Tag Archives: Brasil

The Largest River On Earth Is In The Sky

Posted on October 25, 2018 by agogo22

What’s the largest river on Earth? If you said “the Amazon”… you’re only half right. Scientists have discovered an even bigger river in South America, and it’s in the sky above the Amazon rainforest. Turns out, this sky river is … Continue reading →

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Mocidade 1990 – Vira Virou, a Mocidade Chegou

Posted on October 18, 2018 by agogo22
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Education or ‘traditional values’?: Brazil faces stark choice in presidential election — Global News

Posted on October 8, 2018 by agogo22

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 →

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Mocidade’s caixa pattern

Posted on October 5, 2018 by agogo22
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Mangueira’s caixa pattern for the tarol

Posted on October 5, 2018 by agogo22
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I Just Visited Lula, the World’s Most Prominent Political Prisoner. A “Soft Coup” in Brazil’s Election Will Have Global Consequences.

Posted on October 2, 2018 by agogo22

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 →

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EGUN

Posted on September 28, 2018 by agogo22
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Braziliansplaining: Brazilian Far-Right Revision of Nazism — Red Trifecta

Posted on September 20, 2018 by agogo22

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 →

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Engineering secrets of carnival floats

Posted on September 19, 2018 by agogo22

[From the description] Rio de Janeiro – January 29th 2013 1. Wide shot City of Samba where carnival factories operate. 2. Wide two large grasshoppers on a float car. 3. One of the grasshoppers moves. 4. Man soldering in the … Continue reading →

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Bom dia Rio – Animation Short Film 2018 – GOBELINS

Posted on September 6, 2018 by agogo22
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Iemanjá – Animation Short Film 2018 – GOBELINS

Posted on September 6, 2018 by agogo22
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 Brazil arrests hundreds for violence against women – DW

Posted on August 25, 2018 by agogo22

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 →

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