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The Economist – Cheering for Argentina, Protest in Brazil

As always, in King’s English, The Economist newspaper simplifies and exaggerates. My question, writing from Rio Grande do Sul — Is RJ (Rio de Janeiro state) affected differently than other Brazilian states like SC (Santa Catarina) and RS (Rio Grande do Sul) by World Cup because it also has the Olympics? http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21603008-protest-movement-shook-brazil-last-year-has-not-died-it-unlikely-disrupt Protest in BrazilContinue reading “The Economist – Cheering for Argentina, Protest in Brazil”

Olympic Committee – move the games from Rio altogether?

http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/apr/23/world-cup-olympics-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-sensation-disaster BELEK, Turkey (AP) — With sports federations demanding a “Plan B” because of the chronic delays in Rio de Janeiro, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday it was “premature” to speculate about taking the 2016 Games away from Brazil. IOC President Thomas Bach and other Olympic officials said the construction holdups and politicalContinue reading “Olympic Committee – move the games from Rio altogether?”

The Economist – Brazil has already scored an Own Goal in the World Cup

The World Cup Pitch imperfect They think it’s all over budget May 17th 2014 | São Paulo | From the print edition Down to the finishing touches FOOTBALL’S World Cup was meant to display Brazil’s coming-of-age as a global player. Instead, the preparations have illustrated the improvisation for which the country is nearly as famous as its footballers. WithContinue reading “The Economist – Brazil has already scored an Own Goal in the World Cup”

The Economist – THE 50-YEAR SNOOZE – Brazil adds up to a short investment thesis

Brazil’s economy The 50-year snooze Brazilian workers are gloriously unproductive. For the economy to grow, they must snap out of their stupor PECKISH revellers at Lollapalooza, a big music festival in São Paulo earlier this month, were in for a treat. In contrast to past years’ menus of reheated hamburgers, they could plump forContinue reading “The Economist – THE 50-YEAR SNOOZE – Brazil adds up to a short investment thesis”

In Paris: How to export to Brazil

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris Ile-de-France organizes Forum Objectif Brazil to prepare companies to export to Brazil. For those planning to enter a market of 200 million people, this is a good opportunity to start to understand the complexity of the adventure. The agenda is hands on and will present a new tool the EuropeanContinue reading “In Paris: How to export to Brazil”