Injunction Could Stop New Racetrack in Rio and Possible Grand Prix Move
Brazil' s Public Ministry has requested that the Justice Department suspend via an injunction prohibiting the Municipality of Rio from...
May 21, 2019Section
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A Rio with Closed Doors
Rio de Janeiro state is the one closing most commercial stores; the situation is repeated in its capital.
May 2, 2019
Hotel Occupancy in Rio up 12 Percent, Lifted by Carnival and Less Competition
The absolute hotel occupancy level was the best for a Q1 in Rio since 2015, while the Average Daily Rate...
May 1, 2019
Biggest Creative Conference in Latam Comes to Rio | Rio Times
This Tuesday, April 23rd, Rio’s Cidade das Artes in Barra da Tijuca will play host to four days of talks,...
April 20, 2019
Avianca Brasil Threatened with Embargo by Guarulhos Airport
Struggling carrier Avianca Brasil will not be allowed to take off from Brazil's largest airport (GRU), located in Guarulhos, starting...
April 12, 2019
Brazilian Startup JaUbra Goes Where Uber Drivers Panic
When Alvimar da Silva realized Uber did not reach some of the more dangerous, far-flung areas of Brazil's biggest city...
April 11, 2019
Deadly Storm in Rio Causes Losses of Almost 50 Million Dollars
The torrential storm that hit the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Monday night caused for local business losses...
April 11, 2019
Rio May Not Pay Back Debt to the Federal Government
Even if the Fiscal Recovery Regime (RRF) is renewed until 2023, the debt of the State of Rio de Janeiro...
April 10, 2019
Ford Launches Layoff Program in Bahia
The Brazilian unit of Ford Motor Company said on Tuesday it was initiating a voluntary layoff program for its plant...
April 10, 2019