Leopoldo Serran, screenwriter, at 66 Aug 24, 2008
Mr. Serran's first film, written with Diegues and others, was "Ganga Zumba" (1963), a fictionalized Brazilian history lesson set in the 17th century about the flight of slaves from a sugar cane plantation. It was directed by Diegues, a friend from college and a member of the Cinema Novo movement, a collection of politically engaged and technically experimental filmmakers that provided Brazilian film with a signature contemporary idiom. (Boston Globe)
Police Search Home of Brazil Tycoon Batista Jul 13, 2008
Last month, Batista launched the biggest IPO in Brazilian history, raising 6. 71 billion reais ($4. (ABC News -- Wire)
Vale plans Brazil's biggest share sale Jul 4, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
John Foster Dulles; scholar, son of ex-secretary of state Jul 1, 2008
WASHINGTON - John Foster Dulles, a noted Brazilian history scholar and the eldest son of the former secretary of state, died of kidney failure June 23 at North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio ... He wrote 12 books and numerous articles on 20th-century Brazilian history, including "Resisting Brazil's Military Regime" (2007), the second of a two-volume work on Brazilian reformer Sobral Pinto. (Boston Globe)
Friends for faraway places Jun 14, 2008
For an account of Brazilian history, Euclides da Cunha's Rebellion in the Backlands (University of Chicago Press) is a fascinating account of a 19th-century revolt that, in turn, became the inspiration for Mario Vargas Llosa's The War of the End of the World (Faber), which is one of the greatest novels written in the 20th century. Mario Andrade's Macunaima (Quartet) is one of the masterpieces of Brazilian literature, mixing the mock-heroic and the mythological. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Brazil's Lula Announces New Amazon Protection Jun 6, 2008
"But we now have a remarkable opportunity. This is the very first time in Brazilian history that the Amazon lies at the centre of national attention," added Unger, who is coordinating the government's strategy to sustainably develop the Amazon. (Additional reporting Todd Benson; Writing by Stuart Grudgings). (Planet Ark, United States)
Viagra introduces its latest celebrity backer: the devil May 24, 2008
The Amazonian city of Altamira played host to one of the more uneven contests in recent Brazilian history this week, as a colourful alliance of indigenous leaders gathered to take on the might of the state power corporation and stop the construction of an immense hydroelectric dam on a tributary of the Amazon. Friday, 23 May 2008. (Yahoo News -- Men's Health)
Brazil's Option for Science Education Jan 18, 2008
The goal of this initiative is to enroll one million children from the public school system nationwide in the most comprehensive science and technology education program in Brazilian history. PAGE 1. (Scientific American)
Getting the storyHorrors and joys of reporting from South America in the 1970s Dec 20, 2007
By complete chance, I had stumbled on the largest counter-insurgency operation in Brazilian history ... By complete chance, I had stumbled on the largest counter-insurgency operation in Brazilian history. (BBC News -- Americas)
Shock to systemRape case adds to notoriety of Brazilian prison regime Nov 24, 2007
The most notorious case in recent Brazilian history happened in 1992 following a riot in Carandiru jail in Sao Paulo when 111 prisoners were killed, the vast majority shot by military police. In 2002 alone, 303 inmates were murdered by other prisoners. (BBC News -- Americas)
Doubts About a World Cup Host Nov 1, 2007
The report also states that "air and urban transport infrastructure would comfortably meet the demands of the 2014 World Cup." This in spite of an almost total breakdown in the air traffic control system that over the last year contributed to two fatal crashes one of which was the biggest in Brazilian history and monumental chaos at airports. "Either the FIFA inspectors landed in another country thinking it was Brazil or the initial report is a practical joke," wrote Eduardo Tironi in Lance, the... (Time.com)
Defense minister is replaced as Brazil's air crisis grows Jul 26, 2007
The move came eight days after the deadliest air disaster in Brazilian history. With the fallout spreading from last week's accident at S. (International Herald Tribune)
In Brazil's Air Space Obscene Are the Airlines and the Government Jul 23, 2007
In all of Brazilian history, this will be the first time in which public opinion and published opinion condemn the public authority with such vehemence. Newspapers have been publishing pages with readers protests and there have been plenty of editorials and columnists' diatribes. (Brazzil.com)
* Da Silva orders immediate air traffic changes Jul 22, 2007
Breaking three days of silence after the worst airline disaster in Brazilian history, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva went on television on Friday night to assure worried Brazilians that he had ordered immediate changes in the country's flawed civil aviation system. The Brazilian government is "taking every step in our power to reduce the risk of new tragedies," da Silva said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Brazil jet crash disaster called tragedy foretold Jul 19, 2007
