Let's talk Latin America
Let's talk Latin America
BristoLatino editor-in-chief Sophie Foggin shares her thoughts on how the media coverage of Rio 2016 could have influenced viewers’ thoughts on Brazil. “Mass media always views large-scale events with an element of national prejudice”, commented Brazilian author and journalist Juliana Barbasa, at the ‘What can we learn from Rio 2016?’ conference on Tuesday 18th October. […]
Originally written for Rio newspaper O Globo, Sophie Foggin investigates accessibility in Rio de Janeiro for wheelchair-users and those with disabilities, as the 2016 Olympics approach. She interviews English wheelchair-user, Emily Yates and Paralympic rower, Tom Aggar. The Centre of Rio de Janeiro, often described as the heart of the city, is a far cry from the beautiful […]
Football raises heart rates worldwide, though Argentina’s fans arguably rank among the most riotous. Sports editor Will Sansom experienced it first-hand. Whenever Boca Juniors play River Plate the streets are empty. There is little traffic and shops remain closed for the afternoon. Football fans huddle together indoors to watch the two biggest teams in Argentina compete […]
Sports editor Will Sansom on the contaminated waters of Guanabara Bay and what they say about Brazil’s readiness to host the 2016 Olympics. What happens after you fall into a vat of toxic waste? Comic books tell us there is the possibility of developing otherworldly powers. You might be able to leap over tall buildings and run faster […]
BristoLatino sports editor Will Sansom ponders on the evolution of Brazilian footballing style, asking what defines the country’s current generation of players. Brazil’s opening game of the 2002 World Cup was against Turkey. They won 2-1. Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and the original Ronaldo started that game. In 2014, Brazil beat Croatia 3-1. Leading the attack was Neymar, […]
“El skate es mi avion, la calle mi filosofía, mi refugio/ the skateboard is my aeroplane, the street my philosophy, my refuge” It’s Havana as seen on skateboard. As part of the new ‘Skater’s Paradise’ season for video channel Nowness, Ivan Olita has directed a short, El Ritual, that follows Havana resident Yojani Perez Rivera on his daily […]
In a region legendary for its footballing popularity and prowess, John Wiggins explores the rise of cycling at a professional and local level in Latin America. Colombian cycling star Nairo Quintana/ MovistarTeam.com license CC BY Alongside the household football names of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho, the Latin American pro cycling stars – […]
Last summer’s World Cup not only excluded Brazil’s poorest groups, it also left a damaging mark on the country’s women. Charlie Lindsey reports. The traditional foreign perception of Brazil commonly associates the nation with samba, football and, above all, beautiful, sensual women. During Brazil’s world famous carnival, for example, one of the key attractions for tourists is watching […]
With the Brazilian presidential elections due to take place this Sunday 26th, Freddy Hare discusses the impact the 2014 Brazil World Cup may have had on President Dilma Rousseff’s chances. Sport and politics are intrinsically linked, especially in Latin America. A lecturer of mine, Dr Matthew Brown, wrote an article in the Financial Timesback in June in […]