How the Brazilian Carnaval Band Olodum Became a Massive Social Movement
The most significant Carnaval in the world takes place in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. During a massive street party lasting...
August 13, 2019
Brazil Achieves Historical Results in the Pan American Games
In the 2019 edition of the Pan American Games, held in Lima, Peru, the Brazilian team confirmed the country's best...
August 13, 2019Mosquito Screens Are Now Permitted on Windows and Balconies in Rio
This may seem like a bit of meaningless news, but it is not. Some condos forbid the use of mosquito...
August 12, 2019
Sixty-Five Percent of Rio de Janeiro’s Sewage Goes Untreated
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Contrary to official figures, the Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering of the University of...
August 11, 2019
Court Revokes Suspension of São Paulo’s Vale do Anhangabaú Works
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The state appellate court decided, on Friday, August 9th, to allow resumption of the São Paulo...
August 10, 2019
“Ouro Branco” Premieres in Rio’s Candido Mendes Theater
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Candido Mendes Theater will host the premiere of the play "Ouro Branco" by André...
August 10, 2019Federal Revenue Finds R$1.2 Billion in Corporate Tax Evasion
The Federal Treasury reported today, August 9th, in Brasília, that it has initiated one more stage of the Tax Net...
August 10, 2019Judge Decides: Transgender Women are Included in the Crime of Feminicide
The Third Criminal Panel of the Federal District Court of Justice (TDJFT) rejected an appeal and sustained as attempted feminicide...
August 10, 2019Villa Olivia: Brand New Cultural Venue in Downtown Rio
Next Saturday, August 10th, another venue dedicated to local culture will be inaugurated in the charming Morro da Conceição, located...
August 9, 2019