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YEAR XI - Nº 133
JULY 2006
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FREE COPY
SERVING ZONA SUL FOR OVER TEN YEARS
Happy Birthday,
Copacabana!
¡Feliz Cumpleaños,
Copacabana!
Alles Gute zum
Geburtstag,
Copacabana!
Joyeux anniversaire,
anniversaire,
Joyeux
Copacabana!
Buon Compleanno,
Copacabana!
Gratulerer med dagen!
Copacabana!
INC
MISERY INC.
MISERY
HEAL
TH & BEAUTY
HEALTH
Miracle of Copaíba page 6
WHERE TOURISTS
DO NOT VENTURE
Hidden Gems of Rio de Janeiro
Renata Moreira Lima
The reality of the begging business is as
shocking as is its outward display. The evil of
poverty, suffering, and human compassion
shamelessly exploited by unscrupulous and
criminals. page 5
CLASSIFIEDS
REAL ESTATE * SERVICES page 11
LEGAL CORNER
You can obtain a permanent residency in
Brazil, by investing the minimum amount of
US$50K in, for example, a piece of real estate,
such as a rental apartment or condo-hotel unit
(Flat) or even by opening a small business,
such as a restaurant. page 12 and 13
page 8
Clara Annamarumma
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Interior Design and Decoration
Renovation / Construction Projects
Custom Furniture
Rio de Janeiro * Petropolis * Búzios
Gilceia: [email protected]
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JORNAL
COPACABANA
O Jornal de Copacabana serving Zona Sul
Tiragem: 20 mil exemplares
Expediente
Nossos colaboradores não possuem obrigações de
horário ou continuidade, não mantendo nenhum vínculo
empregatício com esse Jornal, em consonância com a Lei
de Imprensa 5250/67. Os conceitos emitidos pelos
colunistas e matérias assinadas são de inteira responsabilidade dos mesmos.
Diretora Presidente
Márcia Araujo
Editora
Renata Moreira Lima
Mtb: 26977-RJ
Diretor Comercial
Virgílio Rocha
Conselho Editorial
Boris Goldshmit
Diagramação e editoração
Editora Prometheus Ltda.
Mig Editora e Publicidade Ltda.
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Letters and e-mails
Send your comments to [email protected]
Eu gosto muito do Brasil!
I have wanted to visit Rio de Janeiro since I
started studying Portuguese years ago. Unfortunately, Portuguese is not taught in school very
much in the United States, but I hope that the
situation changes in years to came.
Caroline Youngblade, USA
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I chose Rio de Janeiro because Brazil is a
cultural center of South America and Rio is a
vibrant and eclectic center . I have only heard
positive things about cariocas and I wanted to
come to the “Marvelous City” where Brazilians
appreciate and enjoy life.
Thank you for welcoming us, as Americans,
to your city.
Lisa Bourque – New York, NY
Municipal authorities ought to make arrangements and take care of the homeless problem once and for all.
Ricardo Castro, Copacabana
We need shelters, low-income housing, and
schools for homeless families. Until then they
are officially abandoned.
Leniane Gomes, Copacabana
Rio is beautiful!
I decided to visit so that I could experience
the rich culture. Thank you for the hospitality!
Kimberly Baga, USA
My mother is from here and I’ve never visited,
I came to experience Rio and all that it has to offer!
Simone Harvey, USA
Giving money to street children doesn’t help.
If the money is not collected by supervising
adults, it will be spent on glue and drugs.
I hope that Jornal Copacabana provides
more information about neighborhood problems
and needs to the foreign tourists. We need to
join forces in order to fight for the quality of life
and preservation of beauty of Copacabana.
Jailda Galvão Aires,
Resident of Copacabana
Lidson Nunes,
Resident of Copacabana
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COPACABANA VOICE
Misery Incorporated
It is hard not to be
moved by the sorry
plight of numerous
homeless
people
spread out at many locations of the areas
frequented by tourists
in the beautiful city of
Rio de Janeiro: mothers with babies and
young children sleeping on sidewalks, dirty
sore-covered kids asking for handouts, elderly folks begging for coins,
crippled invalids… In striking contrast to the
natural beauty there is human misery openly on
display.
