Contributing Reporter
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Opinion, by Samantha Barthelemy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Why is it that when talking about the “problem of drugs” we are quick to point...
Flamengo vs Boavista in Finals
By Robbie Blakeley, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Flamengo will meet Boavista in the final of the Taça Guanabara after two penalty shoot-outs...
PAC Progress in São Paulo
By Anna Fitzpatrick, Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The initial growth acceleration program, or PAC, planned for 2007 to 2010, earmarked investments of R$504...
Carnival 2011 – Porto da Pedra
By Vânia Maciel, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Carnival is coming and technical rehearsals at the Sambódromo are attracting more and more crowds....
Ronaldo, the Fenomeno Retires
By Robbie Blakeley, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian international striker Ronaldo Fenomeno Nazario retired from all forms of football (soccer) last week...
Shell, Cosan in US$12b Biofuels Deal
By Tim Anderson, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell and their Brazilian partner Cosan have agreed the name of...
Rio Carnival Bloco Time
By Felicia Bryson, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Blocos are the street parades that take place in all of Rio's neighborhoods and commence...
Troops Rotate in Zona Norte Favelas
By Patricia Maresch, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Complexo do Alemão at the Zona Norte (North zone) is under new command,...
Lucas Santtana at Sonoridades Festival
By Russell Slater, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - During February the Sonoridades festival at the Oi Futuro theater in Ipanema decided to invite...
Subletting with Rio Apartment Rental
By Amy Skalmusky, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Whatever the reason - lower cost, nicer location, authentic experience, complete kitchen – renting...