PEOPLE and PERSONALITIES

I would also like to indicate the page linked below, about the 20 most important people by category.

The twenty most. A list of the twenty most important people in different sectors of Brazilian life in the 20th century, from politics to art and literature. It was published by Isto é magazine and is very good, but it needs some corrections. At the end of the page I have added two more rankings: the happiest Brazilians and a list of the most corrupt. You must really know Brazil to follow this subject.

HUMAN RIGHTS IN BRAZIL. In first place, where is should be! A different view. What is happening? A plea for the little guy..

CARMEN MIRANDA - The BEST and GREATEST Four decades after her passing, Carmen is still considered the best and most talented Brazilian performer. Also most well known. Hollywood and drugs did her in.

MORENA - The COLORS and RACES of BRAZIL After 25 years, I still can't figure out what "morena" is, except that is is somewhere between darl black and pale white

TOP TEN: THE MOST INFLUENCIAL LIVING BRAZILANS With apologies to David Postman. Here is our list of the ten most powerful and influencial people in Brazil.

THINGS OF THE HEART What to meet brazilians? Tired of being alone? Here are some ideas. Why American Men like Brazilian Women. The HEART page will take you to the FRIENDS page.

BRAZIL'S ROYAL FAMILY Unlike all other countries in the Americas (well, excluding the Kennedys in the US), Brazil has a Royal Family. And they fight and behave just like the rest of them.