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Saturday, July 5, 2014

News from Brazil- NY Times

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

  1. Jul. 3, 2014
    Security researchers have uncovered what they believe is significant cybercrime operation in Brazil that took aim at $3.75 billion in transactions by Brazilians; it is unclear what percentage of compromised transactions was actually stolen. MORE
  2. Jun. 30, 2014
    World Cup 2014 Roundup; survey on the wealth and race of fans attending a World Cup match in Brazil indicates that those attending games are overwhelmingly rich and white; finding is particularly striking in Brazil, with a highly mixed population that has more blacks than any country except Nigeria; other World Cup news noted. MORE
  3. Jun. 30, 2014
    Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar helps propel team past Chile and into the World Cup quarterfinals, giving a huge boost to Brazilian goalkeepers, who are often held in low esteem. MORE
  4. Jun. 29, 2014
    Juliet Macur Sports of The Times column; Brazil's gleaming new soccer stadiums built for 2014 World Cup were billed as a boon for country, but many of its impoverished residents wonder how they will benefit after the last goal is scored; meanwhile, FIFA is expected to generate $2 billion profit from Brazil's World Cup. MORE
  5. Jun. 25, 2014
    Four-lane highway in Sao Paolo, Brazil, affectionately known as the Minhocao, becomes a local gathering place for soccer and picnics when it is closed to traffic on Sundays and holidays; area's combination of ugliness and beauty make it a curious source of relief from city's crowds, skyscrapers and heat. MORE

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Brazilian President Calls Recuperating Neymar ‘a Great Warrior’

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Neymar, Brazil’s star player, continues to undergo treatment for a broken vertebra sustained in Friday’s match. Colombia’s Juan Camilo Zúñiga apologized for the hit.
July 6, 2014, Sunday

At Retooled Maracanã, Olympics Are Palpable

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
Brazil and its marquee stadium, the Maracanã, is set to be the site of an unprecedented double after hosting this year's World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
July 5, 2014, Saturday

Brazil Takes a Painful Step Forward

By ANDREW KEH
Brazil dispatched an upstart Colombia team, 2-1, but lost its star player for the rest of the tournament.
July 5, 2014, Saturday

Which World Cup Team to Root For, Reconsidered

By DEAN KARLAN
The utilitarian fan index gets a tweak as we consider different kinds of happiness: a first win versus a second, for example.
July 5, 2014, Saturday

As They Invade, Argentines Seek Soccer Conquest

By DAVID WALDSTEIN
Tens of thousands of Argentines have traveled to Brazil, stirring worries among Brazilians about violence and about Argentina winning the World Cup.
July 5, 2014, Saturday

On a Beautiful Day for Brazilians, an Unexpected Dark Cloud

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
The beautiful game will definitely be a little uglier without Neymar, who broke a vertebra against Colombia, although there may be some comfort to Brazilians in knowing that they are still in the tournament.
July 5, 2014, Saturday
MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Colombia , Neymar , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Soccer , Brazil

Brazil vs. Colombia: World Cup 2014 Live Blog

By VICTOR MATHER
Host Brazil has not had any favors in the knockout draw. After outlasting a fast, aggressive Chile team on penalties, it must now face Colombia, arguably the most impressive team in the tournament so far.
July 4, 2014, Friday
MORE ON BRAZIL AND: Colombia , Brazil , Soccer , World Cup 2014 (Soccer)

Banco Itaú of Brazil Sells Insurance Unit to Ace

By DAN HORCH
The unit offering high-risk corporate insurance was sold for $685 million, or about four times its book value, making Ace Limited the largest provider of such policies in Brazil.
July 4, 2014, Friday

Brazil Comes Around as the World Cup Plays On

By SIMON ROMERO
The tournament has not produced the disasters some feared, and many Brazilians who were angry about lavish spending on the event cannot help getting caught up in its spirit.
July 4, 2014, Friday

Today’s World Cup Matches: July 4, 2014

By THE NEW YORK TIMES
The World Cup quarterfinals kick off with a clash between France and Germany, and later in the day an intriguing match between host Brazil and Colombia.
July 4, 2014, Friday
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Brazil at a Glance

Official Name: Federative Republic of Brazil
Capital: Brasilia (Current local time)
Government Type: Federal republic
Population: 190.01 million
Area: 3,290,000 square miles; slightly smaller than the U.S.
GDP Per Capita: $8,800
Year of Independence: 1822
Web site: Brasil.gov.br

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World Cup 2014: Brazil Defeats Colombia, 2-1 interactive
World Cup 2014: Brazil Defeats Colombia, 2-1
Thanks to a second-half goal scored on a free kick by David Luiz, Brazil eliminated Colombia to advance to a semifinal matchup against Germany.
The Smallest World Cup Host City video
The Smallest World Cup Host City
Tens of thousands of international tourists visited Cuiabá, deep in Brazil’s interior, for the World Cup. Residents hope the tournament will put their city on the map.
Brazil’s Soccer Slums video
Brazil’s Soccer Slums
In Rocinha, a small urban slum that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, soccer unites the community.
World Cup 2014: Brazil Defeats Chile on Penalty Kicks, 1-1 interactive
World Cup 2014: Brazil Defeats Chile on Penalty Kicks, 1-1
Brazil, the tournament favorite and host, narrowly escaped defeat after Chile’s Gonzalo Jara hit the post with his final penalty kick. Brazil advances to the quarterfinals.
World Cup 2014: Brazil Beats Cameroon, 4-1, Wins Group A interactive
World Cup 2014: Brazil Beats Cameroon, 4-1, Wins Group A
Neymar scored a pair of goals to send Brazil to a 4-1 victory over Cameroon and to the Round of 16 as the winner of Group A.
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