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Projecting 460,000 Infected in São Paulo, Brazil Hardens Fight Against Coronavirus

Iolanda Fonseca - March 15, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Although less forcefully than other countries, the Brazilian government stepped up the fight against the coronavirus on Friday, March 13th, and began to recommend that mayors and governors take tougher social distancing actions to curb the incidence of the Covid-19. If no such actions are...

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“I Hugged Half of Congress,” Says Coronavirus-Infected Brazilian Senator

Adele Cardin - March 15, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The first Brazilian legislator diagnosed with the Covid-19 coronavirus, Senator Nelsinho Trad had a busy schedule in Congress before...

Brazil

Former Bolsonaro Minister, Gustavo Bebianno Dies in Rio de Janeiro

Xiu Ying - March 15, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Jair Bolsonaro's former minister and pre-candidate for Mayor of Rio, Gustavo Bebianno, died on Saturday morning, March 14th in...

Art and Culture

March 17th-22nd Program at Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio

Contributing Reporter - March 15, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Check out the events currently scheduled at the CCJF — Centro Cultural Justiça Federal (Federal Justice Cultural Center) in...

Miscellaneous

Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Stand at 153,000 Worldwide

Lachlan Williams - March 15, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Confirmed cases of coronavirus have climbed to 153,000 worldwide. The Chinese Ministry of Health reported that 13 more people...

Brazil

Brazil’s Supreme Court to Rule on Ban of Blood Donations by...

Lise Alves - March 15, 2020

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) is scheduled to hear an appeal this week that may lift a restriction that many Brazilians...

Brazil

Government Issues Measure Releasing R$5 Billion to Contain Coronavirus

Iolanda Fonseca - March 15, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal government issued Provisional Measure 924/2020, providing an extraordinary credit of R$5.09 (US$1.27) billion in favor of the...

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Politics

Brazil

First Patient Confirmed with Coronavirus in Brazil Is Now Cured

Xiu Ying - March 14, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The first confirmed patient with coronavirus in Brazil is cured. He was confirmed with the disease by the Ministry...

SIPRI Report: Governments in Latin America Continue to Import Firearms

Brazil Juan Martinez - March 14, 2020

Coronavirus: City Hall Decree Permits Temporarily Restricting Entering or Leaving Rio

Brazil Xiu Ying - March 14, 2020

Brazil: 98 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases, Community Transmission in Rio and São Paulo

Brazil Adele Cardin - March 14, 2020

Municipal and State School Systems Suspend Classes in Rio

Rio de Janeiro Dorah Feliciano - March 14, 2020

Business

The Potential Impact of Coronavirus on the Brazilian Economy

Richard Mann - March 14, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uber drivers raise distressing questions: "Do you see what's going on in Italy? What do you think is going...

Economy Minister: New Measures Against Coronavirus Will Be Announced Soon

Lachlan Williams - March 14, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government will announce new measures over the next few days to tackle the coronavirus, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes...

Ibovespa, São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil News

IBOVESPA Up Over 11 Percent, Recovering to 80,000 Point Level

Richard Mann - March 14, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - IBOVESPA, the main Brazilian stock index, rose on Friday, March 13th, by more than 11 percent and returned to...

Modern Day Censorship

Brazil,Bolsonaro's government has been accused of attacking the press and journalists who write less than positive stories about the Administration.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Accused of Trying to Censure the Press

March 8, 2020

Rondônia Orders Withdrawal of “Inappropriate” Library Books, Later Retreats

February 8, 2020

Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns Censorship of ‘Porta dos Fundos’ Christmas Special

January 10, 2020

‘Porta dos Fundos’: Rio Court Orders Temporary Removal of Christmas Special

January 9, 2020

Church Wants Netflix to Compensate Each Person Offended by “Porta dos...

December 23, 2019

ANCINE Forbids Employees from Screening Brazilian Film Making Bid for Oscar

December 10, 2019

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Sports

How Covid-19 Impacts Brazilian Soccer

March 12, 2020

Paraguay Prosecutors Investigating Ronaldinho Gaúcho for More Crimes

March 9, 2020

Flamengo Soccer Club Reports Annual Revenues of Nearly R$1 Billion

March 7, 2020

Brazil’s Northeastern Soccer Clubs Balance Accounts Better Than Wealthier Teams

February 24, 2020

Pelé Dismisses Talk of Depression, Tells Fans He Is Well

February 17, 2020

Brazilian Women’s Judo Team Wins Five Medals in Bratislava

February 16, 2020

About Us

The Rio Times is an English language publication dedicated to anyone interested in Brazil and Mercosur. Beyond keeping up with national and local events, The Rio Times will also cover issues of specific interest to foreign nationals here. Our mission is to provide our readers with a broad spectrum of information and improve their understanding of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brazil, and Mercosur.

