Freixo Holds Final Rally Before Oct. 30 Rio Mayoral Election
Despite latest poll numbers showing the evangelical senator, Crivella, holding a substantial lead over the former history teacher, Freixo tells...
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Tropa de Elite 2
Rio Militias More Dangerous Than Drug Gangs
Figures from the special Divisão de Homicídios (Homicide Division) show that 45 percent of the murders in Rio de Janeiro...
July 19, 2011
Brazil at 2011 Sundance Film Festival
By Anita Kirpalani, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One of the most famous independent film festivals, the Sundance...
February 1, 2011
Elite What?
Opinion, by Samantha Barthelemy RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This week I went to Cinemark Barra Downtown, twice, to watch...
January 11, 2011
Tropa de Elite 2: The ‘Real’ Enemy
By Sibel Tinar, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Following months of teasers and speculation, Tropa de Elite...
October 12, 2010Tropa de Elite 2 Trailer in Cinemas
By Doug Gray, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - The first trailer for the much-anticipated film sequel Tropa de...
July 13, 2010