Tag Archives: Brazil

Bolsonaro and the battle for Brazil’s future: an interview with Elias Jabbour — Eyes on Latin America

Posted on September 6, 2019 by agogo22

The election of far right politician Jair Bolsonaro in last year’s Brazilian Presidential election sent shock-waves across Latin America and the entire world. What has been the impact of Bolsonaro’s first eight months in office? I interviewed Elias Jabbour, Professor … Continue reading →

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Amazon wildfires: Brazil’s president sends in army as thousands protest

Posted on August 29, 2019 by agogo22

Jair Bolsonaro is deploying the army to help fight the fires, but some – including world leaders – say he is not doing enough.   Brazil’s president has insisted that he is taking a tough approach to tackling the Amazon … Continue reading →

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Brasil

Posted on August 28, 2019 by agogo22

Carnival in Pernambuco Photo by Visit Brasil on flickr · From the combination of cultural diversity of a country with continental dimensions and current and modern elements, comes a unique lifestyle: the Brazilian way of living.[…] Source: Brasil

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Street art in Rio de Janeiro. Unknown author. #streetart

Posted on August 27, 2019 by agogo22

Street art in Rio de Janeiro. Unknown author. #streetart Source by daniellemw83 Source: Street art in Rio de Janeiro. Unknown author. #streetart

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Media Blackout on Brazil’s Anti-Bolsonaro Protests – Why are New York Times and Guardian downplaying resistance to Brazil’s far-right president? — Russia News Now

Posted on August 18, 2019 by agogo22

by Brian Mier August 13 protest against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Belo Horizonte, one of 211 cities where demonstrations took place (photo: Dowglas Silva). Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets of 211 cities on August 13 … Continue reading →

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A Rainbow of Light Diffracts Through Hummingbird Wings in Photographs by Christian Spencer

Posted on July 19, 2019 by agogo22

Australian photographer Christian Spencer has lived within Brazil’s Itatiaia National Park for nineteen years. The lush natural surroundings offer a multitude of photo opportunities ranging from pumpkin toadlets to false coral snakes. One of Spencer’s most fascinating finds is the way that light diffracts through the wings … Continue reading →

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Disease Is Soaring in Brazil. So Why Isn’t Bolsonaro Taking It Seriously?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by agogo22

Hundreds have died of dengue this year, and scientists predict it’s only going to get worse.   Authorities in Brazil have reported an explosion in the number of cases of dengue fever as increasingly extreme weather patterns fuel the spread … Continue reading →

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A Salute to João Gilberto | Sounds and Colours

Posted on July 10, 2019 by agogo22

As you may well have already read, Brazilian icon João Gilberto died on 6th July, aged 88, in Rio de Janeiro. The word ‘legend’ often gets thrown around far too much, but in Gilberto’s case this was undeniable. His way … Continue reading →

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100 years of Brazilian animation in 100 seconds – Annecy Festival

Posted on July 10, 2019 by agogo22

Be Brasil Published on 6 Jun 2018 Brazilian animation is going through the best phase of its 100-year history. It has gained international visibility over the past decade. Animated films have been nominated to the Oscars and have won the … Continue reading →

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congada São Benedito

Posted on July 10, 2019 by agogo22

carla domingues Published on 8 May 2014 Congada Festa de São Benedito-Aparecida

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