Brazil Expects World Cup to Bring R$25b
Tourists from Brazil and abroad are predicted to spend R$25 billion at next year’s football (soccer) World Cup, according to...
August 13, 2013Topic
Rio
Rio Governor Approval Falls to 12%: Daily
An Ibope survey shows support for Rio state governor Sérgio Cabral stands at just 12%. President Dilma Rousseff and São...
July 26, 2013
Pope Francis in Brazil for 2013 WYD
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, is in Brazil on a week-long visit, the first international trip...
July 23, 2013
Side Trips for World Youth Day 2013
With World Youth Day in Rio, there are over 600 activities to help pilgrims get in touch with the spirit...
July 23, 2013
Pope Arrives in Rio Amid Protests: Daily
Pope Francis has arrived in Rio on a week-long visit to Brazil and has been welcomed officially by President Rousseff,...
July 23, 2013
Rio WYD Security Details Revealed: Daily
Rio’s security officials have revealed plans for next week’s World Youth Day (WYD), which includes a high-profile visit by Pope...
July 19, 2013
Unions Stir Brazil Protest Movement: Daily
Strikes and protests by unionized workers across Brazil on July 11th disrupted ports, roads, public transport and other public services.
July 12, 2013
Maré Protest Against Police Violence: Daily
Thousands gathered on Tuesday to protest against the excessive police violence in the hillside community of Complexo do Maré.
July 4, 2013
Brazil Protests Await Government Action
The wave of mass demonstrations throughout Brazil has peaked for now, but Brazil’s protest movement, currently at a truce with...
July 2, 2013