April 18, 2024

Women-founded startups take the spotlight at Web Summit Rio

  The world’s largest conference on technology and innovation is held in Rio de Janeiro. The event, Web Summit Rio, has broken records when it comes to female participation among entrepreneurs, attendees, and speakers. The Women in Tech Lounge is an exclusive area aimed at […] Read More...

April 17, 2024

Major tech conference opens in Rio de Janeiro

Organizers of the Web Summit say 30,000 attendees, 600 speakers and some 1,000 startups are converging on Rio de Janeiro. Read More...

April 3, 2024

Brazil releases anti-dengue mosquitos

Thousands of dengue-inhibiting mosquitos were released in Rio de Janeiro this week to fight the disease that is running rampant in parts of South America. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), more than 3.5 million cases and over 1,000 deaths have been reported […] Read More...

March 29, 2024

Brazil sees significant decline in food insecurity

  A recent survey conducted by the non-profit “Zero Hunger Institute” has revealed a significant decline in severe food insecurity among Brazilians. It found the number of individuals facing this challenge dropped from 33 million in 2022 to 20 million by the end of 2023. […] Read More...

March 24, 2024

A CIIE promotional event held in Rio de Janeiro

  A delegation from the China International Import Expo (CIIE) held a first-ever promotional event in Rio de Janeiro last Friday, attracting business leaders and officials from both China and Brazil. Encouraging Brazilian business to exhibit at the seventh CIIE, say the promoters, is one […] Read More...

March 21, 2024

Brazil suffers brutal heatwave

This forecast appears to be already materializing in Brazil, as a heatwave has set new records, with Rio de Janeiro’s heat index hitting 62.3 degrees Celsius, the highest in a decade. Read More...

March 19, 2024

A women-led solar energy project in Brazil

Facing rising temperatures and soaring electricity prices, a Rio de Janeiro women-led NGO has launched its first solar energy project in partnership with a network of socio-environmental activists. The goal is to cut costs, empower women, and increase awareness about the benefits of solar power […] Read More...

March 2, 2024

Brazil’s “D-Day” to fight dengue fever

In their fight to control a raging outbreak of dengue fever, health officials in Brazil have declared Saturday, March 2, “D-Day.” More than one million cases of dengue have been confirmed since the start of the year, and at least 214 people have died from […] Read More...

February 16, 2024

Rio de Janeiro prepares to host G20 Foreign Ministers meeting

Next week, the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting will take place at Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. This is the first major meeting of the G20 under Brazil’s presidency.  The year-long agenda will focus on President Lula da Silva’s key priorities: hunger, sustainable development, […] Read More...

February 13, 2024

Samba school celebrate indigenous people during Brazilian Carnival

In Rio de Janeiro, they call it “the greatest show on earth”, a parade featuring the top 12 samba schools. The city’s main tourist attraction is more than a show, the parade also serves as a platform for Brazilians to showcase their culture and address […] Read More...