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Brazil Deploys 8,500 Armed Forces in Rio de Janeiro

National Politics Contributing Reporter - July 29, 2017

By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government announced yesterday (July 28th) that the implementation of the National Security Plan in...

Rio de Janeiro Recorded Heat Index of 54.8ºC on Saturday

Miscellaneous Xiu Ying - January 12, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Those who were at Santa Cruz station, in Rio de Janeiro, around 12:45 PM on Saturday, felt as if...

More Than 50 Million Brazilians Living Below Poverty Line

National Politics Contributing Reporter - December 16, 2017

By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Data released yesterday (December 15th) by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) shows...

For the First Time in Brazil, Blacks are the Majority in Public Universities

Brazil Juan Martinez - November 14, 2019

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2018, for the first time, black students (black or mulatto) constituted a majority - 50.3 percent - of...

TECHNOLOGY

Miscellaneous

Samsung Launches Galaxy S20 in Brazil From R$5,499

Xiu Ying - March 13, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Pledging a new user experience regarding cameras, Samsung released on Wednesday, March 11th, the new Galaxy S20 versions in...

Sirius Project Preparing to Inaugurate Research Facilities

Brazil Adele Cardin - March 11, 2020

Ultra Fast Train Traveling SP-Rio in 25 Minutes May Reach Brazil in 2025

Brazil Iolanda Fonseca - March 3, 2020

A Short History of the Petro, Venezuela’s Cryptocurrency

Technology Juan Martinez - February 26, 2020

ANATEL Releases Ranking of Brazil’s Best and Worst Landline Telecoms Providers

Brazil Dorah Feliciano - February 13, 2020

Entertainment

Art and Culture

March 17th-22nd Program at Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio

Contributing Reporter - March 15, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Check out the events currently scheduled at the CCJF — Centro Cultural Justiça Federal (Federal Justice Cultural Center) in...

Rio de Janeiro’s Fine Arts Museum Starts Building Restoration Work

Art and Culture Dorah Feliciano - March 9, 2020

March 10th-15th Program at Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio

Art and Culture Contributing Reporter - March 8, 2020

Marielle Franco’s Story Told in Fiction and Documentary Series

Film Adele Cardin - March 7, 2020

March 3rd-8th Program at Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio

Art and Culture Contributing Reporter - March 1, 2020

Nightlife Guide

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, March 15, 2020

Going Out Beatriz Miranda - March 15, 2020

We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MUSICA...

Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, March 15, 2020

Going Out Beatriz Miranda - March 15, 2020

We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. MÚSICA...

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, March 13, 2020

Going Out Beatriz Miranda - March 13, 2020

We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: ...

Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, March 13, 2020

Going Out Beatriz Miranda - March 13, 2020

We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Paralamas...

How to Deal With Laziness and Procrastination in School – sponsored

Sponsored Contributing Reporter - February 21, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Procrastination and laziness are fierce enemies of productivity. Postponing the responsibilities and homework means that when the deadline comes,...

Brazil Is Major Emerging Market for Zurich Airport; Further Investments Likely

Sponsored Lachlan Williams - February 13, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In only 14 months, Flughafen Zürich AG (Zurich Airport) has built the brand new Hercílio Luz Airport (FLN) in...

Startup Wonderland Florianópolis Might Go National and Serve as Reference for Brazil

Sponsored Ricardo Wegrzynovski - February 6, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal deputies linked to the Chamber's Parliamentary Front of Digital Economy and Citizenship, are looking into the Florianópolis ecosystem...

Looking for a Favela Tour? Skip the Jeeps — Find an Activist

Sponsored Edmund Ruge - January 29, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Carnaval 2020 is fast approaching, and if you’re one of the 1.9 million visitors flooding into Rio de Janeiro...

Tourism Tips in Ilhabela, São Paulo State

São Paulo Adele Cardin - March 15, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Famous for water sports, 'Ilhabela' (beautiful island) is the largest maritime island in Brazil and is located in the...

Búzios, the Paradise That was Made Famous by Brigitte Bardot

Brazil Oliver Mason - March 1, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A highlight of the Lake District, the city of Armação dos Búzios contains the perfect ingredients for an excellent...

Saco de Mamanguá in Paraty: World’s Only Tropical Fjord Is in State of Rio

Brazil Oliver Mason - February 24, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A fjord is a large sea inlet surrounded by high rocky mountains. Such landscapes are common in Scandinavian countries...

Fourteen Pictures of Tiradentes That Will Make You Want to Travel There

Brazil Oliver Mason - February 17, 2020

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Those visiting the town of Tiradentes, in Minas Gerais, take an incredible plunge into Brazil's colonial period. The destination...