Archive for 'Brazilian News'
Gringas in Brazil Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 1, 2008
In Brazil, the term “gringo” refers to any person who isn’t from Brazil. Let’s take a look at the American gringas who’ve been in Brazil recently. Reese Witherspoon, the Global Ambassador of “Speak Out Against Domestic Violence,” was in São Paulo last week. She was there to promote the joint campaign between Avon and…
Lula Pushes for 2016 Olympics Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 11, 2008
President Lula was in China this week, along with Rio de Janeiro’s governor Sergio Cabral to promote the city of Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Since the Olympics has never been held in South America, Lula pushed for the games to be held in Brazil, citing the country’s growing economy and better infrastructure…
Brazil in the News Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 1, 2008
There’s been lots of stories in the international media about Brazil this week. Here they are: Strong Economy Propels Brazil to World Stage, The New York Times HIV Risk Rises Among Older Brazilians, BBC A $126 Million Dollar Rumor, Flying from New Jersey to Rio, The New York Times Gilberto Gil Steps Down as Brazil…
The Price of Growth Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 29, 2008
Forbes released a study last week with the top ten increasingly unaffordable cities. Rio de Janeiro came in a #4, and São Paulo came in at #1. The article explains that economic growth, a strong real, and a high demand for real estate have led to price increases in Brazil’s major cities. Even though Rio…
Pipa in Floripa Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 17, 2008
Ken Yamazato, a retired Brazilian engineer, may have finished his career but he still has big dreams–pipa dreams. Next week, he hopes to break the record for launching the largest high-flying kite in the Guinness Book of World Records. He built a kite measuring 1,225 square meters, which he plans to fly sometime next week, after…
Auto News in Brazil Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 16, 2008
There’s a lot in the news about cars in Brazil this week, so let’s take a look: Reuters reported yesterday that Toyota’s chief executive for the Mercosur region met with President Lula this week to discuss the opening of yet another Toyota factory in Brazil. Due to increased demand, the Japanese auto maker will open…
Less Inequality in Brazil, Experts Say Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 8, 2008
For the past few decades, Brazil has been one of the most unequal countries in the hemisphere and the world, due to the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few. But experts say this trend is changing. According to IPEA, o Instituto de Pesquica Econômica Aplicada (the Institute of Applied Economic Research), Brazil’s…