2014 and 2016 promise to be two important years sports wise in Brazil with the World Cup and the Olympic Games. Brazil is now part of the selected group of countries hosting major events. Only 4 countries have managed this feat: Mexico (1968 and 1970), Germany (1972 and 1974), USA (1994-1996) and Japan (1998-2002). An herculean challenge maybe, but it is also a chance for Brazil to prove itself inContinue reading “Is Brazil ready for the game?”
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Brazilian Tourists in the US
The 43 edition of Pow Wow, largest event of the tourism industry in the USA, ended last week with large protests for Brazil to be included in the program “ Visa Waiver.” Brazilians attending the event were wearing bottons with the American and Brazilian flags and the words “Visa Waiver Now!” Today, Brazilians tourists needContinue reading “Brazilian Tourists in the US”
BBC: “Brazil eases rules on conserving Amazon rainforest”
BBC came out with an interesting article about the polemic amended law Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has voted to ease restrictions on the amount of land farmers must preserve as forest. The amended law also grants some amnesties for previous deforestation. Supporters say Brazil needs land to boost agricultural production, while environmentalists say destruction ofContinue reading “BBC: “Brazil eases rules on conserving Amazon rainforest””
Can you tell us what do you think?
You know, writing a blog is a lot energy. We wonder how we are doing, how we can improve. No way to know unless you guys tell us.. 4 seconds will do! You will also know what others are thinking after voting. Thanks in advance! And if you wish to elaborate, use the comments space below.
Brazilians discover art investment
Brazilians are getting more sophisticated in asset allocation. Different alternative investments raise as a novelty and art investment may be the intangible of intangibles .. but why not add it to the list? I love art and the idea of combining it with investment sounds good to me but I am learning about it and I’d like to shareContinue reading “Brazilians discover art investment”