Brazil: Marielle Franco’s Family Requests Protection
Telesur Brasilia is reporting the family of assassinated human rights activist Marielle Franco has asked for protection after receiving death threats....
Marielle Franco: U.N. Calls for Investigation into Assassination
Philip Reeves of National Public Radio (NPR) is reporting the U.N. is calling for an investigation into the assassination of Brazilian...
Brazil: 2016 Olympic Rings Unveiled in Rio
Reporting for the Rio Times, Chesney Hearst reports officials have unveiled the Olympic rings structure in Madureira Park located in the...
Brazil: Mudslides in Salvador Cause 21 Deaths
The local news media in Salvador, the capital of the Northeastern state of Bahia, are reporting that heavy rains that began on...
FIFA World Cup Starts Today: Top 5 Reasons to Watch
One of the worlds most highly-anticipated sports events kicks off today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The games have been mired...
Brazil: Reggae Music Honored at Florianopolis Carnival
Cecilia Campbell-Livingston is reporting that Reggae music has gone carnival in Brazil. Singers Bunny Wailer and Andrew Tosh, music industry veteran...
The Burton Wire's Christmas Playlist
The Burton Wire would like to wish you a safe and Happy Holiday season! To help you get into the Christmas...
EXCLUSIVE: Sergio Mendes Talks 'A Night in Rio', Duke Ellington and will.i.am
After five decades, the legendary Sergio Mendes happily remains on the cutting edge of music. The proud Brazilian attributes his sound...
EXCLUSIVE: Sergio Mendes Talks ‘A Night in Rio’, Duke Ellington and will.i.am
After five decades, the legendary Sergio Mendes happily remains on the cutting edge of music. The proud Brazilian attributes his sound...
Legendary Brazil Goal Keeper Gylmar dos Santos Neves Dies
The Bleacher Report is reporting that legendary goal keeper Gylmar dos Santos Neves has died. Often thought of as the greatest...