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By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Hidden away at the eastern end of Copacabana's 4 km beach, Leme cuts an unassuming figure. However, there’s an atmosphere to the neighborhood that makes it very clear once you’ve...

By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With Rio’s scorching summer sun and crowded beaches, this time of year can drive some Cariocas and even visitors a bit crazy. Luckily Rio’s lush environment also offers some amazing...

By Sarah de Sainte Croix, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The first day of the police and firefighters’ strike in Rio passed in relative peace. Businesses and shops were open as usual, and the feeling on the...