It is hard to imaging, but there is a thriving
industry hiding behind these pitiful scenes of
human suffering. The reality of the begging
business is as shocking as is it’s outward display. The evil of poverty, suffering, and human
compassion shamelessly exploited by unscrupulous and criminals.
Here are just some of the facts of day-today reality of Misery, Inc:
it costs over R$50 per day to rent a
child for a begging stint at a nearby favelas of
Zona Sul (note: a worker on minimum salary earns
R$12 per day );
are part-time out-oftown homeless and
actually have homes;
m o n e y
given to a homeless
child is more likely to
end up as payment
for glue (drugs) or
taken
by
the
exploring adult then
to buy food or other
necessity;
despite being repeatedly removed to
homeless shelters that provide lodging, food,
medical care, and social services, “homeless”
prefer the freedom and superior earning potential
of the street.
Jornal Copacabana kindly asks that no
money be given to the street people. Here are
some of the reputable charity organizations that
provide real assistance and try to make a
difference:
Note: Remember: Cash in hand is not going
to be spent on food and shelter.
professional mendigo (beggar) earns
on average more then a doctor working at a public hospital (more then R$900 per month);
there are two non-profit charitable
organization presumably helping each homeless
child in Zona Sul of Rio de Janeiro
(Coordenadoria de Defesa dos Direitos da Criança e do Adolescente (CDEDICA);
more then 70% of the “homeless”
people begging in Zona Sul of Rio de Janeiro
You Can Help
Se Essa Rua Fosse Minha: 2557-6345/2557-2941 / [email protected] / Rua Alice,
298 - Laranjeiras. P.O.Box: 22241-020, Rio de Janeiro - . Cesar Marques - Secretário Executivo [email protected] or Claudio Barria - Coordenador de Projetos [email protected]
Abrigo do Leblon: 2274-4242 . Av. Bartolomeu Mitre, 905 - Leblon P.O.Box: 22431-000, Rio de
Janeiro - RJ
Associação Beneficente São Martinho: 2221-1453. Rua do Riachuelo, 7 - Lapa P.O.Box:20230010, Rio de Janeiro - RJ.
Projeto Barracão Mangueira: 2510-2202. Rua Frederico Silva, 85 - Praça XI. P.O.Box:20230210, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Nature Miracles of Brazil
“Beautiful country blessed by God and embellished by nature,” sings famous Brazilian MPB artist Jorge Benjor about his native country. It is not just empty boasting;
the splendor of natural beauty springs forth numerous recipes for bringing out human
beauty.
Copaíba
This tall and beautiful tree that often
reaches as high as
130 feet can be found
in most of the Brazilian territory. The
strong aroma and
plentiful oily secretion have brought the
tree to the attention
of the native population that has been enjoying the incredible
and versatile benefits
offered by this nature’s pharmacy for
thousands of years.
Copaíba is a natural
antibiotic, anti-inflammatory treatment,
pain relief as well as a
symptom depressor
for people suffering
from Chagas disease
with virtually no side effects.
COPAÍBA - BASED HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE AS CREAMS AND BOTTLED OIL.
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MONDEGO
International Cuisine - We deliver
Great variety of seafood
2255-5160 and 2236-6599
Av. Atlântica, 2936 - Copacabana
(corner of Rua Constante Ramos)
Snacks, sandwiches,
healthy and fast
food.
Great variety
of juices.
WE DELIVER
Av. N. S. de Copacabana, 420 Loja B
Tel.: 2547-7464
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Podiatry
Clinic
Where your feet
are pampered.
Special services
for diabetics.
2235-7945/2255-5180
N. S. de Copacabana, 861/506 e 507
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DISCOVERING RIO DE JANEIRO
Hidden Gems
of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is internationally renowned for its natural beauty. World-famous postcards of
Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado, beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon have been dazzling
generations of tourists. Yet, Rio has many hidden treasures away from the well-beaten tourist
tracks. Jornal Copacabana recommends the following fascinating and spectacular free trips:
Parque da Catacumba
ago after the removal
of
Favela
da
Catacumba (with
population of more
then 10 thousand). Intensive program of reforestation and cultural integration resulted in the natural
beauty graced by the
statues and compositions by the renowned
Brazilian artists and sculptors.
