Erased Heroines of Brazil’s Independence Return in New Book
A new book revives three erased heroines of Brazil’s independence—Maria Quitéria, Maria Felipa, and Soror Joana Angélica—who fought in Bahia’s...
July 19, 2026Topic
Race
Museu da Língua Portuguesa in São Paulo reopens with “Língua Solta” exhibition
Museu da Língua Portuguesa in São Paulo reopens after reconstruction with "Língua Solta" exhibition (Loose Language)
July 3, 2021
Clip of Brazilian Woman Being Helped Across Flooded Street Generates Online Storm
A video of a man helping an old lady across a flooded street in Rio’s Copacabana neighborhood is generating enormous...
April 10, 2019
Rio’s ‘Instituto Moreira Salles’ Shows L.A. Rebellion Films this Weekend
This Friday, March 15th to Sunday, March 17th, the ‘Instituto Moreira Salles’ (Moreira Salles Institute) in Gávea will be showing...
March 15, 2019
Four Women Murdered Every Day in Brazil in 2019
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a disturbing new report from the Inter-American Commission on...
February 6, 2019
Free Showing of ‘Get Out’ at Rio’s Federal University this Tuesday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Tuesday, November 27th, starting at 5PM, there will be...
November 26, 2018
Heineken F1 Experience Brings Formula One to Rio’s Botafogo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Sunday, November 4th, Heineken will be bringing all the excitement of Formula One to...
November 2, 2018
São Paulo Prepares for Brazil’s 93rd São Silvestre Marathon
The race through the streets of São Paulo on New Year’s Eve is considered the oldest and most prestigious races...
December 20, 2017
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