and other stories from Latin and South America eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 13th 2025–While I sit quietly at lunch in the hotel somewhere in Northern Colombia, waiting for inspiration for a story about Venezuelan refugees who often cross from here to Aruba and Curaçao to escape the regime of first Hugo Chávez and now Mr. Maduro,…
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A Synergistic Future eyesonbrasil The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the media and communication landscape has sparked heated debates, with skeptics like Sabine Zetteler questioning whether AI-generated content carries the depth, nuance, and personality that make human-authored works compelling. While some fear AI-driven content may be soulless or formulaic, dismissing it outright would be…
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Why We Must Act Now By eyesonsuriname, ATechnology and Society Analyses Amsterdam, 6 mei 2025– In Estonia, primary school children are already learning with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). They use adaptive learning platforms and are supported by AI tutors that analyze their learning processes. What is a reality there still seems like science fiction to many…
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Rio de Janeiro in trance eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 4, 2025 — More than two million people attended a Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, according to city officials. The pop star’s biggest concert ever was funded by the city in an effort to revitalize Rio’s economy. They expect it could generate…
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Michel Siffre antonfoek.com Amsterdam, 6 april 2025– In 1972, French scientist Michel Siffre conducted a radical experiment by isolating himself in a dark cave 440 feet underground for 180 days. He aimed to understand the relationship between the human mind and time, hypothesizing that extreme conditions could unlock insights into human biology. Siffre entered the cave…
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A Cinematic Reflection on Brazil’s Political Turmoil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, February 21st, 2025 – Walter Salles’ latest film, “I’m Still Here,” starring the brilliant Fernanda Torres, has captivated audiences and critics alike with its poignant portrayal of a family’s struggle during Brazil’s military dictatorship. The film, which has garnered multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and…
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eyesonbrasil The History São Sebastião, also known as Saint Sebastian, is a revered figure in Brazilian culture, particularly in Rio de Janeiro. Born in Milan, Italy, in the late 3rd century, São Sebastião was a Roman soldier who converted to Christianity and was martyred for his faith. According to legend, he survived an initial attempt…
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eyesonbrasil December, 21st, 2024 – The State of Rio de Janeiro has embarked on an ambitious project to restore the historic “Solar d’el Rei” on Paquetá Island, nestled in the heart of Guanabara Bay. This cultural gem, once a royal retreat for Dom João VI, is set to be revitalized, promising to attract visitors and…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, November 19th, 2024 – In a surprising turn of events at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s First Lady, Janja, found herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. During a panel discussion, she let slip a rather colorful remark directed at none other than Elon Musk. The billionaire entrepreneur,…
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eyesonbrasil The Early Days: Brazil with a “Z” Once upon a time, in the early days of Portuguese colonization, the land we now know as Brazil was often spelled with a “z”—just like in English. This spelling was influenced by the Portuguese language of the time, which was more fluid and less standardized than it…
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