Article - Brazilian Middle Class Expands As Economy Surges

The cruel joke about Brazil was that it was the country of the future — and always would be. But now, Brazil is meeting its potential like never before.

Impressive economic growth, a booming commodity sector and the country’s popular government are receiving worldwide attention. The country’s center-left president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva — who as a boy shined shoes on the street — has led a crusade against poverty.

Innovative state programs, along with the economic growth, are lifting millions of Brazilians into the middle class and making the country a model for the developing world.

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Agenda - Fortaleza’s Street Pre Carnaval (Pré-carnaval de Rua de Fortaleza 2009)

Fortaleza: Playing with in Pre-Carnival

The year has just began and Fortaleza is already in Carnival climate. In every corner of the city, it is now possible to listen to and to dance at the sound of the Fortaleza’s Pre-Carnival 2009 blocs. The event, promoted by the Municpality of Fortaleza, through its Culture Secretary (Secultfor), spreads the carnival blocs thorugh the city’s neighborhoods and calls the people to play. Closing the party, singer Lenine will perform for free on February 14.

Acces the full Fortaleza Pre-Carnival 2009 Blocs Program (as provided by Secultfor).

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‘Anotações com Arte’ is a colection of books created by entrepreneur and cultural producer Fred Rossi and Vinicius de Moraes’ latest manager. this project has already payed tribute to Vinicius de Moraes, Chico Buarque de Hollanda and Tom Jobim and it is now celebrating Bossa Nova’s 50 years with a special edition, full of cultural and literary content.

Using a format of both book and calendar, it tells Bossa Nova’s history, by revisiting its main personalities (such as Nara Leão, Carlos Lira, Sylvinha Telles, João Gilberto, Alaíde Costa, Menescal, Elis Regina, Vinicius and Tom Jobim) and happenings. As in previous editions, actor and dramaturg Oswaldo Mendes is the author of bothe the texts and the historical research.

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