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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Brazilian economy constrained by bottlenecks
According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, the Brazilian economy, which grew by 8% last year, is likely to grow only half as fast in 2011 because of infrastructure bottlenecks. Major constraints on growth include power outages, needed … Continue reading
Brazil’s new leader wins key wage battle.
According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, Brazil’s newly-elected president, Dilma Rousseff, has succeeded in blocking a move by Congress to raise the minimum wage. Although some low-income Brazilians may suffer, this appears to be a necessary step … Continue reading
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Waste Land, a remarkable documentary film.
My wife and I just saw Waste Land, a remarkable Brazilian documentary that has been nominated for a 2011 Academy Award. The Internet Movie Database entry for this film can be found here. We recommend it highly. In Washington, D.C., … Continue reading
Fire in Rio warehouse district destroys carnival costumes and floats.
A sad event in Rio de Janeiro. According to a news article, a fire in a warehouse district of Rio de Janeiro has destroyed many of the costumes and floats that were laboriously and lovingly prepared for the 2011 pre-Lenten … Continue reading
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