Janeiro

Sun-seekers head to Rio de Janeiro beaches as Brazil reports record daily COVID-19 cases

by

What pandemic? Thousands of sun-seekers head to Rio de Janeiro beaches as Brazil reports record daily coronavirus cases Beaches in Rio de Janeiro were filled with sunbathers at the weekend ahead of the start of the summer  Many visitors failed to wear face masks to protect themselves from possible COVID-19 infections Rio de Janeiro state … Read more

Brazilian model told Rio de Janeiro police she was ‘happy’ there after she was reported her missing

by

A Brazilian model went to the police after she was reported missing by her family to say she was ‘happy’ with her life in Rio de Janeiro just months before she was found ‘disorientated’ and shoeless in one of the city’s slum, reports have claimed. Eloisa Pinto Fontes, 26, once graced the covers of Elle, … Read more

Unlucky woman in Rio de Janeiro dodges flying vehicle tyre only for it to hit her in the head

by

Ric-ow-chet! Unlucky pedestrian dodges out-of-control vehicle tyre – only for it to bounce back off a bus stop and send her sprawling Pedestrian manages to narrowly avoid flying tyre when walking down busy road The fast-moving tyre hits a bus shelter, flies off and hits her in back of the head  CCTV footage captured the … Read more

Brazil declares state of emergency as Rio de Janeiro shuts beaches down over coronavirus outbreak

by

Brazil declares state of emergency as beaches, bars and restaurants in Rio de Janeiro close and travel is restricted amid coronavirus pandemic The Brazilian government imposed a state of emergency on Friday to combat the coronavirus epidemic  The announcement comes as confirmed cases of the deadly have doubled over there in the last two days  … Read more