← News
Topic · Place

Rio de Janeiro

43 articles

See also
BrazilInternational Air Transport AssociationFlávio BolsonaroJair BolsonaroLuiz Inácio Lula da SilvaNFLDallas CowboysRepública Francesa
📰

Latest Rio de Janeiro articles

Brazil’s Elas Exportam: Fostering Film and Series Exports of Women-Led Companies

Brazil’s Elas Exportam: Fostering Film and Series Exports of Women-Led Companies

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s Elas Exportam training program aims to foster film and series exports of women-led companies by developing leadership skills. Organized by Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), the program is part of a broader government and industry effort to raise the presence of Brazilian productions abroad. Debora Ivanov, […]

BrazilRío de Janeiro
Oct 7, 2026 · byVariety
Inaugural Fantastic: Brasil at Rio Film Festival Creates International Bridge for Latin American Genre Cinema, Announces Winners

Inaugural Fantastic: Brasil at Rio Film Festival Creates International Bridge for Latin American Genre Cinema, Announces Winners

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Fantastic:Brasil debuted at this year’s Rio Film Festival as a new industry platform for genre cinema in the largest country in South America. The initiative is a partnership between the Fantastic Pavilion Cannes, Rio Market, Festival do Rio, FICCI Industria, #LINK Documentary Industry Meeting, Mórbido Film Fest, and Sitges, and […]

América del SurBrazilRío de Janeiro
Oct 6, 2026 · byVariety
📰

GOL / TAP Launches Trans-Atlantic Codeshare From late-Sep 2026

Published at 1100PDT / 1800GMT 06OCT26 Brasilian carrier GOL and TAP Air Portugal earlier this month launched reciprocal codeshare partnership on Trans-Atlantic routes. Following codeshare routes went into effect since early-October 2026. GOL operated by TAP Air Portugal Lisbon – Belem Lisbon – Belo Horizonte Lisbon – Brasilia Lisbon – Florianopolis Lisbon – Fortaleza Lisbon – Natal Lisbon – Porto Alegre Lisbon – Recife Lisbon – Rio de Janeiro Galeao Lisbon – Salvador da Bahia Bahia Lisbon – Sao Paulo Guarulhos Porto – Sao Paulo Guarulhos TAP Air Portugal operated by GOL Lisbon – Rio de Janeiro Galeao

LissabonRío de Janeiro
Oct 6, 2026 · byAeroRoutes
Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term

Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election that will determine whether Latin America's biggest nation follows a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump. France 24 correspondent Jan Onoszko tells us the latest from Rio de Janeiro.

Donald TrumpFlávio BolsonaroJair Bolsonaro
Oct 4, 2026 · byFrance 24
Asghar Farhadi Says Films Like ‘Argo’ Perpetuate American White Savior Myth: ‘Who Asked You To Come and Save Us?’

Asghar Farhadi Says Films Like ‘Argo’ Perpetuate American White Savior Myth: ‘Who Asked You To Come and Save Us?’

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Twice Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who is at the Rio Film Festival to present “Parallel Tales,” spoke about the perceived hegemony of American cinema and how Hollywood shouldn’t be seen as a source for faithful portrayals of foreign cultures. Asked about “Argo” winning Best Picture just a year after “A […]

BrazilHollywoodOscar
Oct 3, 2026 · byVariety
A view from Brazil: The fight for the favela vote

A view from Brazil: The fight for the favela vote

In Brazil, more than 158 million voters are being called to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president, as well as new members of Congress and governors. In Rio de Janeiro, local candidates are fighting for one particularly sought-after electorate: the residents of favelas. FRANCE 24’s Jan Onoszko reports from Rocinha, Brazil’s largest favela.

BrazilCongreso de EE. UU.República Francesa
Sep 29, 2026 · byFrance 24
Brazil's countdown to election day: Crime and security high on voters' agenda

Brazil's countdown to election day: Crime and security high on voters' agenda

Security is a central issue in Brazil’s presidential campaign, in a country where gangs and militias have tightened their grip in recent years. Lula is accused of losing ground amid rising insecurity and violence — an issue seized on by Flavio Bolsonaro and the far right. Rio de Janeiro is one of the country’s most violent cities and a showcase for public security policy. How are Rio residents experiencing this insecurity, and will it influence their vote? FRANCE 24's Fanny Lothaire and Jan Onoszko report.

