Tag: northeastern
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – President of Brazil, Michel Temer, announced on Tuesday in the Northeastern city of Maceio, that the federal government would disburse over R$755 million to fifteen Brazilian states to help residents...
By Sibel Tinar, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO - Samba, the festive, high-energy dance that is one of the national symbols of Brazil is actually not as ubiquitous as one may imagine. It may be the most popular, but...
By Maíra Amorim, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO - In Brazil's winter months of June and July, folkloric events take place throughout the country. A tradition that began in Portugal, the festivals commemorate Saint John, Saint Peter and Saint Anthony....