 Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil peacefully gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889. Brazilian coffee exporters politically dominated the country until populist leader Getulio VARGAS rose to power in 1930.
By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil underwent more than half a century of populist and military government until 1985, when 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 and crime remain pressing problems.
We have tracked down the most popular and highest quality expat bloggers in Brazil. The most recent articles from these bloggers are aggregated below. |
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| | Qualidade de Vida |  | We arrived in Brazil in January, 2008 to start up a new chapter in our life together. Luiz has returned to his hometown and I've jumped into the deep end of the pool ready for anything. Let the fun begin! |
| | The Golden Papaya |  | A published poet, Ph.D. dropout, and former Peace Corps volunteer, I make my home in a small patch of coconut palms and blue chlorinated calm... |
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Expat Bloggers in Brazil
