Brazilian Cities Unable to Cope with Wave of Haitian Refugees
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian federal government has suspended the transportation of Haitian immigrants from the Northern state of Acre to São Paulo city until a new plan for the relocation of these refugees has been found. On Tuesday, São Paulo city mayor, Fernando Haddad, complained that the […]
Cyclist Stabbed at Rio’s Lagoa, Died From His Injuries
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A cyclist taking his usual route along the Lagoa in Zona Sul (South Zone), was stabbed on Tuesday night, May 19th around 7:30 PM and later died from his injuries sustained during the attack. The assault is the latest in a series of incidents […]
What to Wear to Work in Rio de Janeiro for 2015
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city of Rio de Janeiro is known for its laid-back beach style with colorful clothes, bikinis, flip-flops and its high temperatures. This makes it difficult to decide what is appropriate when it comes to the workplace, because even though the business style in […]
Alpha Blondy Returns to Rio de Janeiro on May 22nd
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – African reggae artist Alpha Blondy returns to Rio de Janeiro on Friday, May 22nd to launch his nineteenth album, Positive Energy, live at Circo Voador in Lapa. The show will be the fourth stop on his current tour of Brazil, he began in São Paulo on May 14th, then performed […]
Gas Leak Most Likely Cause for Explosion in Rio Building
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A gas leak is said to be the most likely cause for the explosion which shook awake residents of Rio de Janeiro’s São Conrado neighborhood early Monday morning, May 18th. According to authorities the explosion, which occurred on the tenth floor of the nineteen-floor apartment […]
Learning Portuguese is Essential for a Career in Brazil
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – When looking for a job in Brazil it is a necessity for practically all posts to have at least some knowledge of Portuguese, as English is not as widespread in the Brazilian business world, as one could think. Also, while learning the language, one […]
Rio-Niterói Bridge Toll Will Decrease to R$3.70 in June
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For everyone that commutes to-and-from Niterói on a regular basis, some welcome news was announced that goes against the trend of price hikes and inflation in Brazil. According to government reports yesterday (May 18th), the toll on the Rio-Niterói bridge will fall from R$5.20 to […]
International Day Against Homophobia Raises Issues in Brazil
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Sunday May 17th, the International Day Against Homophobia, in addition to other celebrations and observances in Brazil, caused issues to resurface concerning obstacles currently faced by the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community in the country. The International Day Against Homophobia marks […]
Brazil’s Rousseff Discusses Budget Cuts With Economic Team
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff met with her economic team over the weekend to finalize the discussions of budget cuts so that fiscal adjustments, announced by the government since the beginning of the year, as well as the primary surplus, are met. Attending the meeting were […]
Toledo and Conlogue Win the Oi Rio Pro Surf Competition
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The World Surf League’s fourth stop on the world tour, the Oi Rio Pro, held in Barra da Tijuca since May 12th came to an end on Sunday, May 17th, with victories of Brazilian Filipe Toledo in the men’s and American Courtney Conlogue in […]
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