Neymar Scores in Triumphant Return to the Seleção
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Sunday, June 3rd, the hopes of Brazilian football (soccer)...
June 4, 2018
Rio Police Arrest Suspect Connected to Marielle Franco Murder
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, May 30th, Rio's Civil Police announced it had...
May 31, 2018
Rio Says Essential Services Will Return to Normal Today
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the ongoing truck drivers' protest that has paralyzed Brazil...
May 29, 2018
Angra dos Reis Mayor in Rio Declares State of Emergency
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the truckers' strike currently gripping Brazil reaching its seventh...
May 28, 2018
Neymar Rejoins Brazil’s Seleção Ahead of World Cup
Trainers and medical staff praise the superstar forward's progress, but remain cautious about his participation in upcoming friendlies on June...
May 24, 2018
Brazil’s Biggest Airlines Prepare for US-Brazil Open Skies Agreement
With an Open Skies agreement between the U.S. and Brazil on the horizon, Brazil's most prominent air carriers are preparing...
May 22, 2018
Mixed Bag for Rio’s Big Four in Brasileirão Round Six
Round Six of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brasileirão) featured a win, a loss, and a draw for Rio's big...
May 21, 2018
Rio’s Olympic Park in Barra Opens Tennis Courts to Public
Visitors can now reserve time on one of the tennis courts at the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca through...
May 3, 2018
Rio City Hall Imposes 1 Percent Tax on Uber, 99, and Cabify
Thanks to new legislation, Rio's most popular ride-hailing apps will now have to pay a one percent tax to City...
May 1, 2018