Monthly Archives: August 2009

By Jayme Monsanto, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello won the European Grand Prix on Sunday, ending a personal five-year drought....

By Karen Shishiptorova, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Last week, on his last stop during a visit to South America – which included Columbia...

By Jaylan Boyle, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - Embattled former President and current head of the Brazilian Senate, José Sarney, may have inched closer...

By Jaylan Boyle, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - The fate of Copacabana's infamous Help club has been finalized. After the bulldozers have moved in,...

By Sarah Coursey, Editor RIO DE JANEIRO - Yet another American-born sport to conquer fans in Brazil, basketball is making headway thanks to none other...

By Doug Gray, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – This week saw yet another disastrous round of the Brasileirão for the Rio clubs. Flamengo, Botafogo...

By Maíra Amorim, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Her trademark smile and sweet yet powerful voice are conquering Brazil. Her name is Roberta Sá...

By Sarah Coursey, Editor RIO DE JANEIRO - Transplanted New Yorker Jeff Gardner tends an organic garden in the Rio state seaside town of Saquarema....