The crowd included a woman draped in the Brazilian flag and a man and his daughter holding a large Mexican flag.

WSJ: Cardinals Close Doors to Sistine Chapel, Conclave Begins

On Friday, thousands of people piled onto the beach wearing green and yellow, many with the Brazilian flag painted on their faces.

CNN: Brazilians celebrate Olympics bid in Rio de Janeiro

In 2012, Marina Silva was personally invited to be the only Brazilian to carry the Olympic flag at the opening of the London Olympics, raising eyebrows within the Brazilian government.

BBC: Brazil's Marina Silva launches 'sustainability party'

Our air forces have expanded their interaction to include multinational air exercises hosted by each country, such as the U.S. RED FLAG and Brazilian CRUZEX exercises.

WHITEHOUSE: Fact Sheet: U.S.-Brazil Defense Cooperation

The Brazilian smashed the ball home, the assistant referee's flag didn't go up, the referee didn't blow.

CNN: Dortmund drama keeps Champions League hope alive

It officially ended on Sunday as the Paralympics closing ceremony extinguished the flame in the Olympic Stadium for the final time, before the Paralympic flag was handed to the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian city which will host both Games in 2016.

CNN: London 2012 delivers unexpected legacy