Brazil, Paraguay blackout sends residents to Twitter
Region: BrazilA problem at a large dam was responsible for a massive blackout across several countries in Rio de Janeiro, San Paulo, and other large cities in several South American countries Tuesday evening. According to Telegraph.co.... more
Views: 1896Rio de Janeiro Tense After 5 Die in Drug Violence
Region: BrazilAt least five people were killed and eight injured in Rio de Janeiro today in intense clashes between drug traffickers and police, Globo (Portuguese) reports. A police helicopter was shot down and five buses were destroye... more
Views: 2503Rio: symbol of Brazil's violence
Region: BrazilIn August 2007, one morning, volunteers of the Rio de Paz movement (”River of Peace”) made up a cemetery of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro’s beach. The most famous beach in the world was indeed cove... more
Views: 3667Chichen Itza, the Colosseum, and Statue of Christ the Redeemer: Three of the 7 'New' Wonders of the
Region: PortugalThe ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Colosseum in Rome, and the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro were recently named three of the 7 'new' world wonders during a televised celebrity-studded c... more
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