Brazilians tell architect Niemeyer to let it be

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Brazil Institute

Associated Press, 01/30/2009
Preservationists say they are fighting to protect Brasilia’s signature skyline designed by legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer _ from Oscar Niemeyer himself.
The 101-year-old architect envisions building a “Plaza of Sovereignty,” including a low-lying, curved building and a soaring 1,000 foot (300 meter) obelisk, in the heart of Brazil’s capital, according to plans unveiled by [...]

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Internal Brazil fight may hamper Amazon protection

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Brazil Institute

Associated Press, 01/31/2009
A global counterculture gathering dedicated partly to preserving the world’s rain forests has become a bureaucratic battleground for two Brazilian officials squabbling over what to do with the vast Amazon region.
Environment Minister Carlos Minc used the World Social Forum that ends Sunday to take shots at Agriculture Minister Reinhold Stephanes, who is accused [...]

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