Topic: Bahia

Rio de Janeiro polishes its police ahead of Olympics

As Rio de Janeiro celebrates Carnival, the city looks ahead to the bigger show of the 2016 Olympics. 

Could police strikes spread in Brazil?

Local police are striking over pay in Salvador, and some fear the unrest could spread to Rio just in time for Carnival, writes guest blogger Julia Michaels.

Why deforesters could soon have freer rein in the Amazon

Despite overwhelming support among the Brazilian public for harsh measures against illegal deforesters, Brazil's Congress looks set to loosen deforestation restrictions instead. Why?

'Heterosexual Pride Day' in São Paulo?

Proponents of a straight pride parade say that it is needed to shore up Brazil's eroding 'morals.' But critics call it a homophobic distraction from the serious problems that afflict the city.

Brazilian soccer clubs flexing new financial muscle

Star striker Carlos Tevez's transfer from Manchester City to Corinthians in São Paulo, unthinkable 10 years ago, is now a real possibility thanks to the strong real and Brazilian teams' new business professionalism.

Brazilian soap operas get their first black lead actor

The introduction of André Gurgel, who plays a more ambiguous character rather than the typical all-good or all-bad supporting role for black actors, indicates the growing influence of Brazil's black and mixed-race population.

In Brazil, more than a cookstove

Families in poor rural areas of Brazil cook on woodstoves. A local nonprofit offers a better design, letting families enjoy cleaner, healthier, more efficient cooking – while burning less carbon.

Blame game begins in wake of deadly Brazil floods

As the Brazil floods continue, some blame municipalities for allowing residents to build in insecure areas, while others blame the federal government for misallocating funds.

Bahia Emerald ownership battle underway in LA

Bahia Emerald: The boulder-sized emerald is one of the largest gems ever discovered.

Penguin deaths on Brazil's beaches caused by unusual currents

Penguin deaths on the beaches of São Paulo state in Brazil may be caused by hunger or exhaustion after coming in search of food.

The Other Half of My Soul

CD Reviews: Torrential tropical music reigns

Brazilian and Latin musicians, via San Francisco and Boston, join British electronica wizards, via India, to redefine global musical styles.