Opinion: The Curmudgeon on “A Billion Here, a Billion There…”
The Curmudgeon quotes former Senator Everett Dirksen "A billion here, a billion there..." and applies it to Brazilian government and...
May 20, 2014Topic
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Brazilian Delegation Makes Rare China Visit
A delegation of Brazilian businessmen and ministers headed by vice president Temer are traveling to China in an effort to...
October 29, 2013
Expats Look to Salvador Tourism Boom
Millions flock to Salvador every year to get a taste of Bahian culture, party during the infamous Carnival or relax...
October 8, 2013
Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Falls: Daily
Salaries in Brazil rose and the jobless rate went down to 5.3 percent from 5.6 percent last month, slightly below...
September 27, 2013
Brazil Builds US$2 Billion Aircraft: Daily
Brazil’s Embraer S.A. is promising a jet that flies higher, fuller and faster, all while at a lower price than...
September 20, 2013
Brazil Congress Faces Crucial Voting
As President Rousseff urges parties to work together, Congress now has a long list of votes ahead of them on...
August 6, 2013
Rio Governor Approval Falls to 12%: Daily
An Ibope survey shows support for Rio state governor Sérgio Cabral stands at just 12%. President Dilma Rousseff and São...
July 26, 2013
Pope Francis in Brazil for 2013 WYD
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, is in Brazil on a week-long visit, the first international trip...
July 23, 2013
Pope Arrives in Rio Amid Protests: Daily
Pope Francis has arrived in Rio on a week-long visit to Brazil and has been welcomed officially by President Rousseff,...
July 23, 2013