Tag Archives: Brazil

Fruits of the Brazilian Street Market – Sakerinha

Posted on March 28, 2017 by agogo22

Something that I absolutely love about living in Brazil is the availability of such a delicious range of ‘exotic’ fruits and juices. There’s a street market next to my apartment b… Source: Fruits of the Brazilian Street Market – Sakerinha

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After a wait of 33 years Portela is champion again — Rio the Guide

Posted on March 2, 2017 by agogo22

After a wait of 33 years Portela, one of Rio’s oldest and most iconic samba schools, is champion of Rio’s carnival again. And by the narrowest of margins of just point one of a point out of 270. Portela scored … Continue reading →

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The Favela as a Community Land Trust: A Solution to Eviction and Gentrification? | RioOnWatch

Posted on February 26, 2017 by agogo22

Clique aqui para Português This is the second in a series of three articles summarizing reports on Brazilian housing law, organized by the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice at request… Source: The Favela as a Community Land Trust: A Solution … Continue reading →

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Oscar’s too white, Carnival’s too black – DMovies – your platform for thought-provoking cinema

Posted on February 24, 2017 by agogo22

As Brazil prepares for Carnival, DMovies remembers Black Orpheus, the Oscar and cordial racism in Brazilian cinema and beyond Source: Oscar’s too white, Carnival’s too black – DMovies – your platform for thought-provoking cinema

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Counting Down to Carnival

Posted on February 20, 2017 by agogo22

The clock is ticking down to Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, the city’s first really big celebration since the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games. Rio de Janeiro is the most famous and the largest of Brazil’s carnival celebrations. In Rio … Continue reading →

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Brazil races against time to save drought-hit city, dying crops | Reuters

Posted on February 18, 2017 by agogo22

Source: Brazil races against time to save drought-hit city, dying crops | Reuters

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Thalia Santos – Carreteiro do Tamborim

Posted on February 18, 2017 by agogo22
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Salgueiro 2017 – Pista – Ensaio técnico

Posted on February 15, 2017 by agogo22
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Regional leaders console Brazil’s ex-President Lula – BBC News

Posted on February 3, 2017 by agogo22

The wife of Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is pronounced brain-dead. Source: Regional leaders console Brazil’s ex-President Lula – BBC News

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Carnaval 2016 Brazil Rio de Janeiro Cidade do Samba

Posted on February 3, 2017 by agogo22
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Brazil’s quilombos face eucalyptus giant in land war | Brazil | Al Jazeera

Posted on January 6, 2017 by agogo22

Source: Brazil’s quilombos face eucalyptus giant in land war | Brazil | Al Jazeera

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Brazil: Clashes as Senate approves 20-year austerity plan – BBC News

Posted on December 14, 2016 by agogo22

The Brazilian Senate freezes public spending for the next 20 years, prompting angry protests. Source: Brazil: Clashes as Senate approves 20-year austerity plan – BBC News

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