Ipanema: The Heart of Rio de Janeiro’s Beach Living
When most people dream of Rio, they probably picture something like Ipanema: a beautiful beach, populated by young and beautiful...
May 9, 2018Topic
LGBT
Brazil Registers 142,000 Complaints About Violence in 2017
"Disque 100" (Dial 100) data reveals soaring numbers in reported violence against children, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities.
May 4, 2018
Rio Hosts Show in Honor of Marielle Franco’s Memory
Over twenty artists and bands will pay tribute to the Carioca councilwoman in Circo Voador. Money raised from the tickets...
April 25, 2018
Thousands Gather for Gay Pride Parade in Rio’s Copacabana Beach
Despite the reduction of floats and artist performances, due to the lack of financial support from Rio's government, more than...
November 20, 2017
Rio Police Launch App to Help Most Vulnerable Victims of Crime
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Today, November 7th, Rio' State Bureau for Education, Valorization and...
November 7, 2017
Brazilian Judge Explains Supporting ‘Gay Cure’ for Homosexuals
Judge in Brasilia has been getting heavy criticism for authorizing sexual re-orientation therapy by psychologists.
September 22, 2017 Rio Voted South America’s Best LGBT Beach Destination
At the 44th Annual Brazilian Travel Agencies Association, Rio de Janeiro announced as the winner of South America’s Best Beach...
September 30, 2016
Two Million Gather for Gay Pride Parade in São Paulo
Marchers with signs and posters criticized politicians and religious groups who they say are intolerant towards the LBGT community.
June 8, 2015
The 19th Annual Gay Pride Parade in Rio de Janeiro
On November 16th, organizers predict that one million people will take to the streets of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro...
November 16, 2014