On Monday Michael and I had a unique and very educational experience. We were given the opportunity to attend a...
Brazil News and Views 
News and opinions on current events from “The Land of the Southern Cross”.
Ready for Blast-Off: The Next Steps for the Alcântara Launch Center
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Ready for Blast-Off: The Next Steps for the Alcântara Launch Center
First They Came for the Comedians: Free Speech and the Right to Offend in Brazil
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First They Came for the Comedians: Free Speech and the Right to Offend in Brazil
Danilo Gentili is a highly successful Brazilian comedian and talk-show host. He can be downright hilarious. He also takes special...
In Limbo: An Update on the Brazilian Homeschooling Movement
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In Limbo: An Update on the Brazilian Homeschooling Movement
A few months ago I published an article about the nascent Brazilian homeschooling movement. Since then many have asked for...
Trump, Bolsonaro, and the Alcântara Launch Center
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Trump, Bolsonaro, and the Alcântara Launch Center
On Tuesday Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visited US President Trump in Washington. The visit, of course, generated much press here...
So Let’s Talk About the Brazilian Elections
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So Let’s Talk About the Brazilian Elections
For most of the 2018 Brazilian election cycle I have limited my comments on the politics of this country to...
Documentary: The Seven Wonders of Brazil
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Documentary: The Seven Wonders of Brazil
I started the Best of Brazil Blog back in June in order to have a place to post exclusively about...
Brazilian Supreme Court Bans Homeschooling
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Brazilian Supreme Court Bans Homeschooling
Over on our personal Facebook page we’ve been posting updates on a process to legalize homeschooling here in Brazil that...
Charismatic Confusion: This Can’t Be a Church Service. Please Tell Me It’s Not a Church Service.
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Charismatic Confusion: This Can’t Be a Church Service. Please Tell Me It’s Not a Church Service.
It’s a church service. This is what happens when generations are left without clear biblical teaching. Pray for Evangelicalism in...
Redefining Jesus, Brazilian Style
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Redefining Jesus, Brazilian Style
One of the clearest indications of exactly who Jesus is and what He represents is the near obsessive interest that...
The Charming Past of São Luís
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The Charming Past of São Luís
When one visits São Luís today, one is confronted with the ruins of what was once a beautiful colonial city....