Monthly Archives: April 2009

By Marcela Canavarro, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast for the world economy in 2009 predicts a decline in...

By Hakan Almerfors, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - Centro is the oldest neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, dominated by commerce and offices, though not...

By Philip Sever, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - Allan Turnowski was appointed as the new head of the Civil Police last Wednesday (April 22nd)....

By Jayme Monsanto, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - After the Taça Rio conquest on April 19th, Flamengo proceeded to Campeonato Carioca's final stage, as...

By Hakan Almerfors, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - First discovered in the 16th century, the colonial history of Paraty (also written Parati) really starts...

By Philip Sever, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - Operation Dry Law (Operacao Lei Seca) was introduced in Rio de Janeiro one month ago (March...

By Luiza Moscoso, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and Carioca player Sandra Pires said goodbye to her career...

By Luiza Moscoso, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - Three families struggling against starvation, two ballet dancers from a Carioca favela determined to succeed, the...

By Maíra Amorim, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - 2009 is the year of France in Brazil. The official opening happened last week, with a...