Airports in Brazil have been a bottle neck for some time. In 2007, the country saw its first “apagao aereo”, an air blackout of gigantic proportions. With the Olympic games in 2012 and the World Cup in 2014, airports become even more important for the economy. But the sector is controlled by the state and private investorsContinue reading “Are Brazilian airports ready to meet air passenger demand in next World Cup?”
Monthly Archives: July 2010
The Economist on Brazilian Election
The Economist is my favorite newspaper, in part because of its British heritage of global perspective and objective, balanced reporting. This week, The Economist devotes the entire The Americas section to coverage of the Brazilian election. I would like to know from readers: What is the perspective of Brazilians on the upcoming elections, and willContinue reading “The Economist on Brazilian Election”
Brazil on the PBS Newshour, 1 July 2010
Here is a report on the PBS Newshour, which I discussed a little last week. I stirred some controversy by stating that I thought it was more objective. Perhaps it is not more objective due to government funding, but maybe due to the editorial policies of the principals, including Jim Lehrer, though he is comingContinue reading “Brazil on the PBS Newshour, 1 July 2010”
Private Equity World Brasil 2010
Another Terrapinn event in Brazil this year. Private Equity World Brasil will take place in São Paulo, november 8th to 10 th. The conference wants to gather more than 150 of the top LPs and GPs from across the world to explore the opportunities and challenges of private equity investment in Brazil. Private Equity World BrasilContinue reading “Private Equity World Brasil 2010”
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