Category Archives: Brazil

Uber’s CEO Makes a Plea in Brazil Against Tough Regulation — Fortune

Posted on October 31, 2017 by agogo22

A similar conciliatory tone to his recent London trip. via Uber’s CEO Makes a Plea in Brazil Against Tough Regulation — Fortune

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Why race in Brazil is a confusing, loaded topic. —

Posted on October 19, 2017 by agogo22

Race is a complex topic even between one family. Watch this Brazilian family as they try to navigate through their differences. Sourced from YouTube via Why race in Brazil is a confusing, loaded topic. —

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Accused of corruption, popularity near zero – why is Temer still Brazil’s president? | World news | The Guardian

Posted on October 19, 2017 by agogo22

Michel Temer may escape impeachment, but the ongoing political crisis undermines democracy and opens the door to authoritarian hardliners Source: Accused of corruption, popularity near zero – why is Temer still Brazil’s president? | World news | The Guardian

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Look At This: Rain Forest Was Here – NPR

Posted on October 17, 2017 by agogo22

NPR spent 2 weeks in the Amazon to find out. Take 10 mins to look at our photos and learn about why it’s so hard for us to stop deforestation — and what could happen if we don’t. Source: Look … Continue reading →

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Brazil in Black & White – NPR

Posted on October 17, 2017 by agogo22

https://www.npr.org/player/embed/542840797/543264640

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Tudo Que Aprendemos Juntos (The Violin Teacher) – ** — Outlet for movie frustration and adoration

Posted on October 5, 2017 by agogo22

It all looks a bit surreal at the end, when a group of underprivileged kids from a favela in Sao Paulo perform a classic musical piece perfectly. Especially since months before the concert, none of them could even read scores … Continue reading →

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Brazil scraps bid to mine Amazon natural reserve

Posted on September 27, 2017 by agogo22

  The Brazilian government backed off a controversial proposal to authorize private companies to mine a sprawling Amazon reserve Monday after blistering domestic and international criticism. Source: Brazil scraps bid to mine Amazon natural reserve

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Gold miners reportedly massacre 10 members of ‘uncontacted’ Amazon tribe — National Post

Posted on September 11, 2017 by agogo22

‘They even bragged about cutting up the bodies and throwing them in the river’ via Gold miners reportedly massacre 10 members of ‘uncontacted’ Amazon tribe — National Post

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Conjunto Baluartes -Confito

Posted on August 31, 2017 by agogo22
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Brazil court blocks Amazon mining decree – BBC News

Posted on August 31, 2017 by agogo22

The order prevents the government from exploiting a protected area bigger than Denmark. Source: Brazil court blocks Amazon mining decree – BBC News

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