Embassy of Brazil in London

Brazil on two wheels

Brazilian holidays are more likely to bring to mind sand than saddles, but major investment in new cycle paths around the country has made cicloturismo an increasingly attractive option. The various networks of cycle paths, stretching 2,500 kilometres, include excellent routes in Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and the state of Santa Catarina.
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Vacancies / Vagas

The Embassy of Brazil to the United Kingdom announces selection procedures for a position as Academic Co-operation Technical Assistant.
For more details click here.
A Embaixada do Brasil no Reino Unido divulga processo seletivo para vaga de Assistente Técnico de Cooperação Educacional.
Para maiores informações clique aqui.

Brazil in the British press

Brazil takes steps to deal with influx of Haitian migrants – The Guardian – 3/2
Brazil's super rich grow richer as poor are left behind – BBC News – 1/2
Cuba trade focus as Brazil's President Rousseff visits – BBC News – 31/1
Brazil: no need to send money home – FT Beyond BRICs – 30/1
Race in Brazil: Affirming a divide – The Economist – 27/1
High-rise buildings collapse in Rio de Janeiro – BBC News – 26/1

Listen to protesters, says President

Speaking at the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre this week, President Dilma Rousseff expressed sympathy with the 'indignation' behind the recent international protests against social and economic inequality. The 'dissonance between the voice of the markets and the voice of the streets' is increasing, she said.
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Patriota meets UN chief in Davos

Brazilian foreign minister Antonio Patriota had talks with UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon this week while attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. He also participated in a lively debate entitled 'Is democracy up to the challenge of the 21st century?' Read more

Brazil welcomes UK foreign secretary

William Hague made a two-day visit to Brazil (18-19 Jan) during which he met with foreign minister Antonio Patriota and defence minister Celso Amorim. A joint communiqué spoke of a 'new momentum' in the Brazil-UK relationship – recently reflected by the significant increase in bilateral trade. It also covered the UK's support for Brazil as a permanent member of a reformed UN Security Council, continued cooperation on hosting the Olympics, and the growing partnership between the two countries' academic institutions. Hague said during the visit that the UK welcomes Brazil's 'growing impact on the economic and political landscape of the world'. Read more

Looking ahead to Rio 2016

In an article for Diplomat magazine, Ambassador Jaguaribe looks at the major economic impact the 2016 Olympic Games will have on his home city of Rio de Janeiro, and their likely legacy in terms of infrastructure. The article mentions the huge potential for foreign investment surrounding the Games and notes that British companies have been quick to respond to these opportunities. Read more

The English in Brazil

A new translation of The English in Brazil by the great Brazilian sociologist and historian Gilberto Freyre (1900-87) will be available from 26 June. With Britain the chief beneficiary of the opening of Brazilian ports to 'friendly nations' from 1807, British influences on Brazil during the nineteenth century were many and diverse, combining to produce what Freyre calls a 'gentle, velvet revolution'.
The English in Brazil
More books on Brazil

Fund created for translations of Brazilian literature

Brazil's National Library Foundation has announced a long-term project aimed at translating a significantly greater amount of Brazilian literature into foreign languages. Over the next nine years, foreign publishers eligible to translate the work of Brazilian authors will be invited to apply for grants from a fund totalling more than US$7m. Read more

Brasília Local Time

Consulate General of Brazil in London
Ambassador Jaguaribe in the media
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Brazilian Briefing
Calendar of events in the UK
Brasileirinhos no Mundo
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Brazil's foreign ministry on Twitter
Rio de Janeiro Olympics 2016
Anglo-Brazilian Society
Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain
Canning House
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