November 27, 2016 Vendors at Rio’s Olympic venues already running out of food Just days into the games and many have warned that drastic measures must be taken.
October 17, 2016 At least 9 dead after Brazilian prison mutiny Police say at least nine people have been killed at a Brazilian penitentiary in a clash between rival gangs of inmates in the northern state of Roraima.
July 26, 2016 Worried about Rio? What travelers need to know before heading to the Olympic Games Is Brazil safe? Will your cellphone work? Can I even get tickets? We've got all your questions about the upcoming games covered.
July 18, 2016 4 crew members missing after cruise ship explodes and sinks in the Amazon The river cruise ship was owned by luxury river cruise company Aqua Expeditions.
July 5, 2016 Is 'slum tourism' an inappropriate travel trend? Touring impoverished slums is a big moneymaker for tourism agencies-- but is it inappropriate?
June 19, 2016 1 dead after gunmen storm Brazil hospital to free suspected drug trafficker One patient was killed and a nurse and an off-duty policeman were wounded when armed men stormed a Rio de Janeiro hospital in a brazen plot to free a suspected drug trafficker, Brazilian police said.
May 19, 2016 Could Brazil's political upheaval derail the Olympics? Brazil’s ongoing political crisis and the threat of zika have cast doubts on the country's ability host the Summer Olympic Games.
May 17, 2016 Dangerous cities you should never tour alone Think twice before visiting these dangerous cities in a part of one.
March 30, 2016 Pablo was here: Inside the real Colombia of today Men don’t get any more polarizing than Pablo Escobar.
February 1, 2016 How to protect yourself from Zika virus As Zika virus spreads "explosively" throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself.