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The Rio Times staff is a network of freelance journalists and bloggers from around the world who inform us about news from their regions and specific topics. This information is collected, reviewed and processed in our newsroom.

Carnival 2024 in São Paulo: Street Parties Today, February 11

Today, over 40 Carnival blocos, including Chora e Rebola and Bloco da Pabllo, electrify São Paulo, attracting thousands. The majority of these street parties start...

Carnival 2024 in Rio: Street Parties Today, Sunday, February 11

This Sunday, February 11, Rio de Janeiro's streets will be filled with hundreds of revelers eager to celebrate. Highlighted street parties include "Turbilhão Carioca" in...

Brazilian City São Vicente Halts Carnival Amidst Violence

Due to escalating violence between police and criminal factions resulting in 14 deaths, São Vicente in São Paulo, Brazil, has canceled its Carnival celebrations. This...

Gol Points Finger at Latam for Aircraft and Pilot Poaching

Gol Airlines has accused Latam Airlines of trying to capitalize on its financial issues by targeting its Boeing planes and pilots, according to the...

Brazil’s Coffee Exports to China Leap

In January, the Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé) reported a surge in Brazil's coffee exports to China, with a jump of 153.9%, highlighting China's crucial...

S&P 500 Surpasses 5,000 Points for the First Time

The New York stock markets ended on a mixed note on Friday as the S&P 500 reached a historic milestone, surpassing 5,000 points for...

Mixed Finishes in European Markets Amid Economic Speculations

On Friday, European stock markets ended mixed as investors mulled over inflation figures from Germany and the US. This comes as both the European Central...

Brazil’s Ibovespa Faces Pre-Carnival Dip, Influenced by Key Stocks

On the eve of Carnival, the Ibovespa index saw a subdued session, pulled down by significant shares like Vale (VALE3), Petrobras (PETR4), and Banco...

U.S. Dollar Declines as Inflation Aligns With Predictions

The U.S. dollar saw a decrease against the Brazilian real on Friday, influenced by U.S. inflation figures matching expectations. This period of trading was marked...

Maritime Security Concerns Escalate in the Red Sea

Security concerns in the Red Sea have heightened, as noted by leaders from top shipping companies. Despite actions by Western nations to deter attacks by...

Bitcoin Nears One-Month High, Fueled by ETFs and Halving Anticipation

Bitcoin's recent surge past $48,000, marking a one-month peak, is fueled by significant investments into U.S. funds and anticipation of the April 'halving' event. This...

Cabo Verde’s Consumer Confidence Hits Four-Year High

In December, Cape Verde witnessed a notable rise in consumer confidence, achieving the highest index value of 14 in four years. This peak signifies a...

Brazil’s Services Sector Sees Steady Growth in 2023

In 2023, Brazil's services sector grew by 2.3% from the previous year, celebrating its third straight year of growth. Not since 2012 to 2014 had...

Japan’s Stock Market Reaches 34-Year High

On Friday, Japan's Nikkei 225 index crossed 37,000 points for the first time in 34 years. This event has sparked interest among investors about potentially...

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