Justin Bieber’s Brazil Fans Launch Campaign

by Michael Hone Posted on July 24, 2012

Brazil Celebrity News

SAO PAULO -- About 70 Justin Bieber fans met Sunday afternoon in Santos, on the São Paulo coast, to ask the Canadian singer to visit Brazil.
São Paulo Bieber Fans

SAO PAULO — About 70 Justin Bieber fans met Sunday afternoon in Santos, on the São Paulo coast, to ask the Canadian singer to visit Brazil. The girls — and some boys — made videos that they hope will entice the teenage heartthrob to add Brazil to his latest concert tour.
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Sunday Dawns with Strong Sun in Rio

by Michael Hone Posted on July 22, 2012

Brazil Travel & Tourism News

Sunday brought strong sun and warm tempts to Rio de Janeiro
Sunday 22 July 2012 in Rio de Janeiro

RIO DE JANEIRO — Dawn broke in Rio de Janeiro with bright sunshine and warm temperatures on Sunday, 22 July 2012. According to the forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology, the sky above Rio should stay clear and temperatures warm with no rain in the forecast.
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Monte Verde: Brazilian Switzerland

by Michael Hone Posted on July 21, 2012

Brazil Travel and Tourism News

European Style Hotel in Monte Verde Brazil
Monte Verde, Minas Gerais, Hotel (Photo: Tiago Campos / G1)

MONTE VERDE, Brazil — A small district of six thousand inhabitants in Minas Gerais state attracts tourists from all over Brazil. The hamlet shares with Campos do Jordão (São Paulo) the title of “Brazilian Switzerland” due to climate and architecture. Monte Verde offers options for all budgets and is a major destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway and for families seeking tranquility, adventure or both.
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Railroad Lover Documents Brazil’s Stations

by Michael Hone Posted on July 19, 2012

Brazil Travel & Tourism News

Marcelo Tomaz documents the 5000 railroad stations around Brazil
Railroad Lover Marcelo Tomaz (photo: EPTV)

SAO PAULO — A man from Ribeirão Preto, in São Paulo state, has decided to tell the story of the more than 5,000 train stations in Brazil. Ten months ago, designer and railroad enthusiast Marcelo Tomaz began spending his days off dedicated to the project Estações Brasileiras, or Brazilian Stations, which he created.
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Brazilian President Receives New Helicopter

by Michael Hone Posted on July 18, 2012

Brazil Aviation News

Brazilian President Receives New Helicopter
Brazilian President Receives New Helicopter

BRASILIA – The Presidency of the Republic received on Wednesday a new helicopter to transport President Dilma Rousseff. The aircraft is a Eurocopter EC-725 dubbed VH-36 Caracal. It can carry ten passengers and three crew and has a range of four hours and thirty minutes.

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Adriana Lima Poses Pregnant for Calendar

by Michael Hone Posted on July 18, 2012

Brazil Celebrity News

Adriana Lima poses five months pregnant for calendar
Adriana Lima Pregnant

RIO DE JANEIRO – Adriana Lima, 31, Brazilian supermodel and actress, has posed five-months pregnant for the 2013 Pirelli calendar. Lima, best known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, is the fourth highest paid model in the world, according to Forbes magazine.
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Elize Matsunaga’s Quiet Jail Routine

by Michael Hone Posted on July 16, 2012

Brazil Crime News

Elize Matsunaga behind bars in São Paulo for the murder of her husband
Elize Matsunaga in Tremembé Prison

SAO PAULO – Elize Matsunaga, 30, who admitted to killing her husband and cutting his body to pieces, is enjoying a quiet routine in jail. Almost two months after killing her millionaire husband, food industry executive Marcos Matsunaga, 41, CEO of Yoki Foods, Elize remains behind bars.
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Free Wireless Broadband Access Tested

by Michael Hone Posted on July 15, 2012

Brazil Technology News

Banda Larga 0800 - Broadband 800 - being tested in Brazil
Broadband 800

BRASÍLIA – The federal government began testing Banda Larga 0800, or Broadband 800, which aims to offer free wireless internet access. Under the program, users of smartphones, tablets and other devices will be able to visit certain websites without data usage counting against their plans.
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Alanis Morissette Brazil 2012 Tour Dates

by Michael Hone Posted on July 14, 2012

Brazil Music News

Alanis Morissette at the American Music Awards 2011
Alanis Morissette

RIO DE JANEIRO – Alanis Morissette will travel to Brazil in September to do eight shows, announced Time for Fun productions on Tuesday. The Canadian-American singer will tour the country to promote her seventh studio album, , which goes on sale August 28th.

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