Brazil’s Gymnastics May Lose Sponsor Due to Reports of Abuse
Caixa Economica Federal had pledged to invest more than R$20 million until 2020 in artistic gymnastics team.
May 10, 2018Topic
2016 Olympics
Rio’s ‘Presente’ Security Operation Announces Over 12,000 Arrests
Earlier this week the state government of Rio announced that its ongoing ‘Operação Segurança Presente’ (Operation Security Today) program is...
April 24, 2018Rio Hotels Optimistic for New Year’s Eve Despite Economic Crisis
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite occupancy rates falling below last year for the New...
December 26, 2016
Paralympics Will Have Same Security System as Olympics
Despite the lower number of events and tourists attending the games, officials implement the same number of security agents to...
September 7, 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
Second Week of Parties Continue at Olympic Houses in Rio
Notable Olympic Hospitality House parties and events to check out in Rio de Janeiro during the second weekend of the...
August 10, 2016
Rio’s International Airport Ready to Welcome Heads of State
Due to concerns over security and Brazil's turbulent political moment, not many dignitaries have confirmed their presence for 2016 Olympic...
July 15, 2016
Rio Court Finds R$95 Million in Overpayment for Maracanã Works
According to officials construction companies in charge of renovation for the 2014 World Cup may have received as much as...
July 6, 2016
Opinion: Brazilian Pizza, Carioca Style
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Residents of Rio, rejoice! After years of spending more than you...
June 19, 2016