Tag Archives: Brazilian presidential election 2010

Rio’s wishlist

Last week O Globo carried a detailed listing of the projects that just-reelected governor Sérgio Cabral is expected to take to Brasília next week, to discuss with president-elect Dilma Rousseff. Rousseff’s election — and 60% win with his support in … Continue reading

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Presidential election: continuity for Rio de Janeiro; challenges remain

All social change in Brazil has occurred under pressure, gradually and late. This is why, despite the fact that José Serra’s PSDB has greatly benefited the country’s excluded population, his arguments and promises are less convincing than those of Lula’s … Continue reading

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Citizenship hunger

“The multitudes nibble at the edges, with patience and moderation, slowly but surely, but the hunger of these people is insatiable.” –Daniel Aarão Reis, writing in O Globo (Sept. 7, 2010) Lula’s presidency has been a great help to the city … Continue reading

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