Push For Protection

February 19th marks the start of a three and a half day freewheeling event offering a look at the arts, music and all types of entertainment of Brazil; a time where everyone comes together with much honor and pride as they view the accomplishments of the Brazilian arts. All though this is a heavily respected time for the country, some people use this time to spread corruption. Jose Neto, mayor of Sao Lourenco, has banned the playing of funk and rap music during the celebration. Brazillian funk and rap music has the reputation of promoting sexual acts of indecency and invites violence. With the celebration only a few days away, authorities are tightening up and aiming to avoid any past problems that has occurred at the past celebrations. "They are mass gatherings that demand better coordination, control and security that a public Carnival doesn't allow us to adopt," Neto told Globo TV.

Corruption in Brazil

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Jose Roberto Arruda, the governor of Brazil's capital city Brasilia, has been accused of taking bribes from various contractors and bribing witnesses in a corruption case. Arruda claims that the money was donated and was used to buy food for the poor families in Brasilia. Video evidence was discovered showing Arruda accepting money during his 2006 election, but he continues to deny all charges. The Brazilian presidential election will be taking place this October and the current accusations against Arruda will be taken into consideration. Brazilians are being reminded of the mishaps that occured in the past by corrupt officials being sworn into presidency, and whether or not having Arruda as a leader would be a benefit to the people of Brazil.

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From the Inside Out

Brazil is a country known for its beautiful scenery, animals, and to surfers, great waves; but there is more to this location that the tourist eyes doesn't see. With the financial troubles going on in this world, most of the authority is run on corruption and lies. Sure, when Americans and the rest of the world looks towards traveling to Brazil, all they see is what they want to see; the beautiful beaches, beautiful women and what some would call "The Life," but that's not true Brazil. When you come off of the coast, it is not unlikely to hear of many of the Brazillian lower and middle class living in shanty towns called Favelas. This area is not only small and cramped, but it is run by the drug lords of Brazil. What we call some rough areas of the United States ghettos, would be a high luxury, compared to some of the towns in Brazil.