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President Lula, COB president Carlos Arthur Nuzman and Pelé celebrate as Rio wins its bid to host the 2016 Olympics

The 2016 Olympics: A Win for Rio? (Part 1/5)

By Theresa Williamson • July 26, 2010

It was with anxiety and a tingle in the stomach that many Cariocas (Rio natives) glued themselves to their TV screens at 11am on October 2nd, 2009, awaiting the results of a decision that, should […]

Rocinha, Rain and Removals

By Gabriel Ribeiro • Translation by Mason Hacker • May 11, 2010

Clique aqui para Português The rains that fell upon Rio de Janeiro demonstrated a reality brought to the surface by a storm. Thousands of people had their homes buried, lost their relatives, and because of […]