Testing By AP Finds Water At 2016 Olympic Sites 'Rife With Human Sewage'
The AP commissioned tests over a five-month period. Experts who reviewed the results found that not a single venue is fit for swimming or even boating.
Rio de Janeiro
Expats Find Brazil's Reputation For Race-Blindness Is Undone By Reality
Brazil is touted as one of the most racially harmonious places in the world, but people of color who move there say they are surprised at the degree of discrimination they face based on skin color.
On A Scale Of 1 To 10, Brazil Gets A Zero For Disability Access
Brazil is hosting not just the Olympics in 2016 but also the Paralympics. And activists for the disabled say Rio de Janeiro has a long and potholed road ahead of it to get ready for the games.
Samba School Outrage Points To Carnival's Murky Financial History
One of the top schools competing in the Carnival parade received $3.5 million from Equatorial Guinea, sparking outrage in Brazil. The move puts a spotlight on Carnival's questionable sponsorships.
Pope's Visit: A Bumpy Test Run For Rio's World Cup, Olympics
The visit by Pope Francis was marred by security lapses, traffic chaos and other logistical snafus. The event, World Youth Day, was seen as a test for Rio, which hosts the World Cup next year and the summer Olympics in 2016.