Daily visits are available between 8:00AM
and 5:00PM. There are guards on duty during
weekends and holidays. The park is located at
Av. Epitácio Pessoa, nº 3000, in Lagoa. Information is available by calling: 2521-5540
Parque da Chacrinha
Parque Dois Irmãos
Texto e fotos: Renata Moreira Lima
If you are up for a
twenty minute nature
stroll combined with
cultural experience
along with some fascinating views of
Lagoa Rodrigo de
Freitas, Ipanema,
Leblon, ocean islands,
Jardim Botanico, Peak
of Dois Irmãos, Pedra
da Gávea, and
Corcovado; you don’t have to go father then
Parque da Catacumba. The park is located in
the neighborhood of Lagoa and is easily accessible from Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and
Jardim Botanico.
The park was created more then 70 years
Copacabana has the highest density of population in the world. It is hard to imagine, but
even here is possible to find a fair-sized park
(almost 10 acres) complete with nature trails,
mystical groves, and surreal stone formations.
The park is located on Rua Guimarães Natal
(near the Arco Verde Subway Station) and is
open between 8:00AM and 17:00PM.
Parque Lage
Parque Lage located next to the
Jardim Botânico is
home to the Escola
de Artes Visuais do
Parque Lage surrounded by a hundred acres of wellpreserved Atlantic
rainforest. Aside
from the nature
trails, the park contains
a
small
aquarium with tropical fish, charming waterfalls, lakes, groves, and picnic area. Main
park entrance is located at Rua Jardim
Botânico, nº 414. Additional information can
be obtained by calling: Tel: 2538-1879.
The neighborhood of Alto Leblon also
has its surprises. The Parque Natural Municipal do Penhasco Dois Irmãos offers
beautiful views of beaches of Leblon and
Ipanema together with a stroll in a preserved
original Atlantic rainforest. The park also
has game courts, small theater, and a playground.
The park is open daily between 8:00AM
and 5:00PM and is accessible by car or bicycle (a tough ride) at the end of the Rua
Aperana in Alto Leblon.
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REAL ESTATE
Brazilian
Real Estate Market
Barra da Tijuca is growing, growing...
Residential Real Estate Market
Area twice the size of Leblon has been re- Supply Overview for Copacabana,
cently approved for urban development in Rio de Janeiro (June, 2006)
Baixada de Jacarepaguá.. This part of Barra da
Tijuca is also known as Centro Metropolitano
do Rio de Janeiro.
Adjacent to the Olympic Village and Condominium Rio II, this soon to be urbanized area is
over 4 million square meters.
Lay Comment:
It appears to be a desperate attempt by the
Prefeitura of Rio de Janeiro to contain disorganized growth, spawning favelas, and illegal invasions that plague the region. Actually the
solution can significantly worsen quality of life
in Barra that is already suffering from insufficient utility services, failing infrastructure, and
nightmarish traffic problems.
The new development can also depress real
estate prices in the region.
Apartment Apprx. # Asking Asking
Type
of Units Min.
Max
Available
Price
Price
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Studio
241
R$50K R$168K
OneBedroom
256
R$73K
R$380K
TwoBedroom
235
R$99K
R$1100K
ThreeBedroom
278
R$180K
R$1300K
Penthouse
41
R$153K
R$6000K
SOURCE: LIFESTYLES BRAZIL
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CLASSIFIEDS
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
COPACABANA – studio apartment located on
Av. Nossa Senhora Copacabana between Rua
Dias da Rocha and Raimundo Correia –
R$120,000.00 CRECI-25974 +55 21 2549-1284/
3872-0531/8896-0531 [email protected]
BÚZIOS – HOUSE ON GERIBA BEACH
Amazing view of Geriba Beach
• Very practical and comfortable • Next to Buzios
Beach Club (with swimming pool, tennis courts,
fitness center) • 675 feet from the beach • Fully
Furnished • Four suits with built-in closets • Great
rental potential • Located in a gated community with
24hour security • Parking lot inside the condominium
• Access by stairs, with the possibility for further
expansion Contact: Livia Bruzzi or Talita Bruzzi
Phone: +55 21 2132 1839 (+55 21 8855 0901) or
+55 22 8892 0910; email: [email protected],
[email protected]
COPACABANA – Spacious apartment (200 sq.
