SHOCKING: Rio | Mind Blowing Facts

Far right on the march and Lula’s failures: key drivers of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Brazil surge

Experts say strength of evangelical church and stubbornness of Lula, 80, also helped propel Jair Bolsonaro’s son to first-round election win

The Guardian - US · 1h ago

Brazil’s presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula

Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro put in a stronger than expected showing, with Lula calling the result ‘unexpected’

The Guardian - UK · 20h ago

São Paulo, Rio, Minas Gerais Governor Races: What State Elections Tell Us Before the Presidential Winner Is Called

Brazil's 2026 election is live. Tarcísio leads São Paulo at 50%, Paes holds Rio, and Cleitinho dominates Minas. Here's what to watch before the presidential count.

Latin Times · Oct 4

Residents find their own way to tackle gang problem in Rio after deadliest-ever police operation

Many Brazilians say the current approach favoring armed confrontations between police and the groups is inefficient and results in indiscriminate loss of life

The Independent UK · Sep 27

From Gujarat to Rio: How India's pollution solution could offer lessons for Delhi-NCR’s dirty air crisis

An Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages industries to reduce pollution through economic incentives. The successful pilot in Surat demonstrated significant emission reductions and cost savings for factories. This innovative model is now being considered for adoption in Rio de…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Stray Kids Just Broke a 41-Year Rock in Rio Rule — Here's What Actually Happened Onstage

Stray Kids became Rock in Rio's first K-pop headliner in 41 years, but the crowd-safety alert and ticket sellout claims need a correction.

Latin Times · Sep 13

Beyond bloc politics: India’s BRICS bet on multipolarity

Under India's BRICS chairmanship, the importance of practical cooperation is underscored with an aim to launch impactful development initiatives. Enhancing citizens' lives through tailored health programs and technology is paramount. The chairmanship also prioritizes the nurturing of startup ecosystems and the support of MSMEs, while dedicating significant efforts to climate…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

De-dollarisation: BRICS takes a measured route, focuses on payments and not on common currency

There is no mention of a common BRICS currency or a formal call for replacement of the US dollar. Instead, the document sticks to the more incremental, technocratic language the bloc has used since Rio and Kazan: interoperable payment systems, local-currency settlement, and voluntary cooperation among members who "respect national…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

How a month-long competitive food tour is rewriting the story of Rio’s favelas

‘The doors that aren’t open to us in the rest of the city, we open for ourselves here,’ Maria Cristina de Sales says

The Guardian - US · Sep 11

Brazil’s polluted Rio mangroves were disappearing under waste; then local fishers restored 18.2 hectares and more than 60 animal species returned

Decades of pollution, untreated sewage, industrial activity and waste have placed heavy pressure on the mangroves around Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay in Brazil. Yet in one of the bay’s remaining protected mangrove areas, local fishers and conservationists have been working to reverse the damage. Through Projeto UÇÁ, run by…

The Times of India · Aug 27