Ricardo Geromel

Take away from a Brazilian conference in Dakar

Last Monday,at the magnificent house of the Brazilian ambassador in Dakar, Maria Eliza Teófilo de Luna, I attended a conference held in by ministers Gilberto Carvalho (Dilma’s minister and former Lula’s chief of staff), Luiza Helena de Barros (minister politics of promotion of racial equality), and Maria do Rosario (minister of human rights) One of the main topics was the celebration ofContinue reading “Take away from a Brazilian conference in Dakar”

Brazil and Guinea Conakry

Two weeks ago, Janar posted stating that Brazilians should pay closer attention to Africa. A few days later, Hildete wrote about the expansion of Banco do Brasil in Africa. I tend to pay close attention to the advises of my brilliant co-bloggers… Well, big news are that today I am leaving Paris. I will beContinue reading “Brazil and Guinea Conakry”

Brazil’s worst natural disaster ever

These photos of the tragedy that devastated areas of the state of Rio de Janeiro prove that an image can be more valuable than 1000 words. I strongly suggest visiting the website “The big picture,” to find the following pictures and many other breathtaking proves that reality can be more terrifyingContinue reading “Brazil’s worst natural disaster ever”

Sex Tourism in Brazil

Gringos (Portuguese slang for foreigners) still have strong stereotypes about Brazilian people. The three most common may still be: great footballers, samba dancers, and beautiful women. The average Brazilian is perceived as someone very attractive, easygoing, and who loves to party. In short: friendly people who mix everyday reality with joy. This advertisement by Victoria’s SecretContinue reading “Sex Tourism in Brazil”

Iberdrola Agrees To Buy Brazil Elektro For $2.4B

Fresh news from The Wall Street Journal: A Spanish company, Iberdrola, has agreed to but Brazil’s Elektro for $2.4B. Nonetheless, the deal needs regulatory approval, expected to be completed in three to six months. The optimistic writer of this blog hopes that the government will not stop this deal. I expect that this deal will help toContinue reading “Iberdrola Agrees To Buy Brazil Elektro For $2.4B”