicated to the LGBT community, and a New Zealand lawmaker apologizing for voting against gay marriage after his son comes out.

This week read about a gay teen writing a letter to his neighbors pleading for help in escaping his homophobic father, and "boys' love" dramas blooming in China despite LGBT topics remaining taboo.

This week read about Botswana's government attempting to overturn a verdict that decriminalized gay sex, and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro mocking LGBT rights in instant messages.

This week read about Reverend Alexya Salvador hoping to use her faith to help the LGBT community in Brazil, and Russia's "gay propaganda law" going after a children's book.

This week read about Erica Malunguinho building a refuge for Black LGBT people through political representation in Brazil, and an Indonesian soldier jailed for having gay sex.

A journalist was harassed by Qatar police over a mistaken LGBT flag, and Senegal is becoming more dangerous for LGBT people.

This week read about Gov. Eduardo Leite becoming apresidential candidate in Brazil, and Switzerland voting to allow gay marriage in the country.

This week read about Willis Austin Chimano coming out as gay, and a Brazilian movie tracking the history of LGBT suffering.

This week read about Benny Briolly being forced to exile from Brazil due to death threats, and police arresting 21 people for "allegedly pushing an LGBT agenda" in Ghana.

A Brazilian trans candidate is facing threats in the upcoming election, and Egypt demands Netflix to follow its social values.

This week read about a couple in Indonesia receiving punishment for alleged homosexual relations, and a Brazilian lawmaker drafting a law to protect transgender employees.

SAO PAULO (AP) _ The devastating news didn't make sense to Brazilian Pierre Freitaz. How was it possible that, at age 17, he was infected with HIV if his only boyfriend seemed fit and healthy?

(AP) Hundreds of thousands of revelers gathered in Sao Paulo on Sunday for one of the world's largest gay pride parades with this year's event focusing on the threat of religious fundamentalism to Brazil's LGBT community.

Brazilian diver Ian Matos came out as gay Monday and said he was inspired by British Olympic diver Tom Daley’s video, which went viral late last year, Gay Star News reports.

Forget what the pundits are not telling you. You have me.

Daniel Sohn brought in a heavy hitter for his campaign fundraiser on Oct. 18 in Dania Beach.

Conversion therapy is now legal again in Boca Raton.

Onã Rudá walks proudly through the Arena Fonte Nova football stadium, which is home to his favorite Bahia team and one of Brazil's LGBT fan groups while sporting a rainbow T-shirt and earrings.