More than three quarters of the Education Budget eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, July 7th 2025– Direct costs of crime in 2022 reached 3.44% of the region’s GDP, or so says the IDB study. It also says that the cost of crime is equivalent to 78% of the public budget for education, double the public budget for social assistance and 12 times…
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Unity, Division, and the Global South’s Push for Change. Amsterdam, 10 june 2025– Tell me about BRICS. What is BRICS? A loose coalition of emerging economies, or a growing challenge to Western-led global governance? We take a deep dive into the origins, goals, and internal dynamics of BRICS, the group that brings together Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
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Rio de Janeiro in trance eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 4, 2025 — More than two million people attended a Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, according to city officials. The pop star’s biggest concert ever was funded by the city in an effort to revitalize Rio’s economy. They expect it could generate…
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Lula and Janja eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 6th 2025–Brazil’s Federal Attorney General’s Office (AGU) issued an opinion last Friday, April 4th, defining guidelines for the role of the president’s spouse, specifically addressing First Lady Rosângela da Silva (Janja) and her expenses. Prompted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration’s Civil House amid criticism over Janja’s expenses, the AGU…
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antonfoek Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is an annual event for many. But for 39-year-old Russian model Irina Shayk, it was her first. She made a stunning debut on Monday, dressed in a spectacular rhinestone costume, as the guest of honor for the samba school Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, one of the most awarded schools in town.For…
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antonfoek The visit of the Dutch star footballer Memphis Depay last Monday to the favela Jardim Santa Cristina in São Paulo has made a big impression, as ESPN Brasil notes a few days later. The Dutch forward of Corinthians took the time to talk to the inhabitants of the slum and eventually paid the bar bill for the community. “His visit…
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antonfoek Amsterdam, October 19th, 2024 – In a shocking turn of events, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has accused Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of being a CIA doppelganger. This bold claim has sent ripples through the political landscape of South America, leaving many to wonder what could have motivated such a statement. A…
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antonfoek The Visionary Behind The MAZE Bob Nadkarni, a British journalist and filmmaker, moved to Rio de Janeiro over 40 years ago with a dream that extended far beyond his own artistic pursuits. He founded The MAZE not just as his home and art studio but as a cultural beacon in the heart of Catete.…
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Storms in SE Brazil eyesonbrasil 4 May 2024–The number of fatalities in Southeastern Brazil was updated last Thursday after at least 203 cities in the State of Rio Grande do Sul were hit by heavy storms, which are also forecast to move on to neighboring Santa Catarina over the next few days. Some 60 people…
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As the G20 summit unfolds in the picturesque setting of Rio de Janeiro’s Marina da Glória, the world’s gaze turns towards Brazil. This iconic location, steeped in history and natural beauty, serves as more than just a backdrop – it embodies the potential Brazil holds on the international stage. Let’s explore how this event, coupled…
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