Getting there
June 20, 2008
Getting there:
By plane:
Due to long distances and falling prices in air travel, flying has become a practical way of getting to Brasilia. The city is a national air travel hub, and there should be plenty of flights. In fact you may find your plane touching down at Brasilia airport even if you’re not starting or ending anywhere near, such as Salvador to Belém.
Government to pay for Sex Changes
June 20, 2008
Brasilia - The Brazilian government will begin paying for sex-change operations, local media reported Friday, citing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Health Minister Jose Gomes Temporao.
Brazil cracks down on Steel Companies
June 20, 2008
BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil is imposing US$250 million in fines on steel companies caught using charcoal made from illegally logged forests, the environment minister said Thursday.
