Ricardo Geromel

Optimist about Dilma’s administration

“The economist” and I are optimist about Dilma’s administration. Why? 1) She showed she wants to fight inflation 2) She said she will dedicate her administration to eliminate misery 3) Promised political and tax reforms 4) She started to change Lula’s foreignContinue reading “Optimist about Dilma’s administration”

Thank You, Lula

I can disagree with many decisions taken by Lula’s administration. However, I stood up, strong clapped, and even shouted sounds of support, when I saw Lula stepping down from the power democratically. Even though by the end of his second term Lula had approval rates of about 75% (does anyone know how true these widelyContinue reading “Thank You, Lula”

The debate around Belo Monte dam in the Amazon

“In order for the Brazilian economy to grow around 5 per cent per year in the next few years, Brazil needs to add 5,000 megawatts per year to its installed capacity” said Mauricio Tolmasquim, of the Brazilian government’s Energy Research Company in an article last week in the Financial Times. What is the solution? $11bn BeloContinue reading “The debate around Belo Monte dam in the Amazon”

Lula in Guinea Conakry to support Vale

Lula was in Conakry, capital of Guinea last Tuesday (22/02/2011). The charismatic and prestigious ex- Brazilian president came for a ceremony about the beginning of the works of Vale in Guinea. Vale, the largest Brazilian company and the largest exporter of iron ore in the world, is launching a project of 5 Billion Dollars inContinue reading “Lula in Guinea Conakry to support Vale”

Another view of the World Social Forum 2011

I am working in Dakar. Incidentally, the World Social Forum took place here in the capital of Senegal. The kick off was a speech by Evo Morales on Sunday February 6th. The World Social Forum is not an organisation, not a united front platform, but a debate democratic forum. In short, it is the left’sContinue reading “Another view of the World Social Forum 2011”