October 2002
Brazil's President-Elect Says He Will Protect the Country's Fiscal and Budgetary Stability
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's leftist president-elect, assures financial stability and debt repayment, calming investor fears. His victory is seen as a shift towards…
The International Community Congratulates Luiz Inácio da Silva's Election
The international community congratulated Luiz Inácio da Silva on his election as Brazil's president. President Bush expressed a desire for collaboration on democracy and trade,…
Elected President of Brazil Introduces His Cabinet - 2002-10-29
Luiz Inacio da Silva has been elected as the new President of Brazil and is set to introduce his cabinet. He won decisively against the…
Brazilian Election Results - 2002-10-28
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva has been elected as the president of Brazil, marking a significant political shift in the country. The election victory was…
The New President of Brazil Comes from a Poor Family - 2002-10-28
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the newly elected president of Brazil, rose from poverty and has a history of labor activism. He has moderated his…
Lula Elected President of Brazil - 2002-10-28
Luiz Inácio da Silva, known as Lula, has been elected as Brazil's president, marking a historic moment as the first leader from the working class…
Brazilians Vote in Second Round of Presidential Elections
Brazilians are voting in a presidential runoff where leftist candidate Da Silva is leading centrist Jose Serra by 30%. Da Silva aims to address social…
Voting for the Second Round of the Brazilian Presidential Election Begins
Voting has started for the second and final round of Brazil's presidential election, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expected to win decisively over José…
Brazil Film Festival - 2002-10-27
The Brazil Film Festival, now in its 26th year, continues to draw significant crowds to its screenings. The report highlights the festival's ongoing appeal and…
Gaijin
The film 'Gaijin' depicts the struggles of early 20th century Japanese immigrants in Brazil, particularly highlighting the tragic journey of a young woman seeking work.…
Ganga Zumba
The article discusses the film 'Ganga Zumba', directed by Carlos Diegues, which depicts the first slave rebellion in the Americas in 1641 Brazil. The film…
How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman
The article discusses the film 'How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman,' directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, which tells the story of a 16th-century French…
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
The article discusses the film 'Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands,' directed by Bruno Barreto and starring Sonia Braga. It tells the story of Dona…
Xica Da Silva
The article discusses the film 'Xica Da Silva,' directed by Carlos Diegues, which portrays the life of a black slave who rises to power in…
Kiss of the Spider Woman
The article discusses the film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' directed by Hector Babenco, which features William Hurt as a homosexual man in prison. Hurt's…
Quilambo
The article discusses the film 'Quilambo', a sequel to 'Ganga Zumba', which portrays the historical rebellion of escaped black slaves in Brazil who formed self-sufficient…
Bye Bye Brazil
The article discusses the film 'Bye Bye Brazil' directed by Carlos Diegues, which is a significant work in the 'Auteur Cinema' movement of the 1980s…
Pixote
The article discusses the film 'Pixote' directed by Hector Babenco, which portrays the harsh realities faced by homeless children in Brazil. It highlights the exploitation…
Brazilian Elections Go to Second Round - 2002-10-07
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva did not achieve the required majority in the first round of Brazil's presidential elections, receiving 49% of the votes. He…
Brazil Prepares for Second Round of Elections - 2002-10-07
Luiz Inácio da Silva is preparing for a second round of presidential elections in Brazil after receiving 47% of the votes in the first round.…
Voters in Brazil Head to the Polls
Voters in Brazil are voting today to elect a new president in a highly competitive election. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is leading in the…
Brazilians May Elect Their First President from the Working Class
Brazilians are poised to elect their first president from the working class, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leading the polls. He needs to secure…