Monthly Archives: May 2018
Rio Police Arrest Suspect Connected to Marielle Franco Murder
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, May 30th, Rio's Civil Police announced it had apprehended 33-year-old Thiago Macaco in...
Brazil’s Holiday Weekend Plans Canceled Due to Strike
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The nine-day nationwide protest by truck drivers in Brazil not only led to a...
Shell Open Air Wraps 2018 Movie Season in Rio this Weekend
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This weekend sees the end of the 2018 Shell Open Air movie season at Marina...
‘Feira Rio Antigo’ Street Market Returns to Lapa this Saturday
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The "Feira Rio Antigo" street market is back to Lapa this Saturday. Held at Rua...
Opinion: Brazil’s Teamsters on Strike!
Opinion, by Michael R Royster
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the USA, the word “teamster” used to mean a mule driver, since mules hauled...
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 31, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good...
Petrobras Delivers Further Blow to Brazil Economy with 72-Hour Strike
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Just as supplies and fuel were starting to trickle down to supermarkets and gas...
Brazil Extends Flu Vaccination Program Until June 15th
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health announced yesterday (May 29th) the extension of the National Vaccination Campaign...
Simple Plan Performs in Rio’s Lapa Tonight
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This Wednesday, May 30th, Canadian band Simple Plan will perform at Circo Voador, in Lapa,...