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Finding the Five Best Churrascarias in Rio de Janeiro

By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Churrasco (barbecue) is a Brazilian and Latin American institution; and...

July 17, 2018

BRF Executives Ordered to Disclose Data in ‘Weak Flesh’ Operation

Eleven BRF employees are being investigated for ideological falsehood and crime against public health, including the company's former president director.

March 6, 2018

Mercosur-EU Trade Agreement Not Likely This Year

Mercosur-EU Trade Agreement Not Likely This Year. Mercosur EU trade deal coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times. In-depth...

October 10, 2017

Opinion: Brazil’s “Weak Flesh” and Weaker Spirit

Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last week, the Federal Police announced their lastest investigation, entitled “Carne...

March 22, 2017

Meat Scandal May Derail Brazil’s Economic Recovery

With import bans Brazil may be facing a potential loss of export revenues of $3.5 billion. That’s the equivalent to...

March 21, 2017

The Brazilian Churrasco’s BBQ Secrets

Meat is the key ingredient of most Brazilian meals and as the Brazilians love to eat, most parties will actually...

October 8, 2013

Brazil Retakes Meat Export Lead: Daily

Brazil was once again the world’s biggest exporter of meat in 2012, exporting 1.52 million tonnes in 2012. However, India...

April 30, 2013

Cost of Basics Up Despite Tax Cuts: Daily

The price of the “basic basket” of essential foodstuffs has gone up in sixteen state capitals, including Rio de Janeiro,...

April 9, 2013

Sure You Gonna Eat That?

Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Back in my January winter breaks at Hampshire College, I learned...

March 12, 2013