How the Poor and Foreigners Can Own a House in Brazil
The vast majority of immigrants in Brazil like our family live in rented homes. Owning a house is not easy.
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Osmel Almaguer’s Diary
Osmel Almaguer
Brazil’s Inflation and Its Impact on Our Lives
Last year, we witnessed the cost-of-living increase considerably month after month, while wages saw only a slight rise.
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Rediscovering the Taste of Strawberries
For a Cuban immigrant like me, strawberries are often an unfulfilled desire, because in Cuba, they’re practically nonexistent.
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Renewing My Immigration Status in Brazil
Every year, the Federal Police calls us to update our refugee protocol. My wife and I went, with the hope we would receive our residency.
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The Temptations of a Young Brazilian in a Favela
Fernando is my coworker. I still remember that when he first started, he was happy to have a source of income…
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The Advantages of a Dental Plan in Brazil
The monthly amount to be paid is manageable for our family income, which currently is around 5,000 reais (about 800 US dollars)…
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Brazil: A Country Without a Malt Beverage, or Almost…
During my first months in this country, I was quite affected by the fact that I couldn’t find malt beverages in the stores and markets.
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A Visit to the Curitiba Zoo
The zoo in question houses many species of birds and primates native to this region, which for a Cuban like me were surprising.
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Buying Glasses in Brazil
Given how bad healthcare is in Cuba, most of us spend our lives ignoring our health problems. However, since arriving in Brazil…
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A Natural Paradise in the Heart of Curitiba, Brazil
Unlike Havana, where extensive green areas are a result of underdevelopment, Curitiba’s green spaces demonstrate why it is considered an ecological city.
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