David Biller

Southern Europe News Director for the @AP • Previously in Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Chile & Argentina • ✉️ [email protected] • DMs open

[David Biller @DLBiller]

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 https://t.co/KlJWX4dRt3

[David Biller @DLBiller]

Até logo, América Latina. Amo demais.👋💚

[David Biller @DLBiller]

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)

[David Biller @DLBiller]

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)

[David Biller @DLBiller]

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
https://t.co/nlRPOvEMfy

[Mauricio Savarese @MSavarese]

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. https://t.co/5XRBXB56jQ

[David Biller @DLBiller]

Here’s that story, which takes you inside Brazil’s weird and wild world of elite cattle breeding

https://t.co/5DRncc7JnU

[David Biller @DLBiller]

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! 🐄 🐄 https://t.co/rA0jdhoAfK

[E. Eduardo Castillo @EECastilloAP]

With Trump returning to the White House, Brazil displays a judicial path not taken by the US. By ⁦@DLBiller⁩ & ⁦@MSavarese⁩ https://t.co/gEEQDmil5b

[David Biller @DLBiller]

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

https://t.co/yzrRBfXZ5v

[David Biller @DLBiller]

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

https://t.co/gdeojjNroW

[David Biller @DLBiller]

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 👇

https://t.co/L1Q3itzshS

[David Biller @DLBiller]

@susanaseijas1 Will share w the bureau chief there

[David Biller @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
https://t.co/EQbAP4Gkas