Brazil in Middle East Nuclear Talks
By Juliana Tafur, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is on a ten-day trip to South America, aimed at promoting trade and countering the influence of Iran in the region. Brazil was his first stop, and not by coincidence. The top Israeli diplomat had a clear message for President Luiz [...]
Election Coverage: Dilma Rousseff
By Jaylan Boyle, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – The Gringo Times continues it’s coverage of the forthcoming presidential election in this the first of three articles profiling a few of the heavyweight contenders: who they are, a bit of background, and the issues they’re pushing. Dilma Rousseff Whether in reference to the beloved British [...]
Every Hour is Happy Hour in Belize
By Aaron Smith, Contributing Reporter BELIZE – “White skin brother from a different mother,” resident poet Cecil, crafting verse for his supper on Caye Caulker, would greet me. This idyllic, Caribbean island paradise was our stopping off point to dive the world-famous Blue Hole. After a couple of days it was all high fives with [...]
Sarney Scandal Wildfire Heats Up
By Karen Shishiptorova, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Recently, The Economist called the Sarney case a “House of Horrors”. Rightly so, the case is unraveling with frightening speed while the Senate stands unaltered during recess. A sizable mathematical anomaly was revealed this month: ten thousand employees were put on the Brazilian government’s payroll to [...]
Carioca Serie A Fortunes Improve
By Doug Gray, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Another double-header in the Brasileirão this week saw Rio’s three clubs playing two games in five days. On Wednesday, Flamengo took on Barueri at home and Botafogo traveled to Nautico but only managed draws, faring better over the weekend with both grabbing vital victories. Fluminense continued [...]
Petrobras Opens Cuban Office
By Bruno De Nicola, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras has announced the opening of its first Cuban office, in the island nation’s capital city, Havana. The Latin American petroleum giant will use its base to coordinate the efforts of a potential 600 square kilometer offshore oil drilling area in [...]
Laranjeiras: Zona Sul Colonial Splendor
By Jaylan Boyle, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – At the foot of mighty Mount Corcavado, Laranjeiras (Portuguese for orange trees) is a charming area known for its connection to Rio’s historical and cultural roots. Located between Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Cosme Velho, it is one of the oldest bairros (neighborhoods) in the city. You’ll [...]
Brazil and China Tightening Ties
By Bruno De Nicola, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Skyrocketing commercial transactions between Brazil and China have prompted the Asian nation to inject another US$15 Billion into South America’s largest market. Over the past year, global recession, US Dollar drop and good relations between the countries drove China to become Brazil’s biggest business partner. [...]
Marcelo D2 at Canecão
By Maíra Amorim, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Marcelo D2 is presenting the show “A Arte do Barulho” (The Art of Noise) at Canecão on July 31 and August 1, from the album of the same name released at the beginning of 2009. The rapper, who used to be part of a pro-marijuana group [...]
Brazil and the UFC
By Jayme Monsanto, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Ever since its creation in 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has seen huge participation numbers from Brazilian fighters. Throughout the competition’s sixteen years, 65 Brazilian fighters have followed the path forged by Royce Gracie, who won the first, second and fourth editions of UFC, and showed [...]