BrazilFlávio BolsonaroLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Sep 29, 2026 · byFrance 24
Rediscover Latin America with Air Canada this Winter

Rediscover Latin America with Air Canada this Winter

Air Canada is inviting European travellers to start planning their winter escapes with its expanded Winter 2026-27 schedule, offering more seamless connections to Latin America than ever before. With the addition of new services to destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City and Costa Rica this winter, Air Canada is making it easier for European travellers to discover destinations than ever. Whether exploring ancient ruins, vibrant cities, or tropical coastlines, passengers can enjoy convenient connections and a smoother journey to the heart of Latin America.

Air Canadafavorable
Air CanadaLatin AmericaRío de Janeiro
Sep 29, 2026 · byBreaking Travel News
📰

China Eastern Expands Aerolineas Argentinas Codeshare in 4Q26

Published at 1200PDT / 1900GMT 17SEP26 China Eastern from October 2026 plans to expand codeshare partnership with Aerolineas Argentinas, covering the latter’s various routes in South America. Following codeshare routes are scheduled to commence on 01OCT26. China Eastern operated by Aerolineas Argentinas Buenos Aires Aeroparque – Cordoba Buenos Aires Aeroparque – El Calafate Buenos Aires Aeroparque – Iguazu Buenos Aires Aeroparque – Mendoza Buenos Aires Aeroparque – Rio de Janeiro Galeao Buenos Aires Aeroparque – Salta Buenos Aires Aeroparque – San Carlos Bariloche Buenos Aires Aeroparque – Santiago de Chile Buenos Aires Aeroparque – Sao Paulo Guarulhos Buenos Aires Aeroparque – Ushuaia Buenos Aires Ezeiza – Cordoba Buenos Aires Ezeiza – Iguazu Buenos Aires Ezeiza – Mendoza Buenos Aires Ezeiza – Rio de Janeiro Galeao Buenos Aires Ezeiza – Salta Buenos Aires Ezeiza – San Carlos Bariloche Buenos Aires Ezeiza – Ushuaia

China Eastern Airlinesneutral
América del SurChina Eastern AirlinesRío de Janeiro
Sep 17, 2026 · byAeroRoutes
TAP AIR PORTUGAL LAUNCHES NEW FLIGHT FROM PORTO TO SAL ISLAND

TAP AIR PORTUGAL LAUNCHES NEW FLIGHT FROM PORTO TO SAL ISLAND

TAP Air Portugal is set to connect Porto directly to the island of Sal in Cape Verde. From 25 October, Porto will have another intercontinental route operated by the airline, which already connects the city to New York, Boston, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Luanda and Praia, as well as London, Paris, Zurich, Geneva, Terceira and Funchal.

BostonGinebraLondon
Aug 18, 2026 · byBreaking Travel News
The US government’s mislabelled map of Africa at a global Aids conference shows again a failure to understand the continent | Kenneth Ngure

The US government’s mislabelled map of Africa at a global Aids conference shows again a failure to understand the continent | Kenneth Ngure

This crude lack of thought is influencing crucial budget decisions on HIV programmes, which were cut by 25% worldwide in 2025 At the end of July, thousands of scientists, advocates and policymakers gathered at Aids 2026, the 26th International Aids Conference in Rio de Janeiro, to advance the global HIV response. But during one high-profile session, a jarring moment threatened to derail our focus: a slide presented by a senior US state department official displayed a map of Africa with country names glaringly scrambled and mislabelled. While the mistake apparently occurred due to an over-reliance on AI tools, it carried a painful symbolic weight for many of us. It reinforced a longstanding frustration: that too many political leaders treat Africa as a monolithic abstraction rather than a continent of 54 distinct sovereign nations. Continue reading...

AfricaRío de Janeiro
Aug 4, 2026 · byThe Guardian