Dermot OSullivan
Dermot O'Sullivan is a writer and English teacher from Ireland. He has been living in Rio de Janeiro since 2016. His interests include Brazilian history and literature, and hiking in the mountains surrounding the city.
The indigenous tribes of old Rio and the names that stay with us
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Most people are vaguely aware of the fact that indigenous tribes lived in Rio de Janeiro before the arrival...
Locals shocked and surprised to see tanks emerging from waters on beach near Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Residents of beachside Maricá close to Rio de Janeiro were shocked to see amphibious tanks emerging from the water...
The 1904 Rio Vaccine Revolt
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Rio de Janeiro was a wealthy city, but was beset by relatively...
How Does Covid-19 Compare in Terms of Deaths to Other Diseases Common in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Covid-19’s high contagion rate, coupled with the fact that leaves the vast majority of sufferers with minor or almost...
Social Leaders Murdered in Colombia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - NGOs have warned that armed groups are taking advantage of the global Coronavirus crisis to carry out the murders...
Great Novels About Plagues and Pandemic to Terrify or Cheer You During Lockdown
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - If you are tired of scrolling Facebook or watching disaster movies on Netflix, another solution for lockdown tedium is...
Ancient Mayan Capital Found on Mexican Farmer’s Land
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Researchers and archaeologists from the USA, Canada and Mexico have discovered and excavated a long-lost Mayan city. The site...
A Century After Extinction in the Wild, Tapirs Reproduce for First Time in Rio State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Camera traps in Cachoeiras de Macacu (RJ) caught the first images of a baby tapir that scientists believe was...
Amid Jokes and Memes, Regina Duarte Assumes Role as Secretary of Culture
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Regina Duarte was officially inaugurated as Special Secretary of Culture in a ceremony in Brasilia on Wednesday March 4th....
Fire Hits Rio’s Benfica Prison, Known for Housing High-profile Detainees
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At about 10h30 this morning Wednesday 29th January a fire broke out at José Frederico Marques Prison in Benfica...
Favela Economic Vitality Often Overlooked
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil’s favelas are often associated with violence and deprivation, but recent research carried out by Data Favel and Locomotiva...
Modern-day Slave Labor Still Abounds in Brazilian Coffee Industry
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of coffee and half of the crop is produced in Minas Gerais. However,...
Increased Dengue Outbreak Risk for 2020 in Eleven Brazilian States
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As summer heats up, the Brazilian Ministry of Health has alerted that there is an increased risk of dengue...
Carnaval Opening in Rio Ends in Confusion and Tear Gas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On one of the hottest days of the year, the official opening of Carnaval took place in Copacabana. On...