meters) on Rua Rainha Elisabeth 4 bedrooms/2
bathrooms/garage – R$640,000.00
CRECI-25974+55 21 2549-1284/3872-0531/88960531 [email protected]
COPACABANA – Two bedrooms/two bathrooms apartment (110 sq. meters)located on
the tens floor. Ready to move in condition. –
R$250,000.00 CRECI-25974 +55 21 2549-1284/
3872-0531/8896-0531 [email protected]
LEBLON – Condominium SELVA DE PEDRA
Three Bedroom/Two Bathroom Apartment with
view of Lagoa. High Floor. R$440,000.00
CRECI-25974 +55 21 2549-1284/3872-0531/88960531 [email protected]
IPANEMA – Near the beach.One-bedroom.
60sq. meters. – R$280,000.00
CRECI-25974 +55 21 2549-1284/3872-0531/88960531 [email protected]
FOR SALE BY OWNER
SERVICES
RENTAL FURNISH APTOS: Tel: 55 21 22361076 / 2255-3792. Rua Santa Clara, 98/212, Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro P.O.Box: 20041-010.
[email protected]
www.thewonderfulcity.com
SINGING LESSONS – MPB, SAMBA, POP
Prof. Mercedes Fraga Contact:[email protected]
DENTAL SERVICES CIORO DENTAL CLINIC
Contact: +55 21 2255-4467/2256-5323 Rua Siqueira
Campos 121 Sala 304 Next to Copacabana Subway Station
LEGAL SERVICES – LUNDGREN &
KROKER ADVOGADOS ASSOCIADOS
Contact: + 55 21 3208-1999/3285-8229
www.lundgrenkroker.com.br
IPANEMA - POSTO 9 Spacious, newly renovated
apartment in upscale building on Ipanema beach
with electronic gated access, two garage spaces, 24/
7 camera security and doorman service. 3 bedrooms/
3 bathrooms. - US$ 475,000.00 Contact: David at
[email protected]
INTERIOR DESIGN/RENOVATION PROJECTS
Apartment and house renovation. No project is too
big or too small. We have electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and construction engineers. Excellent references. Projects in Rio de Janeiro, Petropolis, and Búzios.
Contact: Gil +55 21 9395-2986 [email protected]
COPACABANA – OCEAN VIEW/ONE PER
FLOOR Three-Bedroom Apartment located on the
beach block with the lateral ocean view of
Copacabana Beach. 3 Bdrs/3 bthrms. –
R$500,000.00 Contact: Boris at +55 21 2255-5969/
+55 21 9149-6856 [email protected]
LEGAL SERVICES – LYRA SALGADO ADVOGADOS Civil Law (Wills and Estate); Labor Law; Consumer Protection; Family Law
Contact: [email protected] +55 21 22409912 Largo S. Francisco, 26 – Suites 508-509 –
Centro – RJ
LEGAL SERVICES – FILGUEIRAS P.
ADVOGADOS Criminal Law; Consumer Protection; Civil Law; Family Law. Contact: Teresa
C.F. Rodigues – OAB/RJ 123253 +55 21 82167054 [email protected]
COPACABANA - Spectacular 800 square meter
Oceanfront Duplex Penthouse
This unique property is breathtaking in all its
aspects. Custom-made decorative features are
in every detail of this modern wonder. Please,
e-mail [email protected] for the
PDF copy of the Lifestyles Brazil Digest magazine featuring an article about this breathtaking apartment. – R$6,000,000.00
Contact: David at +55 21 2236-1819
[email protected]
IPANEMA - Studio Apartment. Located in
the heart of Ipanema just two blocks from the
beach. - R$169,500.00 Contact:
[email protected]
LEGALSERVICES –ALBUQUERQUE ADVOGADOS Areas: Civil law, Property law, copyright, employee law and others Contact:: Eduardo Albuquerque
E-mail: [email protected] Adress: Praça Olavo
Bilac, 28/1612 - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ - 20.041010 - Brazil Tel: 55 21 2509-7157 / 55 21 2242-1738
YOUR AD HERE
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LEGAL CORNER
INVESTMENT VISA
THE BRAZILIAN RESIDENT INVESTOR
PROGRAM FOR FOREIGNERS ($50K)
Brazil’s National Immigration Council (“NIC”)
issued Resolution 60/04 on October 6, 2004, which
supersedes Resolution 28 of November 25, 1998,
with respect to the issuance of permanent visas to
alien investors in Brazil. With this newer rule, the
amount of an investment needed for obtaining a
permanent residency in Brazil was lowered to $50,000
USD and this has become the easiest and fastest
way of getting residency in Brazil.
opened for the applicant (in his name – as the owner)
and subsequently a bank account will be opened.
