As a tribute to doctors and nurses battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter service.
Venezuelan cyclist Angie González joins the country’s roster of qualified athletes for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympic Games. She and 45 other Venezuelans will try to snag as many Olympic medals as they can in several events.
Being Brazilian is more than just genetics for Brazil native Andreia Cardoso, a designer and co-owner of swimwear brand Corpo Bonito. It's a lifestyle, a mindset and a business model for the Brazilian sports and swimwear company, whose mission is to help women embrace their curves and diverse body types and feel more comfortable about themselves at the beach.