Exploring Weekend Open Air Markets in São Paulo
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Known as a bustling business metropolis during the week, São Paulo city relaxes during the weekend, with families enjoying the sun at Ibirapuera Park or strolling down Avenida Paulista, which now is closed on Sundays for cars. But if a shopping experience is on the […]
“Paris-Rio Plages” Photography Exhibition to Open March 10th
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – An upcoming free to the public photography exhibition will feature approximately 22 images by French photographer Marich Devise that aim to link the cities and people of Paris, France and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Opening on Thursday, March 10th, the “Paris – Rio Plages” […]
Brazil’s Lula Questioned About Lava Jato Scandal
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – As part of the on-going Operação Lava Jato (Carwash) corruption investigation, Brazil’s Federal Police took in former Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for questioning Friday morning while more than 200 federal police officers served 33 search warrants and eleven bench warrants in São […]
Brazil’s Real Rises to R$3.80 to the Dollar in 3-Month High
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Despite the news yesterday that the Brazilian economy ended 2015 with the biggest GDP drop in 25 years the financial market saw a surge. The Brazilian real currency closed at the highest value in three months, R$3.802 to the U.S. dollar. The dollar ended Thursday […]
Lionel Richie Live in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, March 8th
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Legendary American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lionel Richie will perform live at Barra da Tijuca’s HSBC Arena on Tuesday, March 8th. Known for his solo hits that include “Hello”, “All Night Long”, “Say You, Say Me”, “Dancing on the Ceiling”, and “Stuck on You” and […]
Rio’s Jazz in Candelária Returns to Lapa on Saturday, March 5th
By Georgie Hay, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The third edition of Jazz na Candelária (Jazz in Candelária) will take place this Saturday, March 5th, at Paiol 08 in Lapa; home to some of Rio’s most notable music venues and the place that best reflects the city’s eclecticism in music. Event organizers Débora […]
Government Workers Protest Budget Measures in Rio de Janeiro
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Organizers say that over 10,000 protesters came together yesterday, March 2nd, to demonstrate against the financial plan proposed by Governor Luiz Fernando, nicknamed “Pezão” (Bigfoot). The budget-cutting measures in contention mainly involve the schedule of when salaries are paid, which was bundled into a R$13.5 […]
Brazil Registers in 2015 the Worst GDP Retraction Since 1990
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Economists had predicted a decline in the Brazilian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2015, but the official amount released on Thursday by the IBGE (Brazilian Statistics Agency) was gloomier than forecasted. According to the IBGE, Brazil’s GDP registered a decline of 3.8 percent in 2015, […]
Rio dos Meus Olhos Event Returns on Saturday, March 5th
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Celebrating the city of Rio de Janeiro and its 451th anniversary, O Globo will present the second edition of the “Rio dos Meus Olhos” (Rio in My Eyes) event on Saturday, March 5th at the revitalized Praça Mauá in Centro. The event is free […]
Two New Deodoro Olympic Facilities Unveiled in Rio
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Less than six months before the start of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, government officials unveiled two new installations on Wednesday (March 2nd) in the Deodoro Olympic Park. City officials presented the Olympic Committee with the Deodoro Stadium and the Youth Arena. […]
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