Monthly Archives: February 2015
La Calaca in Leblon is Rio’s Latest Gourmet Mexican Restaurant
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Sitting on the same block as iconic late night destination Pizza Guanabara on the far...
Saturday, February 28, 2015 Nightlife Guide
Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight on the eve of the 450th anniversary of the city of Rio de Janeiro, more than...
Truckers Continue to Block Highways in Brazil’s South
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Despite an agreement between Brazil’s federal government and several truckers’ associations on Wednesday, February 25th,...
Olympic Preparations in Rio ‘On Track’ According to IOC
By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has visited Rio this week in order to assess the...
Opinion: “No [Olympic] Legacy is so Rich as Honesty”–Shakespeare
Opinion, by Sam Watt
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This week the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is in Rio de Janeiro promoting...
Friday, February 27, 2015 Nightlife Guide
Friday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight Espaço Acústica in Centro will present the Pop n' Roll party. It will be a special...
Truckers Agree to Unblock Brazil’s Federal Highways
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A meeting held on Wednesday afternoon, February 25th, between government officials and truck driver associations...
Rio 450th Anniversary Celebrations Kick Off in March
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Founded on March 1, 1565, the city of Rio de Janeiro is celebrating...
What R$3,000 Rents in Rio de Janeiro in 2015
By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter¨
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the real estate market in Rio de Janeiro is slowing down and some neighborhoods...
