Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Rio Torch Relay Day 54: Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul

The Olympic torch moved into the city of Camp Grande on day 54 of the torch relay.

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WADA Suspends Rio Anti-Doping Lab 2 Months Before Olympics

The outlook for doping controls at the 2016 Olympics became even bleaker on Friday.

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Texas’s Joanna Evans Clinches 800 Free Spot on Bahamian Olympic Team

The University of Texas’s Joanna Evans scored her first-ever Olympic berth yesterday with an 800 freestyle win under the FINA ‘A’ cut at the Bahamas’ National Championships

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El Salvador Sending 3 to Swim in Rio

The Central American nation of El Salvador will be sending three swimmers to compete at the Olympic Games in Rio this August.

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Rio 2016 Physical Ticket Stores Now Open In Brazil

The first physical ticket offices have opened this week in host nation Brazil.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 52: Várzea Grande and Cuiabá

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…

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Rio Unveils Massive Athlete Village in Celebration of Olympic Day

Today Rio released pictures and information on all aspects of the Olympic Village.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 51: Porto Velho, Rondônia

Day 51 of the Olympic torch relay went into Porto Velho, Rondônia.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 50: Rio Branco, Acre

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…

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Another Sailor Robbed At Gunpoint In Rio; AOC Demands More Security

After 2 members of the Australian Olympic sailing team were robbed at gunpoint in Rio over the weekend, the Australian Olympic Committee is demanding the city beef up security.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 49: Beautiful Backdrop Ends in Tragedy in Amazonas

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de…

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Viviane Jungblut Takes Down Brazilian Record in 800 SCM Free

At the Campeonato Gaúcho de Invierno in Brazil, Viviane Jungblut cracked the national record in the 800 free in short course…

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State Of Financial Calamity Declared By Rio’s Acting Governor

Less than 50 days out from the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games, the state of Rio de Janeiro has declared a financial state of calamity.

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WATCH: Rio 2016 Releases Hype Video with Less Than 50 Days Remaining

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games are less than fifty days away, and the world’s best athletes are putting in their…

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Brazilian Swimming Federation Confirms Medeiros’ Positive Doping Test

The Brazilian Swimming Federation (CBDA) and the Brazilian Anti-Doping Agency (ABCD) made clear in statements yesterday that Medeiros was not the victim of some clerical issues.

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