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- proper noun State capital of
Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil ).
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"Our worry is with the fact that the archbishop represents the majority of the population in Porto Alegre, which is Catholic," Chmelnitsky said.
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"Our worry is with the fact that the archbishop represents the majority of the population in Porto Alegre, which is Catholic," Chmelnitsky said.
unknown title 2009
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Brazil's formative role in the World Social Forum, which began in Porto Alegre in 2001, speaks of a desire to shape global debate.
Brazil can blaze a new trail in international co-operation 2011
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Before I went, daunted by the vastness of the country, I bought a Brazil Air Pass, which allowed me to visit six cities, from Belém at the mouth of the Amazon to Porto Alegre in the far south.
Why I Love That Country Benjamin Moser 2012
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The port was very similar to Porto Alegre, although slightly larger because it was closer to Rio de Janeiro.
Larger Than Lyfe Cynthia Diane Thornton 2011
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Building on years of leadership, symbolised by the groundbreaking World Social Forums that started in Porto Alegre in 2001, some in Brazilian civil society want to become world players, competing with the big northern NGOs in shaping the international debate, not just the domestic one.
Brazil can blaze a new trail in international co-operation 2011
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If we were visiting Porto Alegre, what one thing would you recommend us to do?
Sandro: 'Peter Crouch has the moves' | