Brazil Arrests Ten for Terrorist Plan During Olympics
Authorities say ten Brazilians suspected of planning terrorist attacks in the city during the Games were amateurs.
July 22, 2016Topic
Olympics
Brazilian Anti-Doping Lab is Reinstated for 2016 Olympics
Decision comes the day before 67 Russian track and field athletes are banned from Rio Games.
July 21, 2016
Rio Residents Boost Income by Renting Rooms During Olympics
Accommodation services, like Airbnb, have mande available thousands of rooms for visitors coming to see the Games, generating million dollar...
July 21, 2016
Ten Athletes to Watch at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
While most of the five billion viewers of the Rio Olympics will be focused on Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and...
July 21, 2016
As Brazil Tightens Airport Security, Travelers Face Delays
The country's domestic airports are tightening security for the Olympics, with passengers waiting as long as 45 minutes to go...
July 19, 2016
Rio to Register R$2.7 Billion in Extra Revenues During Games
The food and beverage segment should account for one-third of the revenues generated by the Olympics and Paralympic Games scheduled...
July 19, 2016
Praça Muhammad Ali Opens in Rio de Janeiro’s Port Zone
On Sunday, July 17th, Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes inaugurated a new stretch of the Orla Conde path in Rio’s revitalized...
July 19, 2016
Brazil’s 2016 Olympic Team is Their Largest Ever with 462 Athletes
Brazil as the host nation will have the largest delegation in its history of the Olympics - with 462 athletes,...
July 19, 2016
South African Rugby Star Carries Rio Olympic Torch in Curitiba
Legendary rugby player, Chester Williams, runs with the Olympic torch in the southern city of Curitiba, celebrating rugby’s return to...
July 18, 2016