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Thousands of Portugese fleeing sinking economy, with many headed for Brazil

Business, Economics and Jobs

Portugal’s former colony, Brazil has a booming, growing economy. By comparison, Portugal’s economy is moribund. As the highly educated younger generations struggle to find work, many are leaving and heading to Brazil. In Brazil, the need to prepare for upcoming international events and the growing economy provide many opportunities.

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Upward Mobility in Brazil and the Quest for Higher Education

Business, Economics and Jobs
The World

What it Means for José L. Santos to be a Portuguese-American Artist

Protests in Portugal Revive Revolutionary Song ‘Grandola, Vila Morena’ from 1974

Conflict & Justice

Maga Bo Explores Afro-Brazilian Roots in Rio de Janeiro

Arts, Culture & Media

Maga Bo is a music producer based in Rio de Janeiro. He tells us about a couple tracks from his new album Quilombo Do Futuro.

In a Booming Brazil, Portuguese Flock to Take Advantage

Business, Economics and Jobs

Despite a troubling past as colonial ruler, Portuguese are flocking to Brazil to take advantage of its booming economy.

Fado’s Rising Star: Carminho

Arts, Culture & Media

Fado is the music of Portugal and the center of the scene is the capital – Lisbon. One of the rising stars on the fado scene Portugal’s capital is 27-year-old singer Carminho. Marco Werman tells us more.

Fadista António Zambujo

Arts, Culture & Media

Fado is a musical style traditionally performed by women. But The World’s Marco Werman introduces us to one an who embraces his role as “male fadisao” somewhat reluctantly and Portugal’s António Zambujo has reasons for that.