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...]
RIO
March 11, 2015 by
The US State Department bulletins are intimidating. The golden sands of Copacabana beach are infested with bacteria. We should worry about our personal safety. Kidnapping, robbery, and worse is awaiting us in RIO, Brazil - one of the most … [Read more...]
Off to Rio
March 10, 2015 by
I'll be spending this week in Brazil and while I'm there, writing a series on my experiences. Look for new posts about my travels in the coming days... … [Read more...]
Reciprocity Gone Awry
September 25, 2014 by
The United States has immigration reciprocity agreements with foreign countries that facilitate travel, or create massive bottlenecks. There is the relatively common reciprocal stance based on mutual disrespect. I applied for a visa for Brazil and … [Read more...]
