Brazil sees 5% rise in murders in 2020, with greatest increase in Northeast region states
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil posted a 5% increase in murders in 2020 compared to 2019, after two consecutive…
April 10, 2026Topic
safety
Brazil ranked 75th (out of 134 countries) in competitiveness in attracting and developing talent – INSEAD
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the 9th position in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index among Latin American and Caribbean…
October 20, 2021
ANVISA authorizes trials of another two vaccines against Covid-19 in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian health regulatory agency ANVISA on Wednesday (14) announced that it granted authorization for…
July 14, 2021
Life Expectancy in Latin American Cities: Between German Longevity and War Zone Mortality
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A study published in Nature Medicine uncovers differences of over a decade in life expectancy…
February 1, 2021
Tourist Accidentally Captures Her Own Mugging on Camera at Rio’s Arpoador
Arpoador is one of the top tourist destinations in Rio de Janeiro, where locals and gringos alike gather to applaud…
April 23, 2019
How to Get Around Rio de Janeiro on an Electric Scooter
Anyone walking around the streets of the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’ can’t help but notice the mysterious presence of ‘patinete elétrico’ (electric…
March 28, 2019
Riotur Taps ‘Segurança Presente’ to Help with Security During Carnival
To ensure the safety of tourists and locals alike during the biggest party on the planet, the Coordinator of ‘Segurança…
January 30, 2019
Rio’s Security Services Increase Presence Around Tourist Landmarks
On Tuesday, January 15th, a major operation was undertaken by Rio’s security forces with the goal of bringing greater security…
January 16, 2019
Rio Security Forces Launch 2017 Summer Policing Operations
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As the city of Rio de Janeiro struggles with a…
December 21, 2016