Tag: rio

In the Beginning God Created Rio to Hold the Olympics, Says Brazil’s Lula in Beijing

Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, said Friday, August 8, in Beijing that ...

Death of 3 Youngsters Shows How Cozy Brazil’s Army Is with Drug Traffickers

There's something to be said about Rio de Janeiro. It is undoubtedly one of ...

Rio, Brazil, Among 4 Finalists to Host 2016 Olympics

Rio de Janeiro in Southeast of Brazil, known worldwide as Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) ...

110 Deaths Later Brazil’s Dengue Epidemic Seems to Be Easing

Brazil's dengue epidemic in the state and city of Rio do Janeiro added another ...

Brazil Gives Farewell Party to Pan Athletes But Nobody Comes

"Good but not perfect," that's the way Mario Vazquez Raí±a, president of the Pan ...

Gaza Gets All Attention, But Brazil Favela’s Tragedy Is Much More Gruesome

It’s no great assumption that there is disproportionate coverage on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. But ...

Americas’ Eyes on Brazil. Pan-American Games Start

The big opening party for Brazil's Pan-American Games tonight almost didn't happen if it ...

Brazilian restaurant

Living in Brazil Has Become Cheaper for Foreigners

Brazil's São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have dropped significantly in the ranking of ...

Brazilian Army in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio, Brazil’s Most Violent City, Calls Army to the Rescue

Brazilian Governor Sergio Cabral Filho has formally requested that Brazil's army intervene to contain ...

New York City Center shopping mall in Rio, Brazil

Brazil: Lack of Tourists Makes Rio’s Shops Sing the Blues This Carnaval

The Brazilian airports' crisis, which reduced the number of domestic tourists in Brazil, is ...