Red Alert on the Riviera Maya: Record Sargassum Season
Record sargassum and repeated power blackouts are hitting Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya just before the World Cup....
June 3, 2026Topic
safety
Brazil sees 5% rise in murders in 2020, with greatest increase in Northeast region states
Last year, 43,892 violent deaths were recorded, compared to 41,730 in 2019. That is, 2,162 additional deaths. Victims of intentional...
April 10, 2026
Brazil ranked 75th (out of 134 countries) in competitiveness in attracting and developing talent – INSEAD
In the 9th position in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index among Latin American and Caribbean nations, Brazil stands from mid..
October 20, 2021
ANVISA authorizes trials of another two vaccines against Covid-19 in Brazil
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) on Wednesday announced that it granted authorization for clinical trials in Brazil of two...
July 14, 2021
Life Expectancy in Latin American Cities: Between German Longevity and War Zone Mortality
A study uncovers differences of over a decade in life expectancy when comparing mortality in 363 locations across nine countries...
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