Monthly Archives: May 2013
Cristo Opens at Night for First Time: Daily
By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the first time ever, the public is able to visit one of Rio's most...
England-Brazil Friendly Back On: Daily
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s friendly against England on Sunday, June 2nd, at Rio's recently-renovated Maracanã Stadium, which had...
U.S. Vice President Speaks in Rio: Daily
By Anna Kaiser, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - United States Vice President Joe Biden praised Brazil's impressive development and reaffirmed the Obama administration's...
Fonte Nova Roof Suffers Damage: Daily
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Arena Fonte Nova, located in the northeastern city of Salvador, has been damaged...
Gunfire at Complexo do Alemão Race
By Maria Lopez Conde, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Civil Police in Rio have identified those responsible for firing shots just...
U.S. Vice President Biden Visits Brazil
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, is in Brazil this week, as...
Brazil to Cancel US$900M in African Debt
By Lucy Jordan, Senior Contributing Reporter
BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL – In the latest in a raft of measures to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between Brazil...
Maracanã Hosts Brazil vs England Friendly
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This Sunday, June 2nd the Seleção Brasileira - Brazilian national team - take to...
World Press Photo Exhibit 2013 in Rio
By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The World Press Photo awards is the most prestigious recognition of press photography, and from...