Brazil’s Government Forecasts Deficit in 2016 Budget
Over the weekend President Rousseff decided with her economic team to scrap idea of reinstating unpopular tax.
August 31, 2015Topic
2016
IOC Predicts 480,000 Tourists in Rio for 2016 Olympics: Daily
Brazil tourism minister expects World Cup effect will help Rio to surpass the predicted figure for attendees in Rio for...
July 15, 2014
First Tracks Laid for New Metro Line 4 in Rio
Works in progress will bring Barra da Tijuca closer to Zona Sul (South Zone in time for the 2016 Olympic...
June 24, 2014
New Education Center Opens in Rio’s Bairro Carioca
The Barrio Carioca condominium represents part of the city's efforts of urban transformation in anticipation of the Olympic and Paralympics...
June 17, 2014
Rio Prepares Police for Mega Events: Daily
Rio's military, civil police and the municipal guards have been training this week, learning crowd control techniques for the World...
March 16, 2013
Brazil to Control Rio Hotel Rates: Daily
Minister for Tourism Gaston Vieira said hotel daily rates will be monitored and controlled to avoid “abuse” during upcoming events,...
February 22, 2013
Rio 2016 Olympic Hiring Goals Announced
The Rio 2016 Organizing Committee has revealed its plans for “ambitious hiring goals,” with at least 224 positions for professionals...
January 22, 2013
BRT Accidents Causing Concern in Rio
To improve infrastructure for the 2016 Olympics, Rio has launched a transportation plan of BRT (Rapid Bus Transit) lanes, but...
September 4, 2012
Brazil’s Song for Rio 2016 Olympics: Daily
On Monday the Olympic flag arrives in Brazil and Brazilian musicians have come together to create an anthem for the...
August 14, 2012