GlobalPost — Brazil

Soccer and soap operas in the Amazon

Seth Kugel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:39:55 +0000

Even in a remote Amazon village, TV sets are tuned to stereotypically Brazilian obsessions.

Sign of the times

Seth Kugel — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:31:23 +0000

Sao Paulo’s clever new no-smoking symbol is so ubiquitous, it sometimes seems like it’s following you.

The "little country that could" didn't

Mark Starr — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:50:46 +0000

In a World Cup drama, tiny Uruguay tried — but failed — to put Argentina out of its misery.

A World of Trouble: Is the nightmare over?

Thomas Mucha — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:35:50 +0000

With signs of economic recovery finally emerging, here's where things stand in 20 countries around the world.

2016 Olympics: Three funerals and a party

Thomas Mucha — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:13:14 +0000

Rio rocks. Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo mope.

The 2016 Olympics: The betting odds

Mark Starr — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:12:48 +0000

President Obama is headed to Copenhagen. Will it matter?

Should internet campaign ads be against the law?

Seth Kugel — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:55:25 +0000

Brazil is trying to change laws that limit political speech. But it still wants to forbid anonymous blogging.

The only Ethiopian in Brazil

Seth Kugel — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:12:38 +0000

Alienated and out of hair gel, one woman struggles to hold on to her heritage.

The Ritz of movie theaters

Seth Kugel — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:06:07 +0000

Welcome to Sao Paulo's ultra-luxe theater, where wine is served and the popcorn topping is truffle-infused olive oil.

Need an Advil in Brazil? Not so fast.

Seth Kugel — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:15:20 +0000

Brazil wants to adult-proof its pharmacies.

Peering into the future with scientific arson

Stephan Faris — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:02:10 +0000

Scientists are setting fires in the Amazon to figure out how encroaching agriculture and climate change will affect forests.

Meet the economic gangsters

Mark Scheffler — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:03:52 +0000

Economic gangsters come in all shapes and sizes — they're Asian dictators and Somali pirates.

Will "civilized" Brazilians obey a new smoking ban?

Seth Kugel — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:17:14 +0000

A new law in Brazil's biggest city bans smoking in public places. Will it be obeyed?

Brazilian Senate scandals: a guide

Seth Kugel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:04:08 +0000

Get caught in a scandal in Brazil and you might lose your job. You'll almost never go to jail.

A tale of two Lulas

Seth Kugel — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:01:26 +0000

International rock star or illiterate hick? You decide.

More than a tourist destination

Anil Mundra — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:59:06 +0000

Trafficked persons flow across the triple border of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay at the Iguazu falls.

Full Frame: Africans in the Americas

Sebastian Belaustegui — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:27:58 +0000

Full Frame: African rhythm to a Latin American beat

Sebastian Belaustegui — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:35:15 +0000

The slave trade dispersed Africans throughout the Americas. A photographic journey through the remaining Afro-American cultures.

Taiwan says goodbye to World Games 2009

Jonathan Adams — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:19:19 +0000

VIDEO: How did your favorite korfballer do?

The sporting death

Mark Starr — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:10:51 +0000

The murders of Steve McNair and Arturo Gatti stun the sports world, and underscore the complexity of the word "hero."

Lost in non-translation

Seth Kugel — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:48:31 +0000

Thinking of ordering an X-salada before finding a motel before getting your funk on? Perhaps you should consult a Brazilian linguist.

Corruption, intrigue and Gisele Bundchen

Seth Kugel — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:27:02 +0000

The latest from Brazil.

Waiting for payment

Seth Kugel — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:41:32 +0000

If you're owed money by state and local governments in Brazil, don't hold your breath.

Brazil's message: Buy now

Seth Kugel — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:44:41 +0000

The government's answer to the economic crisis? A tax holiday.

A World of Trouble, the sequel

Thomas Mucha — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:40:50 +0000

Special Report: It's still ugly out there.

Brazilian soccer: a guide

Seth Kugel — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:35:09 +0000

An American's adventures with Brazilian soccer.

BRIC by BRIC

Seth Kugel — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:28:17 +0000

China and Brazil are moving closer. Or are they?

Where "Survivor" contestants battled

Seth Kugel — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:09:33 +0000

A guide to Brazil’s Tocantins state, home to this season of "Survivor."

Not your average bar food

Seth Kugel — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:56:11 +0000

A month-long bar food festival in Belo Horizonte means ambitious snacks and cold beer.

Reflections on the big, sick dog

Thomas Mucha — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:01:08 +0000

Around the world economy in 100 days

How much do you know about Brazil?

Seth Kugel — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:35:36 +0000

Brazilians don't think much of Americans' knowledge of their country.

Special Report

Thomas Mucha — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:07 +0000

20 correspondents, 20 countries and a world of pain. Meet the ground truth of the global economic crisis.