Brazil: 46 Dead, 21 Missing After Landslides and Floods in Southeast

Hopes are fading for the relatives of 21 people still missing after torrential rains caused landslides and floods in southeastern Brazil, which have claimed 46 lives according to the latest official toll.

26 Feb, 02:21 — 26 Feb, 03:29

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Why this matters

Brazil frequently experiences severe floods and landslides, particularly during its rainy season, often exacerbated by deforestation and rapid, unplanned urbanization. These events regularly lead to significant loss of life, displacement, and widespread destruction, highlighting critical infrastructure and environmental challenges in vulnerable regions.

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both news outlets report on the same natural disaster in Brazil, confirming a death toll of 46 and 21 missing people. While myjoyonline provides specific details about the location and source of figures, iefimerida emphasizes the diminishing hopes for the missing, indicating a slightly different emotional framing.

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iefimerida

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

iefimeridacenter-leftcenter-lefturgentemphasizes human tragedy, fading hopes

myjoyonlinecentercenterneutralfactual reporting of official figures

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and focused on the immediate impact of the natural disaster, with one outlet adding a slightly more emotional framing regarding the missing.

What sources agree on

The death toll from the disaster in Brazil has risen to 46.
There are 21 people still missing after the event.
The disaster was caused by heavy rains, landslides, and floods in southeastern Brazil.

Where they diverge

The outlook for the missing people

iefimerida

Hopes are fading for the 21 people still missing.

myjoyonline

Simply states that 21 people are still missing without commenting on the outlook.

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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The death toll from the heavy rains in Brazil's southeastern state has risen to 46.

agreed·myjoyonlineiefimerida

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21 people are still missing after the landslides and floods.

agreed·myjoyonlineiefimerida

The heavy rains occurred in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais.

Coverage gaps

The specific state where the disaster occurred (Minas Gerais)

Reportedmyjoyonline

Missingiefimerida

The official source of the death toll and missing figures (state fire department)

Reportedmyjoyonline

Missingiefimerida

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How outlets covered this

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myjoyonline

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing

iefimerida

Βραζιλία: Στους 46 οι νεκροί από τις κατολισθήσεις -Σβήνουν οι ελπίδες για τους 21 αγνοούμενους

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Brazilaffected country Minas Geraisaffected state State fire departmentsource of official figures

Coverage Timeline

First report: iefimerida · 26 Feb, 02:21|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 1h|Window: 1h

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iefimerida26 Feb, 02:21First to report

Βραζιλία: Στους 46 οι νεκροί από τις κατολισθήσεις -Σβήνουν οι ελπίδες για τους 21 αγνοούμενους

1h later

myjoyonline26 Feb, 03:29Latest update

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing

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myjoyonline1h ago

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing

The death toll from the heavy rains in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais has risen to 46, according to figures released by the state fire department on Wednesday.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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iefimerida3h ago

Βραζιλία: Στους 46 οι νεκροί από τις κατολισθήσεις -Σβήνουν οι ελπίδες για τους 21 αγνοούμενους

Οι ελπίδες εξανεμίζονται για τους συγγενείς των 21 ανθρώπων που αγνοούνται ακόμη, μετά τις καταρρακτώδεις βροχές που στοίχισαν τη ζωή σε 46 ανθρώπους στη νοτιοανατολική Βραζιλία, σύμφωνα με τον νεότερο, επίσημο απολογισμό. Πολλοί από τους πλημμυροπαθείς δεν έχουν πλέον τίποτα και θα πρέπει να ξαναρχίσουν τη ζωή τους από το μηδέν. Είναι πλέον ελάχιστα πιθανό να βρεθούν επιζώντες κάτω από τους χειμάρρους λάσπης, είπαν στο Γαλλικό Πρακτορείο πυροσβέστες που συμμετέχουν στις έρευνες στο Ζουίζ τζι...

By NEWSROOM IEFIMERIDA.GR

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Brazil: 46 Dead, 21 Missing After Landslides and Floods in Southeast

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Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing

Βραζιλία: Στους 46 οι νεκροί από τις κατολισθήσεις -Σβήνουν οι ελπίδες για τους 21 αγνοούμενους

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Βραζιλία: Στους 46 οι νεκροί από τις κατολισθήσεις -Σβήνουν οι ελπίδες για τους 21 αγνοούμενους

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing

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Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing

Βραζιλία: Στους 46 οι νεκροί από τις κατολισθήσεις -Σβήνουν οι ελπίδες για τους 21 αγνοούμενους

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