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Impeachment of Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff is a setback for the whole country — New Internationalist
Increased political polarization has fueled the growth of the far right wing and repression of social movements, writes Sarah Roure. Source: Impeachment of Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff is a setback for the whole country — New Internationalist
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Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Culture, history, Politics, South America
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Brazil is Getting Their Own Erotic Theme Park Because, Of Course They Are, It’s Brazil
For anyone who’s ever said “I’d rather be riding a d*ck-shaped bumper car than a regular car,” you’re in luck. Introducing Erotika Land, Brazil’s very own sex theme park, complete with a ‘7D’ movie theater with vibrating seats, a nudist pool, and bumper … Continue reading
Olympic flame arrives in Brazil (video) — OlympicTalk
“Brazil is ready to host the most successful Olympics in history,” Brazil’s embattled president said. via Olympic flame arrives in Brazil (video) — OlympicTalk
Globo’s Billionaire Heir, João Roberto Marinho, Attacked Me in the Guardian. Here’s My Response.
WHAT WAS THE most powerful man in Brazil, the billionaire heir of the Globo empire, João Roberto Marinho (above), doing in the comment section of The Guardian? Granted: His comment received a coveted “Recommended” tag from Guardian editors — congratulations, João! … Continue reading
World War III Has Begun
by Paul Craig Roberts The Third World War is currently being fought. How long before it moves into its hot stage? Washington is currently conducting economic and propaganda warfare against four members of the five bloc group of countries known … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, China, Dilma Rousseff, Eric Draitser, Paul Craig Roberts, putin, Russia
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Jamaica’s Musical Influence Strong in Brazil
Shereita Grizzle (The Gleaner) writes that reggae music “was birthed in the trenches of Kingston, Jamaica, but today it has evolved into a universal language, a world music, loved and respected across the globe.” She underscores the many artists outside … Continue reading
“Favela” Girl
Five years have passed but I still remember this moment as if it was yesterday. It was a warm fall afternoon in Canada. The wind was blowing hard, making the dead leaves fall faster or the green grass and getting … Continue reading
Brazil’s Rousseff going to UN over impeachment
Beleaguered Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will travel to New York in a bid to rally international support against her impeachment, leaving behind a Cabinet paralyzed by political crisis as another minister defected on Wednesday. Rousseff aides said the leftist leader … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, crisis, government, Justice, Opposition, Parliament, Politics, President, UN, usa, Vulnerability
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