Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Brazil- NY Times


Brazil

News about Brazil, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

  1. Jul. 25, 2014
    Recently completed replica of Solomon's Temple in Sao Paulo, Brazil, underscores the surging growth of evangelical Christianity in country, as well as its competitive religious landscape; number of evangelicals climbed to 22 percent of population in 2010 from 15 percent in 2000. MORE
  2. Jul. 16, 2014
    Leaders of so-called BRICS group of nations that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa announce that they are establishing a development bank to challenge influence of World Bank and International Monetary Fund; New Development Bank, based in Shanghai, will open with initial capitalization of $50 billion, and India will name bank's first president. MORE
  3. Jul. 15, 2014
    Editorial contends Brazil should be proud after hosting an excellent World Cup, but claims it is past time for FIFA to measure up to the sport it governs; calls on organization to address financial mismanagement, bribery, embezzlement and match-fixing that has been plaguing it; holds Cup also revealed need for tighter concussion rules and the institution of replay challenges to address dubious calls. MORE
  4. Jul. 14, 2014
    Fans and authorities in Brazil breathe sigh of relief as World Cup ends with Germany's victory over Argentina, amid muted street protests and display of Brazil's ability to successfully organize sporting megaevents. MORE
  5. Jul. 14, 2014
    Jere Longman On Soccer column holds that despite host country Brazil suffering humiliating defeat on the pitch, country defied skeptics who predicted chaos, instead hosting well-organized monthlong tournament that some are calling the best World Cup in recent memory; Brazil also takes solace in its archrival Argentina's loss in the final. MORE

Articles

Brazil's Unaffordable Homes

It's no wonder we're the country of favelas, and houses of cardboard and tin.
July 31, 2014, Thursday

Dark Ages of Prejudice Cast Shadow Over Beautiful Game

The leading candidate to head Italy’s soccer federation made a public reference to Africans as “banana-eaters.”
July 30, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Discrimination , Race and Ethnicity , Soccer , Italy , Brazil

Temple in Brazil Appeals to a Surge in Evangelicals

A recently completed replica of a temple from biblical tradition underscores the surging growth of evangelical Christianity in Brazil, as well as the country’s competitive religious landscape.
July 25, 2014, Friday

After Tough Competition, Rival Baby E-Commerce Sites in Brazil to Merge

Baby, an e-commerce site that was once the darling of Silicon Valley’s ambitions in Brazil, is being acquired by its rival BebeStore.
July 23, 2014, Wednesday

Carlyle Is Said to Be Raising New Brazilian Buyout Fund

Investors including Banco do Brasil and Brazilian pension funds have participated in a first-step $170 million fund-raising effort, according to a person with direct knowledge.
July 23, 2014, Wednesday

A World Cup Champion Calls It Quits While He's on Top

When Germany's captain, Philipp Lahm, walked away from the national soccer team, he did it in the quiet, measured, discreet way that defines his play.
July 21, 2014, Monday

Influx of South Americans Drives Miami’s Reinvention

As South Americans flock to Miami, their influence has transformed the city’s once recession-dampened downtown, enriched its culture and magnified its allure for businesses.
July 20, 2014, Sunday

Markets of the Once 'Fragile Five' Countries Are Now Soaring

The stock markets of five emerging markets that were recently in turmoil are among the best-performing globally, thanks to low interest rates and political and economic changes.
July 17, 2014, Thursday

World Cup Withdrawal

An American professional reflects on the World Cup, which ended Sunday when Germany defeated Argentina in extra time in Brazil.
July 17, 2014, Thursday
MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Germany , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Brazil

Brazilian Private Equity Firm Near Closing on $1 Billion Fund

Many existing backers seem to have returned to Gávea Investments’ new fund, suggesting there remains an appetite for investing in Latin America’s largest economy.
July 16, 2014, Wednesday

Multimedia

World Cup 2014: Netherlands Defeats Brazil in Third-Place Match
The Netherlands beat Brazil, 3-0, to finish in third place in the World Cup, capping a horrendous final two games for Brazil in which it was outscored by 10-1.
Brazilians Confront Defeat in World Cup
Brazilian fans grieved in the streets after their team’s historic loss to Germany on Tuesday.
World Cup Despair in Brazil
Brazilians explain what it feels like to lose really, really badly.
Brazilian Fans React to Loss
Brazilians watched as their national soccer team lost to Germany, 7-1, in a World Cup semifinal. Many stopped watching after the first half.
World Cup 2014: Germany Defeats Brazil, 7-1
The scoring began in the 11th minute when Thomas Müller tallied his fifth goal of the Cup after being left unmarked in the box. But it was the brief period from Minute 23 to Minute 29 that devastated Brazil.

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