Afterwards, a registration takes with Banco Central
do Brasil and the minimum amount of $50,000 is
authorized to be wired from the investor’s account
abroad to his new corporate account. It is worth
mentioning that when you transfer the money from
your bank through the Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central) to your own bank account in Brazil, that
the money remains yours and stays with you at
your disposal at all times and under your sole
control.
You can obtain a permanent residency in
Brazil, by investing the minimum amount of
US$50K in, for example, a piece of real estate, such
as a rental apartment or condo-hotel unit (Flat) or
even by opening a small business, such as a
restaurant.
Once this has been completed, Banco Central
do Brasil will issue a certificate. With that certificate
your visa application will be filed in Brazil, approved,
issued and sent to any Brazilian Consulate abroad,
as per your request, so your passport can be
stamped.
Under this new Resolution, a permanent visa
allows a foreigner to live and work in Brazil with
the purpose of investing his or her own foreign
funds in productive activities or investing in existing
activities in Brazil.
Compared to other CentralAmerica Residency
Investor Programs, there is no comparison. Central American countries like Costa Rica charge
$50,000 USD to obtain a second residency, but the
investment goes to government tree planting
projects that you have no control over and it is
doubtful that you will ever receive a penny of profit.
Consider it a donation.
Under the new rules, a permanent visa can be
obtained by a foreigner when the following
conditions are met:
• a minimum investment of $ 50,000, from individual resources in productive activities;
• the investment can be made into his or her
newly opened company or in an already existing
business;
The procedure is pretty easy for a foreigner;
the documentation needed is basically a Power of
Attorney, copy of passport, and proof of address in
native country.
This is how it works: usually, a corporation is
Freedom to Choose your Investment, you can
choose your own investment. It could vary a lot,
from real estate to new businesses. Most foreigners,
usually those who are already purchasing real estate,
take advantage. But here are some direct examples:
·Holiday apartment. It might be an excellent idea
for you to invest your money, where you could
spend your vacations and lease it out while you are
not there.
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management needs, and monthly income make these
a great investment opportunity.
There are many reasons to choose the
Investment Program path, some of the reasons for
this are:
1. The ability for applicant to work in their own
business.
2. Minimum amount of time required per year to
be here.
3. The fact that the program is encouraged and
pre-approved by the government.
4. Unrestricted. Applicant and family members
may apply and work at any endeavor.
5. Includes entire family including spouse and
children up to 18 years.
6. Brazilian Citizenship and Passport possible in
only 4 year’s time.
7. Favorable Tax and Extradition laws.
8. No personal appearance in Brazil is required
for processing. You will pick up the Permanent Visa
at the Brazilian embassy or consulate in your home
country and then you will enter Brazil with the
“Resident Investor Status”.
9. It is good for 5 years and takes 60 days for a
permanent visa to be issued.
10. You do NOT have to remain in Brazil during
your residency. You can visit for as little as a few
days every two years.
11. If you are single, a Brazilian Citizenship and
Passport is possible after only one year of marriage
to a Brazilian citizen.
12. A Resident Investor has almost all rights of
a Brazilian Citizen except political. You can not vote
or get politically involved.
In conclusion, there is no other program that
offers a faster and better cost/benefit ratio for a
foreigner than the $50K Investment Residency
Program.
Jose C. Santiago
Multinvest / Elite International
Licensed Attorney - Brazil
Certified Title Attorney - Brazil
Licensed Real Estate Agent - USA
Certified Paralegal - USA
Phones: (55-11)9348-5729 - São Paulo,Brazil
(800)983-7060 - Miami, USA
Websites: www.josecsantiago.com /
www.bionexus.biz/immigration_services.php
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