RIO 2016

The Olympics are coming to RIO in 2016. 42 world championships will be at stake over 17 days, as over 10,000 athletes from 205 countries vie to be crowned as Olympic champions. The Olympics are watched by a global audience of 4.8 billion people, and … [Read more...]

Favela’s of Rio

Nestled into the steep hillsides with magnificent views of Rio's beautiful beaches and the Atlantic ocean are the Favela's --  home to the poor of Brazil.    The largest Favela (slum) is Rocinha, home to some 50,000 people. The image above shows the … [Read more...]

Leadership

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The Brazilian Economy

The University of Tampa delegation had the privilege of listening to Brazil's leading Economist, Dr. Porto. His style was subtle, with soft undertones and a brilliance that was apparent to all of us, even though he spoke with a heavy accent. The … [Read more...]