Canadian Governor General Visits Brazil
His Excellency the Right Honorable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, commenced his first official visit to Brazil this week.
April 24, 2012Topic
education
Brazil May Face National Teacher Strike
Public school teachers in the Federal District (DF) went on strike on Monday as fore-warning of a national teachers strike...
March 13, 2012
Brazil Focuses on Education Challenges
The number of Brazilians going without a good standard of education schooling remains a cause for concern, despite improvements and...
February 14, 2012
An Important Year for US Consulate in Rio
It has been an important year for the U.S. Consulate in Rio, from President Barak Obama’s visit in March to...
December 20, 2011
Study in Brazil Accredits BridgeBrazil
BridgeBrazil, a leading school teaching Portuguese language to foreigners, has been awarded government accreditation under the Study in Brazil program.
November 29, 2011
A Short-Term Goodbye
Opinion, by Samantha Barthelemy RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – One month after a poorly maintained Santa Teresa bonde (trolley car)...
October 18, 2011
Pathways to University for Brazil’s Poor
Opinion, by Michael Kerlin RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - University entrance exam season starts next month all across Brazil. That...
August 30, 2011
New Oil Revenue Distribution Plan Proposed
Workers’ Party (PT) Senator and former Governor of the State of Piauí, Wellington Dias, has proposed a oil royalty plan...
June 21, 2011
Sharing Responsibility
Opinion, by Samantha Barthelemy RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A colleague recently asked if I could explain what I mean...
January 25, 2011