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Lyric summary of one year in São Paulo

January 8, 2012 5 Comments
Lyric summary of one year in São Paulo

Julian Moura-Busquets, a graduate from Ohio University, just spent one year in São Paulo, working for Banco Santander (by the way, my former employer). He summed up the city in this gorgeous, unconventional video. The …

Feel the heat of soccer fan clubs

January 3, 2012

The documentary “A Energia de Todas as Torcidas” reproduces the craze, love and energy of 20 soccer fan clubs around the country. It includes a few interviews – even if it doesn’t have English captions, …

Brazilian children – wishing you a joyful New Year

December 31, 2011
Brazilian children – wishing you a joyful New Year

New map of violence in the country – and it is not only bad news

December 14, 2011 2 Comments

A few days ago, a São Paulo bus driver had a heart attack, lost control and hit a couple of cars and motorcycles.

Bündchen, Wonder Woman and a Masp’s favela: mirages in São Paulo

December 12, 2011

No exaggeration: São Paulo holds more surprises than Batman’s utility belt. Just spent a few days in town that never rests, camera in hand.

Brazuca, brazi, brasiguaio, dekassegui – who are the Brazilian expats?

October 26, 2011
Brazuca, brazi, brasiguaio, dekassegui – who are the Brazilian expats?

A little over 3 million Brazilians live out of the country, according to the Ministry of Foreign Relations. It is less than 1% of the country’s population, a minimal percentage, specially if compared with the …