Iolanda Fonseca
Iolanda Fonseca is a polyglot linguist of Portuguese nationality with a degree in Economics and a post-graduate degree in Languages and Literature.
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to lose US$7.5 million due to cancellation of cruise season
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will stop receiving at least 25,000 tourists this year due to the...
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro mayor believes restrictions will reduce crowds on New Year’s Eve
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, said today (28) that the government has imposed a "deep disincentive"...
Brazil: Homicides drop 30% in November in the state of Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the state of Rio de Janeiro, murders fell 30% in November compared to the same month in 2020....
Gas prices may increase up to 41% in Rio de Janeiro after readjustment by Petrobras
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The prices of piped gas used by residences, industries and sold at service stations to supply cars will get...
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro International Airport to host Stock Car race in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After ten years, Rio de Janeiro will once again host a Stock Car race, the most significant auto racing...
Services at the Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon cause outrage
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday morning, December 14, a tense situation drew the attention of people passing by the downtown Baixa Chiado...
Brazil’s São Paulo defies central government, may require vaccine passports at airports after all
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state of São Paulo may require vaccine passports against Covid-19 as of December 16 in its airports (Guarulhos,...
São Paulo: Avenida Paulista celebrates 130 years with cultural activities until Sunday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In commemoration of the 130th anniversary of Paulista Avenue, starting tomorrow (8), many Paulista cultural institutions will promote online...
Rio de Janeiro mayor asks governor to evaluate holding fireworks display on New Year’s Eve
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, met with Governor Claudio Castro on Monday (6) to discuss the...
Portela samba school is declared intangible cultural heritage of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Portela has been officially declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro. Governor Claudio Castro sanctioned the law...
Brazil’s São Paulo inaugurates state government business office in New York
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Recently chosen as the PSDB candidate for Brazil's presidency in 2022, São Paulo Governor João Doria disembarks on Wednesday...
Survey shows pessimistic consumer and optimistic business people in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A survey shows a mismatch in the perception of the economy between consumers and business people in Rio de...
Covid-19: Omicron variant makes Salvador cancel official New Year’s Eve party
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Festival Virada Salvador, an all-night party promoted by the mayoralty that celebrates New Year's Eve, will not happen...
New Year’s Eve canceled or celebrated in Brazil? The situation varies widely among capital cities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The holding of New Year's Eve ("Reveillon") festivities with the public and the traditional fireworks entered a waiting period...