August - 2016

Breaking: Brazil President Dilma Rousseff Impeached In Resounding Vote

The historic vote ends 13 years of leftist rule in Latin America’s biggest country. It also marks the fourth time that an elected Brazilian president does not finish the term.

Presidential Impeachment Creates Crucial Questions For Brazil

What are the key questions facing Brazil over the coming weeks and months? Below, a look ahead.

Live From Brazil: Season Finale Of House Of Cards (Real Life Edition)

Every element of TV drama you could want when you click play, you’ll get today if you’re watching the final phase of the Brazilian impeachment process of former president Dilma Rousseff.

What's Next For Brazil, Post-Olympics? A Cheat Sheet

Residents of Rio de Janeiro awoke today to cold, rainy weather, and lots of questions.

In Brazil, The Long Shadow Of 7 - 1

This afternoon, the Brazilian men’s soccer team will take on the Germans. At stake: an Olympic gold medal. Also at stake: layers and layers of injured Brazilian national pride needing to heal after an incident simply referred to here as “7 – 1″ or “7 x 1″.

Ashton Eaton Begins Quest To Repeat As 'World's Greatest Athlete'

And why he thinks you should watch him in the pole vault.

Strange Things Are Afoot In The Ryan Lochte Robbery Story

A story of a robbery starts to draw questions, and a Brazilian judge orders the seizure of the Olympic swimmer's passport.

Brazil Women's Soccer Loses, Quashing High Olympic Hopes

Here in Brazil, a palpable shift has been felt over the past two years, a shift away from men’s soccer and toward women’s.

In Brazil's Olympic Sports, When It Comes To Argentina, 'Anything Goes'

Argentinians roam the Olympic Park in tight groups, like gazelles in a valley surrounded by lions, moving quickly.

10 Apps You Need If You're At The Olympics -- Or If You Ever Go To Brazil

Turns out, you’ll likely want to download a few, all of which promise to make your life a little easier.

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