In a nation riven by protests over corruption and overspending, a lawmaker used an Air Force jet to bring guests to the Spain-Brazil soccer match.
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Brazil’s vexing public education problem
A two-part series on Brazil’s unequal education system.
Global Post: Living in a Brazilian Ghost Town
A neighborhood sits on dangerous methane-filled ground. Half the residents left. The others have refused.
Açaí, a Global Super Fruit, Is Dinner in the Amazon
Virtually unknown outside the Amazon two decades ago, açaí is now an international celebrity, thanks to the antioxidant craze.
Frugal Traveler: In São Paulo, Brazilian Cuisine Is Back on the Table
A new generation of chefs is giving Brazil a new sense of pride in its culinary heritage by looking outward for technique but inward for ingredients and tradition.
Affordable Caribbean: Dominican Republic
Explore the low-key and affordable beach towns of Sosúa and Cabarete, on the island’s north coast.
Working for Peace at Home, Too
Francisco Osler’s 2, 700-square-foot home in Brasília is made up of two glass-and-concrete boxes.
Forget Shorty’s Rules and It Could Get Ugly
A few Manhattan men try to master shaving the old way, but quickly find out why their grandfathers went to the barber instead of doing it themselves.
Weekend in New York: That Urban Ski Lodge Feel
You can find just about everything in New York’s city limits, except for ski slopes. But luckily, there are plenty of bars and lounges with a chic-woodsy atmosphere.
Weekend in New York: Cemeteries
From beautiful grounds to striking city views, there are several cemeteries in New York that are well worth a visit. You can come and go, they’re staying awhile.