Hugo Chavez: Home to 'Rule' or Home to Die?
The blogosphere has been lit up this week with the return of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez to Caracus. Chavez spent the last two months...
Ugochi Nwaogwugwu: 'Don't Mind Them'
To say that this has been a crazy week is pretty much an understatement. With the U.S. Supreme Court gutting section 4 of the...
Brazil: 245 People Killed in Nightclub Fire
Lucy Jordan of The Rio Times is reporting that 245 people were killed at Kiss nightclub in central Rio Grande do Sul. Brazilian President...
Brazil: Floods Claim Lives; Displace 3,000 Families
Anna Kaiser, contributing reporter to The Rio Times , is reporting that torrential rains tore across Rio de Janeiro state late last week, taking...
Brazil: Sluggish 3rd Quarter Economic Growth Causes Concern
The New York Times' Simon Romero is reporting that Brazil's economic growth has been sluggish in the third quarter. Romero writes:
"Brazil’s economy registered anemic...
Brazilian Rapper 'MC Daleste' Shot and Killed While Performing
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Brazilian rapper Daniel 'MC Daleste' Pellegrine, was shot and killed while performing on stage this past weekend. On...
BRICS Summit Takes Place in South Africa
Ben Tavener of The Rio Times is reporting that Brazil, along with Russia, India, China, and South Africa, took place in the fifth annual...
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. Media outlets reported...
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 soccer goal keeper...
Registration Deadline: Americans Living Abroad Must Re-Register to Vote
Chesney Hearst of The Rio Times is reporting that the deadline for Americans living in Brazil to register for the U.S. Presidential election is...
