Fire Damages Velodrome at Rio’s Olympic Park
There were no victims in Sunday's blaze, which consumed part of the Velodrome's roof and track; Brazil's Sports Minister blames...
July 31, 2017Topic
Rio
Brazil to Send 800 More Federal Police to Rio de Janeiro
President Michel Temer authorized the sending of 800 police officers to reinforce security in Rio de Janeiro yesterday, July 20th.
July 21, 2017
Brazil Braces for Nationwide Strike Against Reform Bills Today
Union leaders are calling for protesters to demonstrate against the two bills throughout the day on Friday, closing roads and...
June 30, 2017
Rio’s Botanical Garden Turns 209 with Revamped Amazon Area
The Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) of Rio de Janeiro celebrated their 209th anniversary earlier this week with announcement that visitors...
June 16, 2017
The 10th Edition of FotoRio Runs from May 17th to July 2nd
Starting on May 17th the Centro Cultural da Justiça Federal (CCJF) in Centro hosts the 10th edition of FotoRio, an...
May 22, 2017
Leblon Has Most Pedestrian Robberies in Rio’s Zona Sul
Long regarded as the most affluent and safest neighborhood in Rio, the upmarket Leblon now has the unfortunate honor of...
May 19, 2017
Brazil Braces for Nationwide Strike by Nine Labor Unions Today
Millions of Brazilians tried to find alternative means to get to work on Friday as nine labor unions called for...
April 28, 2017
Police Arrest Largest Synthetic Drug Dealer in Rio
A former military police officer was arrested on Thursday (April 13th) by the civil police suspected of being the largest...
April 14, 2017
Justin Bieber to Perform at Praça de Apoteose on March 29th in Rio
Canadian-born pop sensation and all around social media celebrity, Justin Bieber, will be performing on Wednesday, March 29th in Rio...
March 23, 2017