Pistorius: Brazilian Runner Oliveira Defeats Favorite
CNN International is reporting that Brazilian runner Alan Fonteles Cardaso Oliveira defeated South African "Blade runner" Oscar Pistorius at the 2012 Paralympics. You may recall that...
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 activist Marielle Franco....
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...
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 spirit, we've compiled...
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 – a bold,...
FIFA Worried About Rio and Brasília Arenas
Robbie Blakeley of The Rio Times is reporting that FIFA's general secretary Jérôme Valcke is concerned that the football (soccer) arenas being built in...
Brazil Defeats Spain in 2013 Confederations Cup Final
The verdict is in - Brazil defeated Spain in the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil. "The best in the world" eliminated "the best in...
Brazil and Spain to Face Off in 2013 Confederations Cup Final
ESPNFC.com is reporting that Brazil and Spain will face-off in the Confederations Cup final on Sunday, June 30, 2013. For those who don't follow...
Police Raid Brazilian Favelas
Shasta Darlington of CNN is reporting that Brazilian police raided two slum areas (favelas) in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend in an effort...
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...
