Rio Collapse Victims to Sue City: Daily
A victims' association for those killed in last week’s multiple building collapse in downtown Rio is to attempt to prosecute...
February 3, 2012Topic
Politics
Rio Responds to Building Collapses
Officials in Rio de Janiero have since announced more stringent preventative measures, following last week's building collapse which killed seventeen...
January 31, 2012
Brazil’s Annual Budget Planning Season
The Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff remains popular, despite the looming balancing act she will have to perform this year with...
January 24, 2012
Brazil Work Visas for Foreign Professionals
Brazil wants to change its immigration policy towards foreign professionals wanting to work in the country, but also announced a...
January 17, 2012
The Curmudeon’s Paean to Paes
The Curmudgeon’s not usually complimentary to Rio politicians, but … Hey! It’s a brand New Year.
January 17, 2012
Operação Lei Seca Stops Deputy: Daily
Rio State deputy Pedro Augusto refused to give a breath test on Saturday night when stopped as part of drunk-driving...
January 16, 2012
Rio Police Strike Could Affect Carnival: Daily
Rio Military Police are set to discuss the possibility of strike action in the a coming days. Brazilian media says...
January 12, 2012
Next for Rio’s Pacified Favela Communities
Plans to establish centers for ‘The Prevention of Violence and Promotion of Security’ in pacified favela communities is aimed at...
January 10, 2012
Another Brazil Minister Accused of Corruption
Another of President Rousseff’s ministers has come under fire following accusations of nepotism in allocating federal funds to projects pertaining...
January 10, 2012