"Its been 10 months since the last worst air accident in Brazilian history and now we've had an accident worse than that," said David Fleischer, a political scientist at the University of Brasilia. "If you look at what's happened since September, the answer is nothing." Silva fears the military, which oversees Brazil's air traffic control system and has filled top positions at the national aviation agency with political appointees with little or no experience, Fleischer said. (Boston Globe)
Anger grows over Brazil plane crash Jul 19, 2007
The Brazilian government came under fierce attack yesterday after the worst air disaster in Brazilian history claimed an estimated 200 lives. The accident happened on Tuesday evening as a crowded Airbus-320 passenger plane belonging to the Brazilian company TAM landed at Sao Paulo's domestic airport, Congonhas. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Toll of 200 feared in Brazil air crash Jul 19, 2007
Possibly the worst air crash in Brazilian history ; firefighters carry a body bag from the wreck of the Airbus at Sao Paulo yesterday ... Possibly the worst air crash in Brazilian history … firefighters carry a body bag from the wreck of the Airbus at Sao Paulo yesterday ... Possibly the worst air crash in Brazilian history … firefighters carry a body bag from the wreck of the Airbus at Sao Paulo yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
200 feared dead in plane crash Jul 18, 2007
The accident, apparently the biggest in Brazilian history, happened at 6 ... The accident comes 10 months after 154 people were killed in the worst plane accident in Brazilian history. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Learn all about Brazil at I-House confab Apr 24, 2007
Andre Zeitlin, who graduated from UC Davis School of Management, will discuss agri-business in Brazil at 2:15 p.m. Tom Holloway, a professor of Brazilian history at UCD, will give a talk at 3:15 p.m. Patricia Pinho, a doctoral candidate at UCD, will talk about natural resource management in the Amazon at 4:15 p.m.. Heloisa Kinder will give an auditory tour of Brazil s musical heritage at 2:15 p.m. and Flavia Leite will lead a dance workshop at 4:15 p.m.. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Educational etiquette Apr 12, 2007
After running into his Brazilian history professor and his wife in the library last week and conversing in Portuguese for a few minutes, Luke was invited to a birthday party being thrown for his professor's wife. So, Luke and another friend arrived at his professor's doorstep Saturday night, ready to party. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Brazilian keepers rule UCL nets Apr 4, 2007
Dida (top) is one of the most successful keepers in Brazilian history, guiding AC Milan to a European Cup and a Serie A title. NewPress/Getty Images. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
L.I. Pilots Involved In Brazil Crash Headed Home Dec 8, 2006
The collision killed 154 people, making it the worst plane crash in Brazilian history. The pilots have been staying in a hotel during the nearly 4-month-old investigation. (CBS 2, NY)
Brazil Releases Passports Of U.S. Pilots Dec 6, 2006
Brazil is still investigating the crash, the worst in Brazilian history. The Embraer Legacy jet was owned by ExcelAire of Ronkonkoma, N.Y., which did not immediately comment on the release. (CBS News)
Four years on, the hunter turns hunted Nov 18, 2006
As the first steel company of Brazil, it holds a special place in the Brazilian history and development. It currently holds the 46th position among the largest steel producing companies of the world. (India Times)
UPI NewsTrack TopNews Oct 24, 2006
United Press International - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper. Updated: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 02:00 AM EDT United Press International. (Washington Times)
WP: Marine's mom wrestles with death Oct 12, 2006
Alex applied himself to only what interested him -- Russian history, Brazilian history, creative writing -- and posted erratic grades reflecting that. He came to see college as a place others headed simply to get a degree. (MSNBC -- International)
Amazon crash pilot passports held Oct 5, 2006
The collision was the worst air disaster in Brazilian history. Flight recorders from both planes have been recovered and are being examined by accident investigators. (BBC News -- Americas)
Brazilian authorities seize passports of American pilots Oct 4, 2006
Investigators, who were poring over black box data and voice recorders, want to know why collision avoidance equipment didn't stop the worst air disaster in Brazilian history. Lepore told relatives the crash came without warning. (Biloxi Sun Herald)
Brazil air crash victims' relatives fly over site Oct 3, 2006
The previous worst air disaster in Brazilian history was the June 1982 crash of a Vasp flight which hit a mountain near Fortaleza in northeastern Brazil, killing 137 people. news is provided by. (Reuters AlertNet)
Brazil: Plane crash black box found Oct 3, 2006
All 155 passengers are presumed dead, making it the worst air accident in Brazilian history. The plane apparently crashed after an in-flight collision with a small plane over the Amazon jungle in northern Para state. (Washington Times)
Quick Guide and Transcript Oct 2, 2006
The first glimpse of the worst air disaster in Brazilian history. Jungle so thick that its taken almost 24 hours since the crash for rescue workers to arrive on the scene. (CNN -- Education)
