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Keep up to date with the latest news, updates and hot perspectives. The Rio Times is an English-language news company covering Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. It covers local and national politics, business, real estate, travel, and entertainment, including a daily Rio nightlife guide.
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In Brazilian politics, parliamentary leaders Arthur Lira and Rodrigo Pacheco navigate the intricate landscape of AI regulation. A compelling story unfolds as these two figures confront the challenges and opportunities this technology presents. Lira, the assertive President of the Chamber of Deputies, and Pacheco, his counterpart in the Senate, confront their differing visions on how ..read more
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This week, the Brazilian and U.S. financial markets brace for pivotal updates that could sway investor sentiment and stock values. In Brazil, the spotlight shines on the upcoming release of the IPCA-15 inflation preview for April by the IBGE, scheduled for 9 AM on Friday. This statistic, a bellwether for economic trends, is poised to ..read more
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Welcome to your complete and detailed guide to today’s thrilling soccer fixtures across various leagues and countries. Whether you’re a fan of Brazilian Série B or international leagues, we’ve got all the details on where and when to watch the matches live. Here’s where you can catch today’s key matches live: Brazilian Série B 7:00 ..read more
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In Asunción’s La Nueva Olla Stadium, Fluminense from Brazil and Paraguay’s Cerro Porteño ended their third-round Copa Libertadores match with a 0-0 draw. This outcome left Fluminense leading Group A with five points, just ahead of Chile’s Colo-Colo due to tiebreakers. Cerro Porteño follows closely with four points, and Alianza Lima of Peru remains at ..read more
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At the 2024 Aviação + Brasil Awards, Florianópolis Airport secured the title of Brazil's best airport. The Ministry of Ports and Airports hosted this event, which honored the sector's top achievements. This award, recognizing exceptional service based on passenger satisfaction and flight punctuality, marked Florianópolis Airport's fourth win with an impressive score of 4.74 out ..read more
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In 2023, global wine production fell by 10%, reaching its lowest point since 1961 with a harvest of 237 million hectoliters. This information is sourced from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), a leading authority in global wine and vine data. Consumption fell by 3%, marking a difficult year worldwide. Italy and Spain ..read more
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In a key move to boost regional energy stability, Brazil's Petrobras signed a pioneering agreement with Argentina's Enarsa. This three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is aimed at deepening cooperation in the natural gas sector. Moreover, the partnership promises to facilitate the exchange of critical information and explore energy synergies between the two giants. This alliance ..read more
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In 2023, Argentina faced a steep climb in its private external debt, soaring by $15.97 billion from the previous year to a daunting total of $103.155 billion. This increase was primarily driven by commercial debts, accounting for $65.659 billion of the total burden. The sharp rise in import obligations, swelling by $14.499 billion, highlighted the ..read more
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Amid the turmoil and violence that has long gripped Haiti, a beacon of hope emerges with the establishment of a Transitional Presidential Council. This pivotal move follows the resignation of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry, marking a critical juncture for the nation. The newly formed council, a mosaic of Haiti’s diverse political and social fabric ..read more
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In the bustling metropolis of São Paulo, the real estate market is showing signs of robust growth, with property prices ascending across several key neighborhoods. This dynamic shift is highlighted in a recent study by QuintoAndar, which details the price variations within São Paulo. It compares them to similar trends in Rio de Janeiro and ..read more