The Curmudgeon in Praise of Paraguay
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Fernando Lugo, Paraguay’s President, who (because he used to be a...
January 24, 2012Section
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Opinion Articles from The Rio Times
Rio+20 Can – And Must – Defy the Cynics
Opinion, by Nathan Williams RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A gathering of world leaders for an ‘Earth Summit’ discussing solutions...
January 24, 2012I’m Rich. So What?
Opinion, by Antonio Brassil RIO DE JANEIO, BRAZIL - A most clever VEJA magazine cover recently showcased Brazil’s richest man,...
January 24, 2012
The Curmudeon’s Paean to Paes
The Curmudgeon’s not usually complimentary to Rio politicians, but … Hey! It’s a brand New Year.
January 17, 2012
Predictions for Brazil in 2012
The Curmudgeon offers a few predictions on what will happen in Brazil during 2012.
January 3, 2012
Mexico’s Military Lessons for Brazil
An army can be a terrible thing to waste. That’s particularly true in many Latin American countries, where the threats...
December 27, 2011
Happy Birthday Dilma!
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – One year and seven days ago today, the Curmudgeon wished “many...
December 20, 2011
A Tale of Two Favela Families
Opinion, by Michael Kerlin RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Favelas feature prominently in the news about Rio’s preparations for the...
December 13, 2011
The Curmudgeon on CELAC
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Dilma has just returned from Caracas, where she and representatives...
December 6, 2011