Protests After Girl Dies in Favela Operation
An eleven-year-old girl was killed last week in a police operation targeting drug traffickers in the Quitanda favela in Zona...
July 31, 2012Topic
Ben Tavener
Long-term Optimism for Brazil Economy
According to economists, political experts and business figures, the current blip in Brazil's financial fortunes will be short-lived, and booming...
July 31, 2012
São Paulo Cell Phones Go to 9 Digits: Daily
São Paulo cell phone numbers require the addition of a ninth digit according to ANATEL, Brazil’s National Telecoms Agency, Rio...
July 30, 2012
Rousseff Vows to Boost Economy: Daily
President Rousseff has pledged further stimulus packages for Brazil's economy, including investments in infrastructure products for airports, ports, rail and...
July 28, 2012
Brazil’s Africa Exports Show Major Growth
Exports from Brazil to Africa have grown substantially, totaling US$5.53 billion in the first half of 2012, but analysts warn...
July 24, 2012
Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts Up in Rio: Daily
The number of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Rio de Janeiro has risen dramatically in the first half of 2012,...
July 24, 2012
Eduardo Paes Leads Rio Mayor Poll: Daily
Eduardo Paes appears to be heading for re-election as Rio Mayor after a Datafolha opinion poll published on Saturday gave...
July 22, 2012
Outcome Unclear as Rio+20 Ends: Daily
The Rio+20 Outcome Document has been approved with a general “renewing of commitment” to sustainable development, greener economies and the...
June 23, 2012
Protests Pressure Rio+20 Leaders: Daily
A number of different protests have taken place around Rio de Janeiro as the Rio+20 Summit nears its climax.
June 22, 2012