The Rio Times
The Rio Times maintains an extensive network of freelancers and bloggers, primarily in Latin America, but increasingly also in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our main focus is on reporting from the Global South.
Bahia’s Uxua Casa Tops South American Resorts
At Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa in Trancoso's central square, guests are immersed in a luxury experience blending historical and modernized homes.
Furthermore, guest accommodations...
Norwegian Jon Fosse Wins Nobel for Literature
The Swedish Academy announced that Norwegian writer Jon Fosse won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature.
They praised his groundbreaking work in theater and prose....
With the House Leader gone, U.S. aid to Ukraine is in doubt
At a summit in Granada, Spain, European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed concerns about U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Washington is in political...
Netherlands to Boost Aerial Fleet with Brazilian Planes
In an eventful September for Brazil's Defense and Security sector, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer unveiled a new deal.
The Netherlands and Austria are buying up...
Brazil’s Constitution at 35: Legacy of Public Participation and Rights
Today marks the 35th anniversary of Brazil's current Federal Constitution. Established on October 5, 1988, this document is a landmark in the nation's journey...
Brazil’s Pioneering Stance: A New Era for Latin American Jails
(Opinion) Brazil's Supreme Court has set a deadline: six months to revamp the country's unconstitutional prison system.
This decision couldn't be more timely. Across Latin...
The Resilient and Vulnerable in Oil Price Shifts
Oil prices, which reached a one-year high in New York last week, have plummeted nearly 9% in a matter of days.
This drop is driven...
World Bank Predicts 2.4% Growth for East Timor in 2023
This year, Portuguese-speaking Timor-Leste's private spending is expected to grow by 4%, outpacing government spending at 2.9%.
This marks a shift from last year when...
Uruguay Tops in Latin American Property Rights Rankings
Uruguay stands at 29th globally in the latest International Property Rights Index (IPRI).
The index, which is essential for assessing economic growth, places Uruguay as...
Japan’s Strategic Shift in EV Battery Supply Chain
Japan is intensifying its search for stable electric vehicle (EV) battery materials. Recently,
Japan's Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura visited Canada and signed a cooperation agreement.
Canada is...
New Cyclone to Bring Storms to Southern Brazil
A new extratropical cyclone forms offshore today, impacting Southern Brazil. Climatempo says the event won't hit cities directly but will cause storms and winds.
In...
Angola’s Economy Stalls in Q2 with Marginal Growth
Angola's Q2 2023 GDP grew by 0.2%, reflecting a meager 0.01% year-over-year increase, indicative of the oil production slump.
Oil and gas lead the economic...
ASEAN and Mercosur Navigate EU’s Climate Aspirations
Brazil's President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva recently met EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel in India.
They discussed the EU-Mercosur trade...
Argentina Eyes Brazilian Sub for Naval Upgrade
Argentina's Navy is eyeing Brazil's "Tupi" class submarine, given the country's absence of functional submarines for six years.
During the recent "Fraterno" drill, Argentine personnel...