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Comment on Iguassu Falls — One of the Great Natural Wonders of the World by 5 Landmarks You Must See While in Brazil

5 Landmarks You Must See While in Brazil — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:58:45 +0000

[...] the border between Brazil and Argentina is Iguazu Falls. Over 275 falls make up Iguazu, with some of the falls going as high as 269 feet. Some say that at [...]

Comment on Bars, Clubs, Theaters, Museums, Libraries Closed During Fire Safety Checks in Rio by 16 People Have Been Indicted Over Night Club Fire

16 People Have Been Indicted Over Night Club Fire — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:26:37 +0000

[...] the Rio Grande do Sul police announced their 55 day investigative results into the night club fire in Santa Maria that killed 241 people and left 632 people injured. The investigation will now call for the conviction of sixteen people. 35 charges are being pressed [...]

Comment on Rio Favelas Getting Eco-Friendly Homes by Death Toll Has Reached 28 in Petropolis

Death Toll Has Reached 28 in Petropolis — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:17:30 +0000

[...] of Wednesday, the rains have stopped, and the Rio state warning system was no longer in a state of [...]

Comment on Police in Rio Preparing for Major Events by Rio Favelas Getting Eco-Friendly Homes

Rio Favelas Getting Eco-Friendly Homes — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:28:45 +0000

[...] a new standard for public housing in Rio. This is also part of the city’s plan to gear up and prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Filed Under: Brazil in the News Tagged With: eco-friendly [...]

Comment on Golf Course Design Selected for 2016 Rio Olympics by Police in Rio Preparing for Major Events

Police in Rio Preparing for Major Events — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:28:37 +0000

[...] is the upcoming hosting of the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013, the FIFA World Cup in 2014, and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Millions of tourists are expected to be arriving in the city for these events. There is also a [...]

Comment on Brazil’s Reaction to Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation by New Argentine Pope: Brazil’s Reaction

New Argentine Pope: Brazil’s Reaction — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:45:47 +0000

[...] – God” gained popularity as thousands of Brazilians tweeted it after the selection of the new pope. Some Brazilians were also a little upset by losing to Argentina, who is a major rival for Brazil [...]

Comment on Rainy Day Activities in Rio by Real Estate in Macae Set to Grow

Real Estate in Macae Set to Grow — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:55:22 +0000

[...] is a city located about 180 km north of Rio and has been an up and coming city since the discovery of enormous oil and gas deposits. [...]

Comment on Top 5 Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro by Rainy Day Activities in Rio

Rainy Day Activities in Rio — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:00:10 +0000

[...] always wish you sunshine during your visit to Rio, but inevitably you’ll experience a rainy day or two. Don’t [...]

Comment on Brazilian Unemployment is at a 10 Year Low by After Retirement, Brazilians Continue to Work

After Retirement, Brazilians Continue to Work — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:48:09 +0000

[...] Marcelo Neri, stated that last year was a strong year for Brazil’s labor market, and that the lower GDP growth in 2012 did not have an adverse effect on the average employee. However, he states this might not continue [...]

Comment on Golf Course Design Selected for 2016 Rio Olympics by Brazil Forces Crack Addicts into Treatment

Brazil Forces Crack Addicts into Treatment — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:02:52 +0000

[...] that Rio is instituting this program in an effort to clean up before the FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. There are also many that believe this is an incredibly ineffective way of treating addicts. [...]