Contributing Reporter
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Bovespa Has Worst Semester Since 2008
By Maria Lopez Conde, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s stock exchange, the Bovespa, suffered a 22 percent loss in the first...
Rio’s Lixo Zero Littering Law Postponed
By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The implementation of a new law introducing heavy fines for littering in Rio de Janeiro,...
Brazil Protests Await Government Action
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Nearly a month of countrywide protests amidst the global spotlight of hosting (and winning)...
Brazil Seleção Now Look to World Cup
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "The champions are back!" declared the Brazilian press on Monday morning. The most successful...
FLIP 2013 Literature Festival in Paraty
By Stephanie Foden, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Literature enthusiasts from around the world will be gathering in the popular colonial fishing town...
Criolo and Emicida to Launch DVD Live
By Chesney Hearst, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Saturday, July 6th two of the biggest names in Brazilian hip-hop, Criolo and Emicida,...
ChefsClub Restaurant Discounts in Rio
By Anna Kaiser, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - ChefsClub is a restaurant discount service which started in 2011, initially in Rio, and is...
No, Carla Isn’t Going to the World Cup
By Chesney Hearst, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – When film director Carla Dauden uploaded her video on the morning of June 17th the...
Best Bets for Festas Julinhas 2013
By Levi Michaels, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - June may be over, but the winter festival season starting with Festas Juninas (June Parties)...
Rio’s Maracanã Stadium is Privatized
By Levi Michaels, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following the final match of the Confederations Cup on Sunday, June 30th, ownership of Maracanã...
Golden Tulip Hotels and BHG in Rio
By Anna Kaiser and Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporters
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Golden Tulip hotel chain offers five different properties in Rio de...
Brazilian Government Still Not Getting It
Opinion, by Henry Samuels
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After three weeks of protests expressing discontent at government waste, Brazilians finally got a few ideas...
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 Nightlife Guide
Wednesday's Rio Nightlife Pick - The club Miroir has become the latest nightlife destination in Rio. Situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Lagoa...
Thursday, July 4th, 2013 Nightlife Guide
Thursday's Rio Nightlife Pick - Thursday nights are on fire at Studio RJ for the weekly shindig Arpex. This funk fest is a...