Background: Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of the country when in 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.
March 11th 2008South America » Brazil » Ceará » Jericoacoara Hola de nuevo a todo el mundo.Tras reencontrarnos con Aimar (que como ya os podeis imaginar por su blog casi nos abandona por un par de razones...je, je) aqui os escribimos desde Belem donde ya estamo ... 35 photos[full story]
February 20th 2008South America » Brazil » Ceará » Fortaleza It had taken us 18 hours on the bus to get from Belem to Fortaleza. Fortunately it was the best bus we have been on so far, but we are still yet to travel on one that can compete with our Argentine ex ... 18 photos[full story]
January 17th 2008South America » Brazil » Ceará » Fortaleza So after a brief stop in Natal, I headed off to Fortaleza to meet Soraia. In fact, we saw absolutely nothing of Fortaleza as our reason for going there was to attend Capoeirence 2008 - the annual capo ... 7 photos[full story]
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