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Brazilian state can learn lessons from its rival’s investment in public security
Beyond the beaches and partying, optimism is growing about the city’s economic prospects
Facial recognition system in Rio’s biggest mall was developed in Gordon’s Wine Bar
Coolheaded executive faces Brazilian rage after mudslide kills more than 110
The loss is felt by teams across the world studying and protecting biodiversity
Critics say blaze is testament to low priority given to culture
Brazil has lost cultural treasures and any interest in rational argument
Blaze guts 200-year-old collection as critics point to government neglect
200-year-old collection included items of domestic and international significance
‘Incalculable’ loss shocks nation already reeling from political and economic crises
Allegations related to previous role at Philips Medical Systems
Brazil’s anti-corruption purge should be celebrated, not decried
Start-ups offer software that help businesses cope with country’s security problems
Critics say Temer has eye on election with military intervention in favelas
Intervention comes as crime blights city’s famous carnival and violence increases
Rising crime in the city’s slums is spilling over in to politics and the economy
Is China the saviour or captor of the Latin American country’s assets?
Far-right nationalist congressman takes aim at crime
Prosecutors say ex-governor arranged for $2m to be paid to IOC member for vote
A year after the Olympics, crime is up, the economy down and corruption rife
