Brazil drought affects water supply, power generation in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
The long drought has now left the main power generation reservoirs in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo with a...
August 30, 2021Topic
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Brazilian companies raise US$4.6 billion in corporate bonds in 10 days
The turnaround occurred over the past three weeks, when the North American interest rate (Treasury) volatility stabilized.
June 14, 2021
One of Final Bidders for Rio’s Maracanã Management Drops Out
The CSM/GL Events/Amsterdam Arenas consortium has removed its bid to take over Maracanã Stadium, leaving only French company Lagardère Sports,...
February 23, 2017
Electricity Bills to Increase by 70 Percent in Rio and São Paulo
The costs for electricity consumption are already on the rise and are expected to reach an increase of up to...
February 23, 2015
Favela Services Struggle After Pacification
The Instituto Pereira Passos (IPP), the agency responsible for the UPP social program, has now announced the creation of an...
September 3, 2013
Favelas with UPP See Illegal Electric Drop
New research by the Light electric company shows a reduction of “gatos” – illegal ‘high-jacking” of power – from 70...
January 22, 2013
Risk of Exploding Manholes in Rio
One week after four manholes exploded in downtown Rio de Janeiro, experts found gas leaks in an additional sixteen manholes...
July 12, 2011
Zona Norte and Zona Oeste in the Dark
By Philip Sever, Contributing Reporter [caption id="attachment_1609" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="New lights in Barra da Tijuca, photo by Philip Sever."][/caption] RIO...
April 21, 2009