Colombia’s President Duque approves new tax reform passed after protests
Colombia's President Duque approves new tax reform passed after protes. Colombia tax reform coverage and expert analysis from The Rio...
September 15, 2021Topic
Social Programs
Paraguay welcomes IMF’s US$250 million grant for health and social programs
"Vice Minister of Economy Iván Haas welcomed the IMF Board of Governors' approval of some US$250 million to finance the...
August 5, 2021
Malala Yousafzai Celebrates 21st Birthday on Rio’s Sugar Loaf
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - During a visit to Brazil this week, Pakistani activist Malala...
July 13, 2018
Brazil’s Government Cuts Social Programs to Subsidize Fuel
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The federal government of Brazil announced yesterday (Thursday, May...
June 1, 2018
Teenagers from Rio’s Underprivileged Areas Offered Free Courses
Adolescents from Rio’s underprivileged communities have the opportunity to take courses in English, computer science, poetry and audiovisual skills.
February 2, 2017
The First Six Months of Brazil’s President Temer
The Administration highlights decreasing inflation, environmental compliance and rising consumer/business confidence as accomplishments during these last six months.
November 14, 2016
Rio de Janeiro State Cuts Social Programs to Reduce Deficit
The measures announced have the objective of reducing the Rio de Janeiro State’s deficit of approximately R$19 billion.
June 10, 2016
First Beach Rugby Field in Rio Inaugurated in Copacabana
A day after Olympic day, the celebrations of sport continue as a new beach rugby field has been inaugurated at...
June 25, 2015
Rio+20 Events in Favela Communities
As part of Rio+20 UN Conference, the Government of Rio has organized activities related to sustainable development practices in many...
June 19, 2012