Latest Lava Jato Probe in Brazil Serves 16 Search Warrants
“Operation Dragon,” the 36th phase of Lava Jato began early Thursday, with authorities issuing eighteen warrants across the country.
November 10, 2016
Police and Residents Clash at Horto in Rio’s Jardim Botânico
In continuation of a decades-long dispute in Horto near Jardim Botânico, Military Police and residents clash as police attempt to...
November 9, 2016
Militias Force Commerce Monopoly in Rio’s Rocinha Community
Militias in Rio’s largest favela, Rocinha, have taken over water and coal distribution in the community, forcing local merchants to...
November 8, 2016
Four Years Later, Still No Ground Broken on Trump Towers Rio
On the eve of the U.S. presidential election, Trump Towers Rio, the ambitious project of Republican candidate and reality TV...
November 8, 2016
Palmeiras Closes in on the 2016 Brasileirão Championship
With the club’s 1x0 over Internacional on Sunday, Palmeiras has established itself as the overwhelming favorite to win the 2016...
November 7, 2016
Real Estate Prices Fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Upscale Leblon
Despite the decline in values, Rio de Janeiro is still Brazil’s most expensive city and Leblon still its most expensive...
November 4, 2016
Stay in Tom Jobim’s Former Home at Rio’s Bonita Ipanema Hostel
At the Bonita Ipanema Pousada & Hostel, travelers can sleep in the same bedroom of Bossa Nova legend Tom Jobim,...
November 4, 2016
Serious Structural Damage to São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians
A massive water leak beneath the home stadium of Brazil’s second most popular football club, the Corinthians, has weakened the...
November 3, 2016
New Report Shows Alarming Rise in Murder and Robbery in Rio
The just released Institute of Public Security (ISP) report shows alarming increases in Rio de Janeiro State’s homicides, 17.6 percent,...
November 2, 2016