Rio’s Lei Seca Raises Fines for Drunk Driving and Cell Phone Use
Starting November 1st, the fine for drunk driving or refusing to take a breathalyzer test will be raised to R$2,930...
October 13, 2016Topic
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Fatal Accident During Rio 2016 Disassembly
In recent days, one worker has been killed and another has lost a leg in accidents during disassembly of Rio...
October 6, 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
Billion-Dollar Suit Against Vale, BHP Dismissed in Brazil
Thousands of civil suits have been filed against the three companies due to damages caused by the mining accident.
June 14, 2016
Explosion on Oil and Gas Ship in Brazil Leaves Dead and Injured
The ship produced 2.25 million cubic meters of gas and 350 cubic meters of oil per day for Petrobras.
February 12, 2015
Construction Continues as Santa Teresa Bonde is Delayed
The bonde was scheduled to open in March of this year, however, now sub-secretary of state Rodrigo Vieira will not...
May 6, 2014
Club Fire Kills 232 in Southern Brazil: Daily
At least 232 people have died in a nightclub fire in central Rio Grande do Sul, at the Kiss nightclub...
January 27, 2013
Bonde, o Filme! Short in Santa Teresa: Daily
The first screening of short movie “Bonde, o filme!” in Santa Teresa happened Sunday, directed by British filmmaker and Rioresident...
August 27, 2012
Large Scaffolding Collapses in Leblon: Daily
By Mary Carroll, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Scaffolding at the old Scala in Leblon, where a new...
June 5, 2012