In a country rife with sexual harassment, new all-female taxi services are a hit?
Close to the megacity are some of the most beautiful — and exclusive — coastal communities in Brazil
Businessman Jo?o Doria aims to bring modern management techniques to Brazil politics
The megacity is home to big business, start-ups and a thriving arts scene
S?o Paulo’s bourse has its eyes set on regional expansion after year of political turmoil
Environmental and political crises provide an urgent backdrop to provocative art at the world’s second-largest biennial
Notebook: Indifference is widespread yet rational, writes Samantha Pearson
Criminals said to demand record $37m ransom shortly before Rio Olympics open
Notebook: The armies of hired help are incompatible with the fairer society many say they want
S?o Paulo art fair shows how designers have adapted modernism by adding curved lines, spirited colours and natural materials
Charges revolve around alleged concealment of ownership of a luxury beachside apartment
Towns and cities forced to cancel carnival as recession bites
Despite its reputation, UK capital is by no means the most expensive
Anti-corruption protesters submit petition to congress with opposition support
Watchdog’s verdict intensifies debate over government holdings and their effect on investors
Chief’s talk of ‘shareholder value’ promises a new departure
Innovations such as molecular fingerprinting have helped paper pulp producer Fibria ramp up output
