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Lula

By tropicalshirt on Mar 12, 2010, 07:44.

Nearly all of the Brazilians I have met believe compared to other Presidents Lula has been the best and that he has done a lot for the total population, plan fome, a million homes for the poor etc. On the regional and global stage Brazil has grown and grown, and looks set to continue as the superpower of South America. One thing Lula has tried to address is the background and racial make up of students at university and also those studying to become doctors. He guaranteed a percentage of places to those from public schools and for black people. When you have a history like Brazil of mass slavery some Brazilians believe the current situation of discrimiation is a legacy. But if you dont address the legacy and change it, the leagcy will continue? Some white folks are very angry with Lula. Anybody here with an opinion of Lula? A great President, a Nordestino who came from to Sao Paulo, working as a shoeshine boy and failed the first time in his bid as Preseident and succeeded trying again.

Aya in Brazil

By LuvsAddiction on Jan 24, 2010, 11:06.

Hello All - Has anyone been in the Brazilian amazon area, maybe around Manaos and tried Ayahuasca? I know the amazon area in Peru has quite a few but interested in the Brazil. Thanks

Boy is returning back to USA.

By misterfinger on Dec 22, 2009, 18:10.

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Bookmarks Print Play Video ABC News – Decision Expected in Brazil Custody Case Slideshow:N.J. father wins custody battle in Brazil Play Video Video:Brazil delays decision about N.J. dad taking son home AP Play Video Video:'Psychological Harm to Sean' FOX News AP – David Goldman speaks to the Associated Press in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. The US man fighting … By BRADLEY BROOKS, Associated Press Writer Bradley Brooks, Associated Press Writer – 10 mins ago RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil's chief justice on Tuesday ruled in favor of a U.S. man who has pursued a five-year court battle to gain custody of his son. According to the court's Web site, Chief Justice Gilmar Mendes ruled David Goldman's 9-year-old son must be delivered to him by the boy's Brazilian relatives, as a federal court ordered last week. The ruling put Goldman one step closer to finally being reunited with his son, Sean. The boy was taken by Goldman's now-deceased ex-wife to her native Brazil in 2004, where he has remained. Goldman has been fighting to get him back from the boy's stepfather. Goldman's New Jersey-based lawyer, Patricia Apy, said late Tuesday that she believed Mendes' order required that Sean be handed over immediately, but she said Goldman's attorneys had not heard from lawyers for the Brazilian family. Lawyers on both sides have said there was still a chance for the Brazilian family to appeal to Brazil's highest appeals court, though the chances of success seemed slight. Goldman, who lives in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, declined to comment until he learned more details about the 50-page ruling. U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, a New Jersey congressman who traveled to Brazil to offer his support, said Goldman was pleased. "He was elated, a big smile came to his face, but he said 'I'm not going to let my guard down until it's wheels up," Smith said. Goldman has seen earlier rulings ordering Sean's return be blocked, and for days his supporters have expressed worries the Brazilian family might try to flee or hide Sean. Calls to the Brazilian family's lawyer were not immediately returned. Both the U.S. and Brazilian governments argued that the case clearly fell under the Hague Convention, which seeks to ensure that custody decisions are made by the courts in the country where a child originally lived — in this case, the United States. A lawyer specializing in the Hague Convention said Tuesday's decision by Mendes was the only right one to make. "It would be virtually impossible to reconcile international law with a ruling in favor of the Brazilian family," said Greg Lewen of the Miami-based law firm Fowler White Burnett. He said that if the Hague Convention were not followed by the chief justice, "the State Department should immediately issue a travel advisory warning parents not to go to Brazil with their children." Goldman launched his case in U.S. and Brazilian courts after Sean was brought by his mother in 2004 to her home country, where she then divorced Goldman and remarried. She died last year in childbirth, and the boy has lived with his stepfather since. In an interview with The Associated Press on Sunday, Goldman said he would allow Sean's Brazilian relatives to visit with his son if he won the case. "I will not do to them what they've done to Sean and me," he said. The case has affected diplomatic ties between Brazil and the U.S., and has been discussed by President Barack Obama and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Last week, a U.S. senator reacted to the case by blocking renewal of a $2.75 billion trade deal that would remove U.S. tariffs on some Brazilian goods. The hold was lifted after Tuesday's ruling and the U.S. Senate quickly passed the trade measure. The U.S. State Department pressed for the boy to be returned. But a Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Thursday stayed the lower court decision ordering Sean to be turned over to his father. Goldman and Brazil's attorney general both filed appeals Friday asking the Supreme Court to overturn the justice's decision to block Sean's return while the court considers hearing direct testimony from the boy. On Tuesday, Mendes ruled the order no longer valid. The Brazilian family's lawyer, Sergio Tostes, had told the AP that he would like to see a negotiated settlement, saying he wanted to end the damage being done to Sean and to U.S.-Brazil relations. "We're raising the white flag and saying: 'Let's get together, let's talk. We're the adults, we have responsibilities, so let's start to have a constructive conversation,'" Tostes said. Goldman, however, was never in a mood to negotiate. "This isn't about a shared custody — I'm his dad, I'm his only parent," Goldman said. "This isn't a custody case — it's an abduction

Brazil Tourist Visa

By dpnoto on Nov 28, 2009, 18:53.

