Tag Archives: Brazil

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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Manga Illustrations by Ilustrata Design

Posted on September 13, 2017 by agogo22

Hand illustrations combining retro Japanese culture and modern technology by Brazil-based design studio Ilustrata Design. Source: Manga Illustrations by Ilustrata Design

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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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Anthony Watt (@agogo2) • Instagram photos and videos

Posted on September 4, 2017 by agogo22

486 Followers, 930 Following, 267 Posts – See Instagram photos and videos from Anthony Watt (@agogo2) Source: Anthony Watt (@agogo2) • Instagram photos and videos Wed: http://www.sambaman.org.uk/

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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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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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Islands Digitally Composed From Images of Abandoned Sites by Fabio Araujo | Colossal

Posted on August 17, 2017 by agogo22

Brazilian designer Fabio Araujo digitally composes images of abandoned sites to create undesirable islands, small patches of earth ripped up from long neglected corners of civilization. The series, Abandoned Places, exists both as image and video as Araujo animates discrete … Continue reading →

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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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(23) O Clube da Esquina II – YouTube

Posted on August 4, 2017 by agogo22
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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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