Rio Security Forces Launch 2017 Summer Policing Operations
To enforce security in Rio, Operação Praia (Beach Operation) has approximately 850 police officers from different units in action.
December 21, 2016Topic
summer
Brazil to Distribute 3.5 Million Fast-Detecting Zika Tests
Ministry of Health will spend R$119 million on tests which can detect if a person is or was ever infected...
November 1, 2016
Rio’s Smaller Brands Launch Summer Collections this Weekend
The weather may not quite yet being saying “summer” but the shops are beginning to stock clothes for the months...
December 5, 2015
Electricity Bills to Increase by 70 Percent in Rio and São Paulo
The costs for electricity consumption are already on the rise and are expected to reach an increase of up to...
February 23, 2015
Summer May Bring Boost of Foreign Tourism to Rio de Janeiro
Hotel occupancy rates are already up in Rio de Janeiro for the summer season and the tourism sector is optimistic...
December 23, 2014
Rio to Implement Policies to Decrease Thefts on Beaches
Objective is to prevent mass robberies of tourists and residents alike at crowded beaches by groups of youths
November 17, 2014
High Temperatures for End of Summer in Rio: Daily
According to meteorologists, on Saturday and Sunday, the last weekend of the summer season, it will be clear skies and...
March 15, 2014
Best Clubs in Rio de Janeiro for 2013
Rio may be better known for its beaches and samba, late-night crowds are drawn to the city’s clubs who are...
January 15, 2013
Gramado, Brazil’s Christmas Capital
Christmas is already in full swing is Gramado, located in Rio Grande do Sul, this small city has been the...
December 4, 2012