Hey everybody. Quick question. I am a U.S. citizen in Bogota, Colombia and need to get a Brazilian tourist visa at the embassy here. How long does it usually take? I'm leaving in less than two weeks. Anything you can tell me is DEEPLY appreciated! Thanks!

Learning PORTUGUESE from SPANISH-- anybody done this?

By justonio on Oct 27, 2009, 18:25.

Has any native English speakers been able to do this and keep the Spanish strong and separate from the Portuguese? As I'm planning on moving to Brazil next year, I'm currently learning Portuguese after 5 years pretty fluent with Spanish (Mexico, Colombia), and I kind of sense that while the Spanish is a great base for learning Portuguese, it's easy to get them confused and diminish or even lose my Spanish. Obviously, I would like to cultivate a strong level of Spanish and learn Portuguese very well. Anybody on this site already gone through this? Any suggestions on how to minimize the damage to my Spanish and keep them separated in my mind? Thanks.

Blame it On Rio? Obama Discovers The World Doesn't Love Him As Much As the MSM Does

By goin_south on Oct 3, 2009, 20:19.

Hummm... THE I.O.C...... must be Racist!

BABY GIRL FOR ADOPTION

By bella2007 on Sep 30, 2009, 21:54.

get back for more information and pictures of the baby.

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By wellcch on Sep 12, 2009, 03:40.

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Brazil: Probably the Best Country in the World to Live In

By tropicalshirt on Sep 6, 2009, 12:28.

Wanted to post this article from the no.1 gringo website on Brazil, gringoes.com http://www.gringoes.com/articles.asp?ID_Noticia=1221 The best thing it comments on is on the cordial man. "The Brazilian writer Sergio Buarque de Holanda described the typical Brazilian as the "homen cordial", or cordial man, by which he referred to the informality, tolerance and easy-going nature of most Brazilian social interaction, when compared to other cultures." Best thing in Brazil?

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+ DOW WANTS "AGENT ORANGE" SOYA IN BRAZIL

By tabla on Aug 7, 2009, 10:41.

+ DOW WANTS "AGENT ORANGE" SOYA IN BRAZIL Dow AgroSciences has issued a request to the National Technical Commission for Biosafety (CTNBio) to undertake field trials with a GM soya variety tolerant to the 2,4-D herbicide. 2,4-D was one of the two components of the infamous Agent Orange, the defoliant used in the Vietnam War responsible for thousands of cases of cancer, leukaemia and neurological pathologies, as well as the birth of countless babies with physical and mental problems. Dow's move has been described by GM Freeze as "a step back into the Dark Ages". http://www.gmwatch.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11369:agent- orange-legacy-us-vietnam-brazil http://tiny.cc/jilaI + COMPANIES CONCEALED EFFECTS OF DIOXIN Interesting interview with an American lawyer and a French activist who say chemical companies that produced Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant used by the US Army during the Vietnam War, connived to cover up its dangers. http://www.gmwatch.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11369:agent- orange-legacy-us-vietnam-brazil http://tiny.cc/jilaI

+ BRAZIL BECOMES BIGGEST CONSUMER OF PESTICIDES AS GM ACREAGE EXPANDS

By tabla on Aug 7, 2009, 10:36.

+ BRAZIL BECOMES BIGGEST CONSUMER OF PESTICIDES AS GM ACREAGE EXPANDS Brazil's consumption of pesticides and herbicides grew by 25% in 2008 to 734 million tonnes, worth US$7.1bn. For the first time ever, the country overtook the previous world champion, the USA, which consumed 646 million tonnes, worth US$6.0bn. In what few would see as a coincidence, that same year Brazil recorded its largest area ever planted with GMOs, almost of all of which are crops that have been genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides. Indeed, 45% of the herbicides and pesticides were used in the cultivation of soya, most of which is GM. http://www.gmwatch.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11358:latin- americas-gm-wars http://tiny.cc/mG5D8

STUFF FOR SALE !

By Zoltar on Jul 11, 2009, 07:26.

Greetings ! I am selling the following items : 1 sofa bed (black leather) 190cm x 140cm. BRAND NEW, used for one month. Price paid : 880 reais 1 air con (white with remote control) conair brand. BRAND NEW, used for one month. Price paid 800 reais 2 professional alogen lights for film/video (2 mts tall) 1000 watt each. BRAND NEW, used for 2 months. Selling for 500 reais, both of them. For the sofa and aircon please send me an offer. I am moving to Colombia and I need to sell this stuff for the 31st of this month. ALL the above items are in Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana. Thanks in advance, Zoltar

STUFF FOR SALE !

By Zoltar on Jul 11, 2009, 07:25.

United States falls to Brazil in final

By goin_south on Jun 28, 2009, 14:03.

The United States came painfully close to winning its first-ever FIFA international tournament, but in the end fell to Brazil 3-2 in the Confederations Cup final. Relive all the action with FOXSoccer.com's LIVE blog. Final: United States 2-3 Brazil

flying from manaus to tabatinga. prices?

