Five Places to Watch the World Cup Finals this Weekend in Rio
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The World Cup is almost over, with just two more...
July 14, 2018Topic
Brasil
Rio Court Hears from Police Accused in Amarildo Case: Daily
A Rio court has begun hearing the 25 policemen indicted over the death of Rocinha bricklayer Amarildo.
February 22, 2014
OGX Find Oil at Tubarão Martelo Field: Daily
OGX has revealed that they have started pumping crude oil in the Campo de Turbarão Martelo oil field after numerous...
December 8, 2013
New U.S. Citizen Services Tech in Brazil
The U.S. Government offers both a free Smart Traveler app and a new Brazil Twitter feed that provides followers and...
May 28, 2013
Sánchez, Cuban Dissident in Brazil: Daily
The visit of Cuba’s most renowned modern dissident, blogger Yoani Sánchez was the center of a mild furore outside of...
February 21, 2013
Finding the Best Sushi in Rio de Janeiro
Even without a large Japanese community, as a seaside city it is almost hard to find bad sushi in Rio,...
October 2, 2012
New Chevron Oil Leak in Brazil: Daily
The Brazilian branch of U.S. oil company, Chevron, announced yesterday that they had identified a new oil leak in their...
March 16, 2012
BOPE Combs Rocinha Favela for Weapons, Drugs: Daily
BOPE officers seized a trove of weapons, drugs and fake police uniforms in Rocinha Monday, following the occupation of the...
November 15, 2011
Pelourinho, Historical Center of Salvador
Pelourinho is the colorful old neighborhood in Salvador with colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, thriving artistry, and breathtaking churches.
September 13, 2011