After Olympics Thousands Leave from Rio’s International Airport
The nearly 85,000 passengers passing through the airports' corridors were greeted with samba music and a place to say their...
August 23, 2016Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
65 Olympic and 19 World Records Broken in Rio 2016 Games
By far the most records broken, world and Olympic records, were seen in the swimming pool, but there were surprises...
August 22, 2016
USOC Apologizes for Swimmers’ False Robbery Report in Rio
Four U.S. swimmers claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint last week when in fact they vandalized gas station.
August 19, 2016
Two U.S. Swimmers Taken Off Plane For Questioning in Rio
Brazilian judge demanded the U.S. swimmers to stay in Brazil until inconsistencies about a robbery are cleared up, but Lochte...
August 18, 2016
Ireland’s Olympic Council President Arrested for Ticket Scandal
Scandal began to unravel when Irishman Kevin Mallon was arrested on August 5th with more than 750 tickets, including those...
August 17, 2016
German Canoe Coach Dies After Car Accident in Rio Olympics
The International Olympic Committee ordered a half-staff German flag to be placed in all competitions on Tuesday to honor the...
August 16, 2016
Robbery of U.S. Swimmers Shows Flaws in Brazil’s Olympic Security
The robbery of the four athletes was just the latest in a series of assaults reported by foreign tourists and...
August 15, 2016
Security at Olympics Will Not be Altered Says Justice Minister
Justice Minister says security during the first week was 'extremely positive' despite the death of a soldier near Maracana Stadium.
August 12, 2016
Two Military Soldiers Shot in Rio’s Complexo da Maré Favela
National security forces are employing operations in the Vila do João favela community, part of the Complexo da Maré in...
August 11, 2016