Tag Archives: elections
Eleições Posted by carol on Nov 27, 2016
Ei, gente! Vamos falar de política? Let’s talk politics? Esse mês (this month), North Americans elegeram (elected) their new president, the controversial billionaire Donald Trump. What did you think of the resultados (results)? Who would you have votado (voted) for? In Brazil, munipal elections were also held last October, and each Brazilian town got to…
President Dilma Rousseff Posted by polyana on Nov 1, 2010
Last night Brazilians elected their first female president and outgoing president Lula’s hand picked successor, Dilma Rousseff. Although it’s a pretty epic event for the country, these elections have been fairly controversial. While Dilma had never held an elected office before, José Serra never stays for a full term in the positions he’s held. But…
Brazil Elections 2010 Posted by Rachel on Sep 29, 2010
The Brazilian elections are coming up in October, and along with senators, congressmen, and governors, this election will also decide the nation’s new president, ending Lula’s eight year term in office. Today we’re going to take a look at the presidential candidates. Keep your eyes on the news this weekend, since the first round of…
All Tied Up? – Brazilian Elections 2010 Posted by polyana on May 31, 2010
This will be my first time voting in a presidential election in Brazil, and I must say, I’m not as excited as I wish I’d be. Personally, I’m not crazy about any of the likely candidates… But political opinion aside, it’s still pretty fun to keep track of and read up on what candidates have…
Election Day Posted by Rachel on Oct 6, 2008
Yesterday was election day in Brazil, when Brazilians voted for mayor and city councilmen. Though some mayors have been officially elected, others have not. To be elected, the candidate must get at least 50% of the votes. If he gets less, there is a run-off between the top two candidates. Let’s take a look at…