155 feared dead in aircrash Oct 1, 2006
Reports yesterday suggested the plane had plummeted nose-first into the jungle in the worst air disaster in Brazilian history. Several foreigners are thought to have been on board, among them an 11-month-old baby, a Canadian citizen and 20 employees of the Japanese multinational Yamaha. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
No sign of life where Brazilian jet crashed Oct 1, 2006
Until now, the worst air disaster in Brazilian history was the June 1982 crash of a Vasp flight which hit a mountain near Fortaleza in northeastern Brazil, killing 137 people. (Additional reporting by Alberto Alerigi, Terry Wade, Andrei Khalip, Raymond Colitt, Vladimir Goitia, Denise Luna, Jonas da Silva and Elzio Barreto). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lula's Support Oct 1, 2006
Throughout this favela's winding streets, residents are preparing to celebrate four more years of rule by the only president in Brazilian history who was born destitute, bootstrapped his way to a better life and proudly wears his humble past on his sleeve. Teenage get-out-the-vote workers, tired of playing tinny election jingles from white VW vans and convinced their bearded candidate will win, blast hip hop and shake in their seats to pulsating bass lines. (Ocnus.net)
Carlos Tvez has been missing for two weeks, as every Euro super-club from Chelsea to Roma has been linked to him. Aug 30, 2006
Two years ago, Corinthians, one of the oldest and most storied clubs in Brazilian history, created a national crisis ... Worst of all is the possibility that one of the most important and traditional powers in Brazilian history could soon be relegated if things don't improve. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Death squad policeman jailed for Rio massacre Aug 25, 2006
Jubilant campaigners set off fireworks outside a Rio courthouse after a policeman was sentenced to 543 years in prison for his role in one of the most violent chapters of recent Brazilian history. Following a three-day trial Jorge Carvalho, 32, was found guilty of taking part in the murder of 29 innocent people - among them seven teenagers. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Inter is a three-time Brazilian champ, but had never won the South American title. Aug 18, 2006
Some reiterated the fact that Inter has won three Brazilian championships, and in 1979 was the only club in Brazilian history to win the championship while going undefeated. I already knew the club was "big" in Brazil and had produced players of the caliber of Valdomiro, Falco, Mauro Galvo, Dunga and Taffarel. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Defending champ So Paulo (left) hosts Internacional as the finals kick off tonight. Aug 10, 2006
The most successful club team in Brazilian history has given a soccer-mad country a breath of fresh air and hope after Brazil's crash and burn at the 2006 World Cup. The world had its Tricolore champion, the Azzurri of Italy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Good riddance to end of Brazil era Jul 4, 2006
The greatest shooter in Brazilian history, Zico, missed. And Scrates, "the Doctor," also missed. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Smile of a World Cup hero Jun 24, 2006
And that's part of history, it's part of Brazilian history, and that's important. You look at him now, after all these decades, and you still see a winner. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Brazilians should give English a try Jun 13, 2006
I fell in love with the country, the people, the diverse culture, learning so much about the Brazilian history and way of life. I received much more than I gave. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Brazilian drug gang wages war on police May 16, 2006
DRUG traffickers have launched a wave of co-ordinated attacks on police in Sao Paulo, leaving at least 50 people dead in one of the most violent chapters in recent Brazilian history. In at least 100 separate attacks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday groups of criminals brandishing hand grenades and automatic weapons swept across the city, shooting members of the security forces. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Dozens of police dead in Brazil May 15, 2006
Drug traffickers launched a wave of coordinated attacks on police in Sao Paulo at the weekend, leaving at least 50 people dead in one of the most violent chapters in recent Brazilian history. In at least 100 separate attacks on Friday, Saturday and yesterday, groups of criminals brandishing hand grenades and automatic weapons swept across the metropolis, gunning down members of the security forces as they worked. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Minority matters May 6, 2006
It was billed as the most important conference about indigenous peoples in Brazilian history but may have fallen short of its stated goals. For the first time since its inception the Brazilian government indigenous agency, Funai, toured the villages of the 400,000 surviving indigenous Indians to listen to their demands - which included setting up an indigenous parliament, receiving royalties for looking after "the biggest biodiversity in the world", the Amazon, and compensation for destroyed... (Aljazeera.Net)
