Prudente de Morais: Brazil’s first civilian president, a key figure in the transition to democracy
The next election for state and federal executive and legislative positions is on Sunday, September 2.
October 1, 2022Topic
Brazilian History
Brazil has changed its capital twice; find out why
Over five centuries, Brazil moved its capital twice—from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro to Brasília. Discover why each city was...
August 17, 2022
Brazil: The Via Liberdade tourist route was launched
The Via Liberdade tourist route was made official. The route totals 1,190 kilometers and passes through the states of Rio...
April 27, 2022
Exploring the Five Best Cachaçarias in Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For most foreigners, cachaça is the primary ingredient in that...
June 19, 2018
Exhibition on History of Brazilian Music Opens in Rio Tomorrow
Until August 9th, "MUSICA BRASILIS" presents five centuries of Brazilian music through interactive tools in Rio's Centro.
August 1, 2017
New Rio Bar Brings the Full Cachaça Experience to Lapa
Newly-opened bar Cachaça Social Club, in the heart of Rio’s nightlife area, is bringing cachaça’s history and culture to the...
April 13, 2017
Military to Investigate Human Rights Crimes
Brazil's Armed Forces will investigate human rights violations practiced in military units during the dictatorship that led the country between...
April 1, 2014
Rousseff Names Truth Commission: Daily
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has announced the names of those on the “Comissão da Verdade” - which will investigate post-WW2...
May 11, 2012