Brazil Expands Visitor Driving Privileges for Rio Olympics
Foreign visitors to Brazil from one hundred countries can now drive vehicles throughout the entire country with only a valid...
July 8, 2016Topic
Paralympics
President Temer Welcomes Olympic Visitors to Brazil
In an open letter to visitors, interim President downplays concerns about security, Zika and readiness of Olympic venues.
July 7, 2016
Brazilian Officials Announce Extra Security for Rio Games
Measures including Marines personnel at Copacabana Beach and extra security at airports.
July 1, 2016Cultural Program for Rio 2016 Olympics Celebrates Diversity
The Olympic Cultural Program, an initiative planned by the Ministry of Culture, is launched in the Rio de Janeiro and...
May 9, 2016
Brazil Approves Waiving Visa Requirements for 2016 Olympics
Citizens from the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan should be exempt from visa requirements for next year's Olympics and...
November 25, 2015
Rio’s 2016 Olympic Ceremonies Work with Reduced Budget
Creativity will make up for low budget say organizers of 2016 Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies.
September 23, 2015
Hidden Camera Video of Brazilian Paralympians Goes Viral
In one week in August a hidden camera filmed three of Brazil’s para-athletes training in a local gym. Regular gymgoers...
September 21, 2015
Ceremony in Rio Kicks Off Countdown to 2016 Paralympics
Several Brazilian and international Paralympic athletes competed in events held at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
September 8, 2015
Tickets for Rio’s Paralympics to Go On Sale on September 7th
Tickets for the 2016 Paralympic Games, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro two weeks after the Olympic Games...
August 25, 2015