Fitch Classifies Brazil’s Odebrecht Risk as Very High
The agency's forecast that accords would improve the company’s situation did not materialize instead triggering corruption investigations in other countries.
January 18, 2017Topic
Peru
Brazil’s Odebrecht to Pay US$8.9 Million to Peru For Bribes
The company admitted to Brazilian prosecutors payments of US$29 million in bribes to Peruvian officials to win contracts in the...
January 9, 2017
Rio’s CCC to Co-Host SA Cricket Championship: Sponsored
In partnership with Cricket Brasil, on Friday, October 28th through Monday, October 31st, Rio’s Carioca Cricket Club will host the...
October 14, 2016
Rio Restaurant Week 2016 Returns for 15th Edition
Rio Restaurant Week has something for every food lover in Rio, including Italian, Brazilian, French and Thai cuisine.
September 20, 2016
Brazil Picks Up Prizes in the South American World Travel Awards
Last weekend (October 10th) the South American World Travel Awards ceremony took place in Bogotá, Colombia. An annual event, the...
October 16, 2015
Last Minute Victory for Brazil Against Peru in Copa America
Brazil's men football (soccer) team won their opening game on Sunday, June 14th at the Copa America against Peru after...
June 15, 2015
Forced Treatment for Brazil Crack Addicts
In an attempt to tackle Brazil’s crack epidemic, the city of Rio de Janeiro has begun a program of involuntary...
February 26, 2013
Brazil Focuses on Policing its Borders
Brazil has made strides in its efforts to stem the flow of drugs, arms and other contraband through its long...
January 22, 2013
Earthquake in Northern Brazil: Daily
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook the remote border region of Acre in the Brazilian Amazon.
August 25, 2011