Monthly Archives: April 2009
Brazil and The World Crisis: Ten reasons for optimism
It is undoubted that Brazil has suffered the effects of the world crisis but it is equally true there is consensus that it will be one of the least affected countries. Continue reading
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The Brazilian way of saying ‘No‘
I don’t understand why they agree to plans if there is a possibility that they won’t be able to make it; if I make plans with someone, I will turn down all other offers that arise later, because I have already made plans; I will make sure I have already done everything else I need to do that day so I will be available for my friend. Continue reading
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Look to Brasilia, not Beijing
The rising challenge to China’s great power aspirations. Continue reading
Curitiba, Brazil…Where the LA Orange Line Was Born
Curitiba, capital city of the Brazilian state of Paraná, with a metro area of 3.5 million is the fourth largest economic region in Brazil. It draws its name from the Tupi indian word meaning “big pines.” It’s also a city … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil's Economy, Business, Green Energy, opportunity
Tagged Brazil, economic downturn, Immigration, sustainability, transportation
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