Monthly Archives: November 2016
Protest Against Austerity Measures Turns Violent in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – On Tuesday, November 29th, while thousands protested outside Brazil’s Congress building, the Brazilian Senate approved...
Unemployment in Brazil Reaches 11.8 Percent
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, November 29th, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released its latest...
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight, Guimo’s Pub in Copacabana will host the latin party, La Fiesta Loca with DJs Angola, Jonaton Jdois and...
Plane Carrying Brazilian Football Team Crashes in Colombia
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Seventy-six of 81 passengers died late Monday night after their plane crashed into the Colombian...
Brazil’s Temer Urges Further Investments in Country
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s President, Michel Temer, urged investors on Monday not to let minor issues or news...
Rio Mayor Paes Overruled Again in Attempt to Ban Uber
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The fight between Uber and the taxi drivers of Rio de Janeiro has once again...
Brazil’s Black Friday Sales Register 11 Percent Boost
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to figures from the information services group, Serasa Experian, retail sales across Brazil for...
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, November 29th, 2016
Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight, Bem Brasil is back at the chich and stylish nightclub, 00 (Zero Zero) in Gavea to host the...
Brazil’s Temer to Block Attempts at Legislative Amnesty
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – While hundreds gathered on the streets of São Paulo calling for his impeachment, Brazil’s President...