Dorah Feliciano
Movie Theaters in Rio de Janeiro City Can Reopen October 1st
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Movie theaters in the city of Rio de Janeiro will reopen on October 1st.
The decision was taken during an...
Brazil’s Ten Most Wanted Startups to Work For, According to LinkedIn
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new startup jumped to the top of the most desirable to work for in the annual LinkedIn ranking...
Regional Electoral Court Forms Majority to Declare Rio’s Mayor Unelectable Until 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Regional Electoral Court of Rio de Janeiro (TRE-RJ) has formed a majority to ban the Mayor of Rio...
Progressive Evangelicals Decry Homophobia Among Pastors, Begin Political Involvement
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last week, the clan of one of the most traditional evangelical churches in the country, founded in Belo Horizonte,...
Countries Where Brazilians Can Travel During Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One of the sectors most impacted by the economic collapse brought about by the pandemic, having shrunk by 95...
Covid-19: Brazil’s Private Hospital Bed Occupancy Rate Fell to 57 Percent in August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The monthly bed occupancy rate for Covid-19 in 52 private health plan carriers' hospitals dropped to 57 percent in...
Rio City Council Rejects Mayor Crivella’s Impeachment Petition by Four Votes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, September 17th, Rio de Janeiro's City Council rejected impeachment proceedings against Mayor Marcelo Crivella, based on charges...
Workers’ Party Confirms Benedita’s Mayoral Candidacy in Rio: “We Will Follow Lula’s Primer”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Workers' Party (PT) confirmed yesterday morning the pre-candidacy of Federal Deputy Benedita da Silva to become Mayor of...
São Paulo Mayor Makes Home Office Permanent for City Hall Employees
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo Mayor Bruno Covas signed a decree that definitively establishes teleworking, or home office, in the public service...
Brazil Develops Plastic That Inactivates Novel Coronavirus Within Minutes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The material, made of polyethylene and with silver and silica microparticles, was able to eliminate 99.84 percent of the...
Analysis: Social Programs Can Reduce Poverty in Brazil by 24 Percent without Extra Spending
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the federal government is debating the design of Renda Brasil (Brazil Income), a potential broader substitute for the...
Rio Sees Crowded Beaches Again On Sunday; Temperature Hits 38°C
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The beaches of Rio de Janeiro were crowded again on Sunday, September 13th. The intense heat, around 38°C (100°F),...
Luxury Hotel in São Paulo Reopens its Doors, Using Einstein Hospital Safety Rules
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Tangará Palace, a luxury hotel in the city of São Paulo, has had its doors closed for almost...
Matuê Breaks Anitta’s Record as Spotify Top Brazilian Debut Album
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After great expectation from fans, and a marketing campaign that sparked many comments, Matuê finally released his debut album...