Rio Offers BRICS a Home: City Seeks Economic Boost With Headquarters Bid
Rio de Janeiro offered the Jockey Club Brasileiro building as permanent BRICS headquarters. What the bid means for the city...
July 8, 2025Section
Rio de Janeiro
Cocaine and Crack Use Rises Across Brazil, Hitting São Paulo and Rio Hardest
A recent study from the Federal University of São Paulo shows that 6.6% of Brazilians—about 11.4 million people—have tried cocaine
July 2, 2025
Rio Fights Cell Phone Theft With New App and Police Action
The government of Rio de Janeiro has started using a new app, Celular Seguro RJ, to help stop the growing...
July 2, 2025
Rio Sets Up Massive Security Operation for BRICS Summit
Rio de Janeiro will host the BRICS Summit on July 6 and 7, 2025, bringing together leaders from major countries...
July 1, 2025
BRICS Summit in Rio Closes Main Airport, Changes Travel and Business Plans
Rio de Janeiro will host the BRICS Summit on July 6 and 7, 2025. This big meeting will bring leaders...
June 27, 2025
Rio Marathon 2025 Sets Participation Record, Boosts City Businesses
The 2025 Rio de Janeiro Marathon finished on June 22 with more runners than ever before. Official numbers show 60,000...
June 23, 2025
Rio Police Operation Hits Criminal Stronghold, Disrupts City and Exposes Organized Crime’s Grip
On June 10, 2025, the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police, supported by military forces, launched a major operation in the...
June 10, 2025
Rio’s Beach Culture Clashes with New Regulations Threatening Livelihoods and Legacy
A new ordinance signed by Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes in mid-May 2025 bans live music, unlicensed vendin
May 27, 2025
São Paulo and Rio Rental Markets Hit Record Highs as Tenant Leverage Evaporates
Rental prices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro reached unprecedented levels in April 2025 with tenants facing shrinking. Analysis...
May 13, 2025