Giant Bluefin Tuna Caught in Brazil

by Michael Hone Posted on May 23, 2012

Brazil News

1036 lb Giant Bluefin Tuna in the Sao Paulo Mercadao Tuesday, 22 May 2012
1,036 lb Bluefin Tuna in Sao Paulo's Central Market

SAO PAULO – A 1,036-lb giant bluefin tuna, caught off Brazil’s Northeast Coast near Recife, caused pandemonium at São Paulo’s central market Tuesday afternoon. As news of the catch spread around the metropolis, owners and chefs from Japanese restaurants and sushi bars descended on the Mercadão, anticipating the arrival of the wondrous fish.

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Brazil Leads Latin America in E-commerce

by Michael Hone Posted on May 23, 2012

Brazil News

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil Leads Latin America in E-commerce, according to a new study published online on Wednesday. Brazilian e-commerce grew 43% between 2010 and 2011, reaching $25 billion dollars – more than half (59.1%) of all online transactions in Latin America.

Brazilian e-commerce now accounts for over 1% of GDP
Brazil's E-commerce Largest in Latin America

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Sexist Comments get Man Booted from Flight

by Michael Hone Posted on May 22, 2012

Brazil News

Federal Police escort a passenger off a Trip Airlines flight in Brazil for making negative comments about femal pilots
Macho Man Escorted Off Airliner (photo: terra.com.br/Elvans Santos)

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil – Last Friday, the crew of a Trip Airlines flight about to leave the gate booted a passenger for making sexist comments about the female pilot. The flight was about to leave Confins Airport in Belo Horizonte bound for Goiânia, reported online media.

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Hero Cop Rescues Drunk Puppy

by Michael Hone Posted on May 20, 2012

Brazil News

Officer Fernando Moreira and dog Whisky
Hero Cop Fernando Moreira and dog Whisky (photo: Folha)
CURITIBA, Brazil – On Wednesday, police in southern Brazil rescued a puppy suffering alcohol poisoning, caused by two men who fled when they saw officers approaching. The Rottweiler puppy became a celebrity in Brazil after his story circulated in social media last week, reported Folha de São Paulo.

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São Paulo Marijuana March 2012 Peaceful

by Michael Hone Posted on May 19, 2012

Brazil News

Thousands of protesters march through the streets of Sao Paulo on 19 May 2012 for marijuana
São Paulo Marijuana March (photo: G1)

SAO PAULO – Thousands of protesters marched through São Paulo streets on Saturday, agitating for relaxation of Brazil’s harsh marijuana laws. The ‘Marijuana March’ kicked off at 4:20 pm and lasted for about two hours, reported online media.

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