Protests For and Against Brazil’s Lula Continue Through Weekend
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The weekend in many Brazilian cities was marked by protests for and against the questioning of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday by federal prosecutors investigating the Lava Jato (Carwash) mega corruption scheme. On Sunday, approximately two hundred Lula supporters rallied […]
Rio Airport Immigration Blocked 433 Foreigners in 2015
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Although real-life criminal legends like Ronnie Biggs and many Hollywood films portray Brazil as a destination for illegal immigration, a recent report by O Globo shows the borders are not open to everyone. According to the Brazilian news outlet, in 2015 the federal police immigration […]
Studio-X Rio Celebrates 5th Anniversary March 15 – 23rd
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Beginning March 15th, Studio-X Rio, an experimental lab located in Praça Tiradentes in Centro, Rio de Janeiro that is part of the global network of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) laboratories, will celebrate its fifth anniversary. The event will […]
Olympic’s Arena Carioca 3 Unveiled in Rio de Janeiro
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Arena Carioca 3 was unveiled on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro as part the on-going inauguration of Olympic and Paralympic venues for this year’s 2016 Olympics to be held in the city starting in August. The Arena Carioca 3 is the second of the […]
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 […]
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