but transformed as it hit Brazilian soil. Tarsila’s “Favela Hill” (1924) applies Léger’s chunky forms, bright hues and flat perspective to depict a Rio shanty town peopled by confident ...

In 1891, the Canadian Pacific Railway opened its Vancouver Opera House with a performance by the Emma Juch English Opera company, a touring company from the U.S. The CPR paid the company $10,000 to ...

Take a walking tour of the city’s favelas, or shanty towns, with a Rio-based group like Favela Adventures ... People of many nationalities must obtain a visa before entering Brazil. Rio is huge and ...

Several towns and cities are considered examples of eco-cities ... Another example is Curitiba, Brazil, where numerous eco-city principles have been implemented. The city introduced a Bus Rapid ...

From our correspondent in Brazil – Brazil's right-wing hero and former president Jair Bolsonaro is ineligible to run for office until 2030 following his conviction on abuse of power charges ...

The Brazilian Carnival is a lively and diverse festival that has something for everyone. If you're looking to experience Carnival in a famous destination, here are seven must-visit places: Rio de ...

BEIJING, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Super League (CSL) club Wuhan Three Towns has signed Romanian forward Alexandru Tudorie and Brazilian striker Gustavo Sauer. Tudorie and Sauer are expected to ...

Worldwide, Brazilian women are celebrated for their allure and beauty. In particular, their captivating appearances and charismatic personalities have significantly increased their popularity on ...

And so it begins: Shakira started her massive “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” in Brazil on Tuesday night. This is the first of over 30 dates that will see the Colombian singer traveling ...

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Brazilian soy shipments halted over potential plant health issues Suspension affects Terra Roxa, Olam, C.Vale, Cargill, ADM, sources say China takes more than 70% of its soybean imports from ...