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INTRODUCING RIO TIMES ONLINE

Hailing from Swiss roots, the Rio Times serves as an independent English-language publication, fostering connection and intrigue for those engrossed in the enigmatic landscapes of Brazil and Latin America.

Originating from a humble inception in June 2009, we embarked on this journey as a bifocal print and digital news outlet.

Our mission was—and remains—to present succinct and articulate insights into the burgeoning news and contemporary issues shaping Brazil and Latin America—all in English.

Our process involves careful curation of existing news resources, predominantly those hailing from Portuguese and Spanish-language media establishments with a digital presence.

We passionately pursue accuracy, equilibrium, and impartiality in our reportage, though we acknowledge our content is reflective of our sources, primarily leading newspapers and magazines across Latin America.

In alignment with the rapid progression of digitization, we transitioned into an exclusively online platform, bidding adieu to our print versions.

Post-2020 marked a strategic evolution in our coverage, as we began delving deeper into reports from across Latin America.

Recognizing the increasing interdependence in our globalized context, we believe a country's story can no longer be told in isolation.

In a groundbreaking move in August 2021, we introduced "curated alternative narratives" to our readership.

This innovative segment was primarily aimed at giving a voice to marginalized narratives on critical issues such as Covid-19, eventually broadening to encompass topics like the Ukraine crisis, among others.

With the palpable shift towards a multipolar world no longer under the sole influence of the West, we turned our journalistic lens towards the Global South in 2023.

Our efforts have been warmly received, as posts in this category have consistently topped our most-read list.

The Rio Times has enjoyed a significant surge in its readership, witnessing a tenfold increase in active readers from 2019 to 2022.

A distinct shift has occurred in our readership demographics since 2019.

No longer are our readers primarily English-speaking expats residing in Brazil, but rather a diverse cohort of individuals and organizations worldwide with an avid interest in Brazil, Latin America, and the Global South.

Our readership extends worldwide, with France leading ahead of the United States, Germany, Brazil, India, the United Kingdom, and Poland.

Together, these seven countries account for 60% of our monthly traffic, followed by Canada, Russia, and Turkey.

Reporters and Editors:
Matthias Camenzind – Publisher and Editor
Rocco Caldero – Production, special reports
Iolanda Fonseca – Production and Special Reports
Riet Tramèr – Proofreading
Lise Alves – Politics and Business, Senior Reporter/Editor
Richard Mann – Business, Arts and Culture, Reporter/Editor
Lachlan Williams – Business, Arts and Culture, Reporter/Editor
Peter Rosenwald – Opinions
Milan Sime Martinic – Brasilia, special reports
Arkady Petrov – Business, Politics, Arts and Culture, Special Reports, Reporter/Editor
Juan Martinez – Mercosur and Latin America, Reporter/Editor
Over 10 Contributing Reporters – Business, Politics, Arts and Culture, Special Reports, Reporter/Editor