Government Provides R$40 Million to Produce 34 Films in Brazil
The Brasil de Todas as Telas (All Screens of Brazil) announced yesterday, Wednesday, August 31st, that they will invest R$40...
September 1, 2016Topic
Funding
Paralympic Games Officials Confirm Event Despite Financial Troubles
Rio’s mayor, Eduardo Paes promises R$150 million to ‘ensure the success of the Games’. despite low ticket sales.
August 17, 2016
China Agrees to US$53 Billion Investment in Brazil
The announcement that China will invest US$53 billion in Brazil comes as part the Ten-Year Plan of Cooperation implemented by...
May 16, 2015
Pope Francis Arrives in Rio Today: Daily
Marking his first major official international trip, Pope Francis will arrive in Rio on July 22nd for the 2013 World...
July 22, 2013
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
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
Brazil Public Spending Up 10% in 2012
Public spending in Brazil increased by only 10.7 percent in 2012, according to figures revealed by SIAFI, with the majority...
January 8, 2013
New Metro Line 70% Over Budget: Daily
Rio’s new Metro (Subway) Line 4, will cost R$8.5 billion (US$4 billion), seventy percent more than the R$5 billion (US$2.4...
December 4, 2012
Complexo da Penha to Receive R$580 Million
Complexo da Penha in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) is set to receive investments worth R$580 million (US$290 million) under...
October 2, 2012