Adele Cardin

Adele Cardin is a French journalist and international affairs analyst specializing in Latin American politics and geopolitics. Based in Brazil, she covers political developments, diplomatic relations, and socioeconomic trends across the region for The Rio Times. Her reporting draws on her background in international relations and her deep understanding of the cultural and political dynamics shaping Latin America today.

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How to Rent an Apartment in Brazil as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)

Finding an apartment in Brazil is completely open to foreigners — the Lei do Inquilinato gives you the same rights as any Brazilian tenant....

Brazil Puts $800 Million Into Unclogging Its Airports

Key Points — Brazil announced R$4.64 billion ($800 million) in BNDES-financed upgrades to 11 airports across four states, with concessionaire Aena Brasil executing the works...

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, February 20, 2026

The Rio Times · SP Nightlife Desk Friday, 20 February 2026 · Véspera das Campeãs · Bad Bunny's Brazil debut, JAU at Blue Note, Freak...

Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Friday, February 20, 2026

The Rio Times · Nightlife Desk Friday, 20 February 2026 · Sexta-feira das Campeãs · The Fan Fest finale, the Baile Sinfônico, and one last...

Brazil’s Gol Airline Goes Private After Bankruptcy Exit

Key Points — Gol Investment Brasil acquired 5.66 billion preferred shares in a tender offer auction Thursday, representing 75% of the shares offered, for R$64.8...

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, February 19, 2026

The Rio Times · SP Nightlife Desk Thursday, 19 February 2026 · Pós-Cinzas · The clubs reopen, the samba never stopped 01 Tonight's Vibe Menu The first real...

Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Thursday, February 19, 2026

The Rio Times · Nightlife Desk Thursday, 19 February 2026 · Pós-Cinzas · The champion crowned, the second act begins 01 Tonight's Vibe Menu The first post-Carnaval Thursday...

Viradouro Wins Rio Carnival With a Perfect Score

Key Points — Unidos do Viradouro was crowned champion of Rio de Janeiro's 2026 Carnival with a perfect 270 points — its fourth title —...

Brazil’s Carnival Crowned a New Pop Star. She’s 19

Key Points — Singer Melody emerged as the breakout star of Brazil's 2026 Carnival with two simultaneous hits in the country's Top 10: Jetski (with...

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Rio Times · SP Nightlife Desk Wednesday, 18 February 2026 · Quarta-feira de Cinzas · Mocidade reigns, the city exhales 01 Tonight's Vibe Menu Ash Wednesday in...

Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Rio Times · Nightlife Desk Wednesday, 18 February 2026 · Quarta-feira de Cinzas · The confetti settles, the champion rises 01 Tonight's Vibe Menu Ash Wednesday in...