Brazil’s drug gangs haul in more cash from fuel than cocaine
Brazilian drug gangs are bringing in far more money from fuel and other products than from cocaine trafficking, an expansion ...
Malay Mail16h
In Rio de Janeiro ganglands, glitchy GPS can have deadly consequences
One victim was visiting Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Another hopped into an Uber for a night out in ...
Buenos Aires Times22h
In Río de Janeiro, a wrong turn leads from paradise to peril
Around the corner from Brazil's biggest tourist attractions lie gang-guarded areas where 19 people were shot last year.
Vanguard1d
In Rio de Janeiro, a wrong turn leads from paradise to peril
January, a dashcam video went viral of another Uber driver begging rifle-toting men for mercy after being diverted into the Cidade Alta favela with his terrified passenger in the backseat.
What are the seven wonders of the world? How to visit the sites on the modern list
Representing a united heritage and respect for the collective history of our world, this is how to visit all seven modern ...
America Magazine4d
Catholic kitsch: Why simple religious art is actually great
From glow-in-the-dark rosary beads to St. Christopher dashboard statues and Pope Francis bobbleheads, a tribute to the complicated life of Catholic kitsch ...
From the Amazon Rainforest to Rio Carnival: Why travellers fall in love with Brazil
Brazil captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, the vast Amazon rainforest, the iconic Christ the ...