Rio de Janeiro’s Olympics prep is being described as ‘the worst’ yet – Public Radio International

Public Radio InternationalThe Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are still two years away, but international officials are already concerned the facilities may not be ready on time. Olympic officials have called Rio’s preparations “the worst” — worse even than the notoriously late … …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Westinghouse forms subsidiary in Rio de Janeiro – PennEnergy (press release)

Westinghouse forms subsidiary in Rio de JaneiroPennEnergy (press release)Westinghouse Electric Company has announced the formation of Westinghouse Electric do Brasil Ltda in Rio de Janeiro to better serve its customers and partners, strengthen its ties with regional suppliers, and align itself more appropriately with the … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News … Read more

Olympic official: 2016 Rio de Janeiro preparations ‘the worst’ – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesThe International Olympic Committee usually paints all things Games-related in a rosy, optimistic hue. That is not the case with Rio de Janeiro‘s troubled preparations for the the 2016 Summer Olympics. An IOC vice president who has visited Brazil …Rio’s Olympic Prep The ‘Worst’ Ever, IOC Vice President SaysHuffington PostOlympics: Rio de Janeiro … Read more

Street crime is surging in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s biggest tourist destination – Canada.com

Canada.comStreet crime is surging in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s biggest tourist destination, as police brace for the 400,000 fans expected for the quadrennial soccer tournament in six weeks. The lawlessness coincides with a slowing economy and simmering discontent … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | … Read more

Olympics: Rio de Janeiro preparations blasted as worst ever – gulfnews.com

gulfnews.comSydney: International Olympic Committee Vice-President John Coates on Tuesday piled pressure on 2016 host Rio de Janeiro, blasting its preparations as the worst he has ever seen. The Australian, who has made six visits to Rio as a member of the IOC …Rio 2016 preparations “worst I have experienced” admits IOC vice-presidentInsidethegames.biz (blog)International Olympic Committee … Read more

Debating Development Cooperation: The Future International Cooperation … – Institute of Development Studies

Debating Development Cooperation: The Future International Cooperation …Institute of Development StudiesIn the events surrounding the BRICS academic forum in Rio de Janeiro March 2014, the Rising Powers in International Development (RPID) team at the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) hosted the Future International Cooperation Policy Network, … …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From … Read more

IPC marathon events to be held in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo – Insidethegames.biz

IPC marathon events to be held in Rio de Janeiro and São PauloInsidethegames.bizApril 28 – Races in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo will be added to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Marathon Americas Cup events for the next four years, it has been announced. The deal, announced by IPC Athletics in conjunction … … Read more

Tensions rise in Rio de Janeiro slum after shooting death of elderly woman … – Fox News

Fox NewsA charred car with Rio de Janeiro plates sits parked on the side of the street after protesters set several vehicles on fire to protest the death of an elderly woman who died yesterday during a police operation against suspected drug traffickers in the …Tensions rise in Rio slum after elderly deathMiamiHerald.comYouth death sparks … Read more

Fitch: Operating Efficiency Key for Brazilian Water/Wastewater Operators – The Herald | HeraldOnline.com (press release)

Fitch: Operating Efficiency Key for Brazilian Water/Wastewater OperatorsThe Herald | HeraldOnline.com (press release)RIO DE JANEIRO — Fitch Ratings has published a new report on the Brazilian water/wastewater sector that highlights the industry’s need for adequate operating efficiency and generation of cash flow from operations (CFFO). Both will be necessary to … and more …read more … Read more

Fitch Affirms Ratings; Maintains Outlooks on 3 Brazilian Subsidiaries of … – The Herald | HeraldOnline.com (press release)

Fitch Affirms Ratings; Maintains Outlooks on 3 Brazilian Subsidiaries of …The Herald | HeraldOnline.com (press release)SAO PAULO & RIO DE JANEIRO — Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National ratings of Banco Caixa Geral Brasil S.A. (BCG-Brasil), Banco Rabobank International Brasil S.A. (Rabobank) and Banco Credit Agricole Brasil S.A. (BCAB). The Rating Outlook on … and … Read more

Demi Lovato Shocked After Desperate Stage Invader BITES Security Guard At … – Entertainmentwise

EntertainmentwiseThe ‘Heart Attack’ singer brought her sold-out Neon Lights tour to the Citibank Hall in Rio de Janeiro for a second night on Sunday in support of her latest album ‘Demi,’ and it seems it was possibly her most raucous show to date. Demi Lovato … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News … Read more