Brazil’s Environment Council Revokes Rules Protecting Mangroves and Sandbanks
With an Environment Council mostly controlled by Ministries and Federal Government officials, Minister of the Environment Ricardo Salles passed this...
September 29, 2020Section
Society
Daily Interest News from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Rio Records Crowded Beaches on First Spring Sunday
The beaches of Rio de Janeiro have once again recorded a great flow of beachgoers.
September 28, 2020
Several Brazilian States Show Covid-19 Is Once Again Rising
Five states are experiencing a new coronavirus outbreak. Amapá, Amazonas, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and Roraima have reported a...
September 28, 2020
Mercosur Hosts World Tourism Day 2020 Official Celebrations
For the first time in the history of World Tourism Day, the 2020 official celebration will be hosted by a...
September 28, 2020
Woman Age 105, Cured of Covid-19, Leaves Hospital in Celebration in Goiás State
At 105 years of age, retired Guiomar Helena de Oliveira has been cured of the infection caused by the coronavirus...
September 28, 2020
Brazil Confirms 14,318 Covid-19 Cases in Past 24 Hours (September 27th)
Over the past 24 hours, Brazil has confirmed a further 14,318 people infected with the novel coronavirus.
September 28, 2020
Flamengo’s Stance Illustrates Shortcomings of Brazilian Soccer Clubs
Brazilian and Libertadores Cup champion and holder of the largest fan base in Brazil, Flamengo has dominated the news in...
September 28, 2020
Brazil’s Federal Environment Council May Revoke Mangrove and Sandbank Protection
In an effort by Minister of the Environment Ricardo Salles, the National Environment Council (CONAMA) is preparing a set of...
September 28, 2020
Black Trans Music Challenging Conservative Brazil
Black trans musicians challenge conservative cultural norms in Brazil. How art and music push social boundaries in a polarized society....
September 28, 2020