In the Middle of It
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – We are right in the middle of it, looking around us in all directions...
January 15, 2013Section
Opinion
Op-eds, perspectives, and editorial commentary
The Curmudgeon on the Second Coming
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nicolás Maduro aspires to be the reincarnation of Lula. He may...
January 15, 2013
For 200 Weeks
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This is our 200th Weekly Online edition with our reporters working and writing over...
January 8, 2013
The Curmudgeon’s Theorem on Mishaps, Major and Minor
The Theorem: Major Mishaps do not preclude the occurrence of Minor Mishaps; rather, the Minor may precede, predict or presuppose...
January 8, 2013Letter: A Trip to Brazil
Letter to the Editor, by Bill Albert We came back to Canada last week from a terrific vacation that ended...
January 8, 2013
The Curmudgeon on “It Can’t Happen Here”
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The year 2012 saw the “Mensalão” scandal be resolved, more or...
January 1, 2013
Looking Forward to 2013
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As usual the idea of another year having come and gone so quickly is...
December 25, 2012
Opinion: Brazil Needs to Double Down on Responsible Gun Control
Opinion by Robert Muggah and Ilona Szabo de Carvalho RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last week's slaughter of twenty elementary...
December 25, 2012
Here We Go Again, Merry Christmas!
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – It is time to celebrate, 2013 is ready to get started and as the...
December 18, 2012