Brazil Sends $137 Million to Rio’s Biggest Favelas for Upgrades
A look at the federal money flowing to Rio favelas, as Brasília pledges over 700 million reais for upgrades in...
June 23, 2026Section
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Rio Wins Zero-Interest Debt Deal With Brazil’s Government
Rio de Janeiro debt refinanced with Brazil's federal government cuts real interest rates to zero, saving the state $602M by...
June 23, 2026
Light, the Rio Power Giant, Closes the Book on a $2 Billion Collapse
The Light recovery nears its end as the Rio de Janeiro power utility raises one and a quarter billion reais...
June 23, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Monday, June 22, 2026
After a damp Sunday, Monday June 22 arrives warm and dry — 26°C, 5% rain — and that matters, because...
June 22, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Monday, June 22, 2026
Your Rio guide for Monday June 22: the Amano show's final day, a warm dry week begins, and Brazil's group...
June 22, 2026
Rio’s Downtown Tram Turns Ten With 180 Million Rides
Rio's VLT Carioca tram turns ten this month, having carried over 180 million passengers, a rare Olympic-legacy project that has...
June 21, 2026
A Tunnel Under Rio’s Bay Returns to the Drawing Board
A new university study has revived Rio Metro Line 3, the long-promised tunnel under Guanabara Bay, tying it to a...
June 21, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 21, 2026
Rio de Janeiro nightlife guide for Sunday June 21 — 35% rain decides it: Pedra do Sal's roda if it...
June 21, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Sunday, June 21, 2026
Your Rio guide for Sunday June 21: the Ipanema hippie fair, a warm changeable beach day, and the Amano show's...
June 21, 2026