A Scary Thought

I was not chosen to be president to restore capitalism to Cuba. I was elected to defend, maintain and continue to perfect socialism, not destroy it. — Raul Castro, President of Cuba … [Read more...]

President Dilma Rousseff

You know a country is in trouble when the President is the laughing stock of the nation. "She can't talk in complete sentences." "She is an idiot." "The President does not understand economics, or anything else for that matter." Direct quotes from … [Read more...]

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...]

Changing of The Guard

The democratic process is alive and well. Hundreds of millions voted into power, Mr. Narendra Modi as the new Prime Minister of India. The new guard brings with it new hopes and aspirations for people of a largely developing nation where broken … [Read more...]