Category Archives: Brazil

Hundreds gather to help save beached whale in Brazil

Posted on August 25, 2017 by agogo22

Biologists at the scene said the whale was young, measured 45 feet and was believed to weigh between 10 to 15 tons. via Hundreds gather to help save beached whale in Brazil —

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Brazil opens vast Amazon reserve to mining – BBC News

Posted on August 24, 2017 by agogo22

The previously-protected area is bigger than Denmark and is thought to be rich in gold. Source: Brazil opens vast Amazon reserve to mining – BBC News

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Temer power plays attorney general to maintain control of government — Open Americas

Posted on August 13, 2017 by agogo22

By Madeline Asta On Tuesday August 8, Brazilian President Michel Temer asked the Supreme Court (STF) to remove the country’s Attorney General, Rodrigo Janot from power. The decision to remove Janot comes after an August 2 congressional vote to drop … Continue reading →

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Brazil protesters pelt politician with eggs at her wedding – BBC News

Posted on July 18, 2017 by agogo22

Maria Victoria Barros is forced to leave church protected by riot police. Source: Brazil protesters pelt politician with eggs at her wedding – BBC News

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Brasil – Expressão dos Brasileiros – Open Americas

Posted on July 16, 2017 by agogo22

Source: Brasil – Expressão dos Brasileiros – Open Americas

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New Jersey – 99% Invisible

Posted on May 27, 2017 by agogo22

Brazil used to play in plain, unremarkable white shirts. The story of how the uniform changed goes back to the World Cup of 1950, held that year in Brazil for the first time. 99% Invisible with Roman Mars is a … Continue reading →

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Brasilia 24/5: A View from the Ground | Brasil Wire

Posted on May 26, 2017 by agogo22

Source: Brasilia 24/5: A View from the Ground | Brasil Wire

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Brazil’s President Temer deploys federal troops to quell protests, Americas News & Top Stories – The Straits Times

Posted on May 25, 2017 by agogo22

Americas News -RIO DE JANEIRO (NYTIMES) – Besieged by protests, Brazil’s president on Wednesday deployed federal troops to restore order in the capital, Brasília, after demonstrators calling for his ouster clashed with security forces.. Read more at straitstimes.com. Source: Brazil’s … Continue reading →

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International Portuguese Language Day

Posted on May 22, 2017 by agogo22

Did you know on the 5th of May were celebrated the International Portuguese Language Day? via International Portuguese Language Day —

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Brazilian protesters march on presidential residence amid nationwide general strike – National | Globalnews.ca

Posted on April 29, 2017 by agogo22

Source: Brazilian protesters march on presidential residence amid nationwide general strike – National | Globalnews.ca

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