By sebjac on Apr 1, 2009, 18:41.

hi my lonely planet says that Trip and RIco fly this route. Cant seem to book any of these online. Does anyone know approximate prices, and whether I can wait until getting to Manaus to get these tickets? Thanks, Seb

Volunteer Abroad as an Atlas Corps Fellow

By Atlas Corps on Feb 6, 2009, 09:07.

Atlas Service Corps seeks nonprofit leaders from around the world to apply for their 2009-2010 fellowship positions in Washington, DC and Bogota, Colombia. All expenses are paid in this prestigious, fellowship program, including a living stipend, health insurance, visa, travel, training, and a $2,500 end of service award. Applicants must have 3 or more years of experience in the nonprofit sector, a college degree, fluency in English (and Spanish if applying to volunteer in Colombia), and a commitment to returning to their home country after one year. Candidates from outside the U.S. are placed at outstanding host organizations in Washington, DC including Ashoka, Asian American LEAD, CentroNía, Grameen Foundation, and Population Action International. Candidates from the U.S. are placed at organizations in Bogota like Give to Colombia and Oxfam GB. In addition to volunteering full time at their host organizations, Fellows are enrolled in a management development training program and join a growing network of nonprofit leaders from around the world. For more details about eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: www.atlascorps.org/apply.html. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2009.

Aparment Rent in Rio

By Tom on Dec 12, 2008, 06:27.

Hi guys, got bad news last week and have to leave Colombia in Feb. and hit of to Rio for 6 month, I never been there and dont have any idea about the living cost, Like Apartment rent and so on, can anyone advice about the areas where the rent is not so hight but still save, thanks a lot Tom

Nautica Praia de Jacare, Cabadello Paraiba, BRAZIL.Necessito alguma ajuda por favor

By ujay on Dec 10, 2008, 15:54.

Necessito alguma ajuda por favor ou um contato que eu podia correio de e, pode-o ajudar por favor. Comprei um barco que está em Situação - Nautica Cidade DA Praia de Jacare, Cabadello Paraiba, BRASIL. É recomendado permanece no hotel de "Orca" que é perto. Receba o táxi de água de em Marina frontal de Philip ao barco. O barco é chamado SOBREVIVÊNCIA, O que eu necessito é algum um que pode ir ao barco e toma-me tantas fotos de ele como podem, em lado ele, e para for a lado ele. Enviarei qualquer dinheiro necessitou cobrir o custo de fazer isto. Ele realmente me ajudaria for a, Agradeça-o tanto. I need some help please or a contact I could e mail ,can you help please . I have bought a boat that is at Location - Nautica Praia de Jacare, Cabadello Paraiba, BRAZIL. they say It is recommended you stay at the ‘Orca’ hotel which is close by. Get the water taxi from in front Philip Marina to the boat. The boat is called SURVIVAL, The boat has been set up as a museum for the protection of Amazonian Indians and has not sailed on the open ocean for over 2 years What I need is some one that can go to the boat and take me as many photos of it as they can ,in side it ,and out side it .I will send any money needed to cover the cost of doing this .it would really help me out , Thank you so much .

College football in Brazil

By spencernilsson on Nov 21, 2008, 06:55.

I just got to Sao Paulo and am desperately trying to find somewhere to watch the texas tech oklahoma game tomorrow. I would rather not watch on the internet...does anyone know of a bar that broadcasts ABC in sao paulo or rio or somewhere within a couple hours? please email me at spencernilsson at hotmail.com. thanks!

Know any art/design school

By fuzzycozy on Nov 10, 2008, 10:28.

Hey guys- I was wondering if anybody have info on design schools (photography/media art) in brazil that is thought in english... thanks

Apartment rentals for Carnival en Salvador Bahia - 2009

By medellinmiguel on Nov 6, 2008, 01:09.

I'm looking for suggestions for apartment rentals for the upcoming Carnival in 2009, Salvador Bahia, Brazil. I've been to the one in Rio. Muito obrigado

Barack Obama- The symbol

By romy on Oct 4, 2008, 21:22.

As evidenced from this reporting by Al Jazeera, Barack Obama has gained symbolic stature. Obama represents the fight of the Black man to power for black Brazilians. A symbol of success and a symbol of change to traditional racial hegemony. Brazil a country of 190 million people with 90 million self-described black individuals has never had a black president.

info on marica brazil

By merceytwo on Jul 23, 2008, 14:03.

hi every one. i have been looking at real estate on line. saw a lot of beautiful homes in marica. does any one have info about the city or how to find out more about the city? thanks

Anyone been to Porto Alegre?

By gogopher on Jul 10, 2008, 16:15.

I am interested in checking out Porto Alegre, Brasil and I do not know much about the city, things to do, places to go, lodging, nightlife, the people. I have heard good things but nothing from someone experiencing the city first hand. Has anyone lived or traveled there? What are your impressions? Thanks.

Welcome to the Brazilian forum

By Peter on Jun 4, 2008, 03:25.

Welcome! It's still new, the travelguide is also empty, but feel free to ask your questions, share your travel experiences etcetera.