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Education or ‘traditional values’?: Brazil faces stark choice in presidential election — Global News
Brazil will choose between a far-right, anti-corruption crusader and a left-leaning education advocate when they vote in the second round of their presidential election. Continue reading → via Education or ‘traditional values’?: Brazil faces stark choice in presidential election — Global … Continue reading
Brazil 101: The Seven Wonders of Brazil – A Documentary about Brazilian Spirituality — Best of Brazil Blog
A fascinating look at how the religions of the different people-groups that make up Brazil have influenced one another. This is a little longer than most of our Brazil 101 offerings, but it is well worth the investment of an … Continue reading
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Is Bolsonaro a “fascist”? — Anthroposcenic
The use of “fascist” as an insult has a long history around the world which, in many cases, has led to a banalization of the term. But it is important to understand what is essential in fascism, not just for … Continue reading
I Just Visited Lula, the World’s Most Prominent Political Prisoner. A “Soft Coup” in Brazil’s Election Will Have Global Consequences.
As the fifth most populous country, what happens in Brazil matters. The current election reflects dynamics that are globally relevant and historically familiar. PRISONS ARE REMINISCENT of Tolstoy’s famous observation about unhappy families: Each “is unhappy in its own way,” though … Continue reading
Drone Video: Historic Paraty as Seen From Above — Best of Brazil Blog
The city of Paraty in the state of Rio de Janeiro is a carefully preserved historical landmark. This drone video takes us back in time to colonial Brazil in all it’s architectural beauty. Enjoy! Check out our growing collection of … Continue reading
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Fast boat experience in Amazonas … [Brazil] — One Step At A Time … (George Attokaran’s Blog)
This blog relates my experiences when I took the “Fast Boat” from Manaus to Tefe, in the Amazonas state of Brazil. Amazon is such a might river, I even saw huge ships use it! In my entire trip, there was … Continue reading
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Urbancentrism — GODS & RADICALS
“For me, there is a social disease that, I do not know if it is identified by science as “official” but, I usually call Urbancentrism. It prevents people from seeing beyond the structure of large cities, as if there was … Continue reading
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Lawfare: Justice’s way to neoliberalism — The Net Projection
Published originally by CELAG | 23 Jan 2018 | Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador The judgement of Lula has been carried out as part of the huge case known as “Lava Jato”, which was the apparently legal cover by which the … Continue reading
Braziliansplaining: Brazilian Far-Right Revision of Nazism — Red Trifecta
Over the past few years, it has become a trend in Brazil to assert that Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party were leftists. The idea is based on the simple—and quite literal—fact that the party’s full name translates as German … Continue reading
Brazilian Presidential Elections, August 2018 – A “no win” situation? — Ethan Hirsch
Here in São Paulo, the city is beginning to come out of its winter season (July / August), a return to the relentless heat that makes up much of the year. Seven short weeks ahead of the first round of … Continue reading
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Brazil arrests hundreds for violence against women – DW
More than 1,000 people were arrested across Brazil on Friday in a major police operation that authorities said focused on murders and violence against women. About 6,600 police officers participated in “Operation Cronos” across 16 states, leading to the arrest … Continue reading
Dark Tourism: The Most Unusual Customs Around the World — The AllTheRooms Blog
← Back to ‘The Best Places to Learn As You Travel’ Ever wonder how other cultures celebrate holidays and traditions? From leaving milk and cookies for Santa in the USA to the traditional quinceaneras of 15-year-old Latin American girls to … Continue reading
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