Throw the Rascals Out! Throw the Rascals In!
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “Throw the rascals out!” This cry has been heard for years...
November 6, 2012Section
Opinion
Op-eds, perspectives, and editorial commentary
The Brazilian Digital Prophecy of 2016
Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As we approach the date for the Mayan doomsday prophecy on...
October 30, 2012
The Curmudgeon on the Gang of Four (Part III)
As this is written, the Justices of the Brazilian Supreme Court (“STF”) are now in the final stages of judging...
October 23, 2012
Travel Plans
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Sunday, October 21st, 2012 will be Daylight Savings Time change in Brazil, which means...
October 16, 2012
What’s That Smell?
Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A "lingua negra" or black tongue is a common terminology used...
October 16, 2012
The Curmudgeon on Brazilian Municipal Elections – Part II
Municipal elections were held throughout Brazil last week and the results were unsurprising. The Curmudgeon, as always, is ready willing...
October 9, 2012
The Curmudgeon on Brazilian Municipal Elections
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Elections in Brazil are very different from those elsewhere. As is...
October 2, 2012
Know Your Brazilian Biome: the Cerrado, the New Agricultural Frontier
Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - When traveling two months ago in the protected areas of the...
October 2, 2012
Lots of Good News
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – I don't mean to brag, but after working about fourteen hours yesterday, publishing our...
September 25, 2012