City in Minas Gerais Given Holiday to Train For Evacuation
Residents of Barão do Cocais, in the state of Minas Gerais were given a local holiday on Monday (March 25th)...
March 25, 2019Topic
Minas Gerais
Mining Giant Vale Fined Over R$11B for Dam Burst in Brazil
In the wake of the Brumadinho dam disaster and while firefighters are still looking for more than 300 people missing...
January 28, 2019
Vale Sounds New Alarm to Evacuate More of Devastated Brazilian Town
In the early hours of Sunday, warning sirens were once again issued by mining giant Vale around the town of...
January 27, 2019
Brazil to See 13 States and Brasília Hold Second Round Governor Elections
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For governor candidates in thirteen states and the Federal District...
October 8, 2018
Brazil Independence Day Weekend Injects R$4.9 Billion into Economy
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Positive news from Brazil's Ministry of Tourism was just released...
September 10, 2018
Santana do Riacho: the Gateway to the “Garden of Brazil” in Minas Gerais
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Situated 110 kilometers away from Minas Gerais' capital Belo Horizonte,...
May 28, 2018
Ibitipoca: Music and Breathtaking Nature in Minas Gerais
Hosting jazz and blues music festivals during winter, "Ibiti" is the gateway for one of the most beautiful parks from...
May 7, 2018
Gonçalves: Quaint Living and Organic Food in Minas Gerais
For its outstanding natural beauties, quaint countryside living, and mouth watering cuisine, Gonçalves is a great reason to go up...
May 3, 2018
Carrancas: Cave Paintings and Waterfalls in Southern Minas Gerais
With incredible biodiversity and a picturesque city center, Carrancas stands out as a great destination for ecotourism in the South...
March 19, 2018