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[The Media in Brazil] – Part III Posted by carol on Apr 22, 2016
In times of intense political turmoil and conflicting views on Brazil’s current situation, it is crutial to stay informed. As we discussed antes (before), the media is highly influential and profoundly impacts as well as shapes the understanding of what society is going through at a given moment. My previous posts on the Brazilian media…
The Six Ton Easter Egg Posted by Rachel on Apr 1, 2010
Easter eggs and chocolates are very popular in Brazil, and you’ll find chocolate eggs of all sizes in grocery stores and department stores during this time of year. Sometimes, stores will have raffles for enormous chocolate Easter eggs, but this year, a mall in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina topped them all: it built a 6 ton…
Cielo Filho Breaks New Record Posted by Rachel on Aug 4, 2009
Cesar Cielo Filho, Brazil’s biggest swimming star, broke a world record at the World Championships in Rome last week, winning the gold in the 100 meter freestyle in 46.91 seconds. He was the first Brazilian swimmer to win an Olympic gold in Beijing last summer in the 50 meter free. He is only 22, and…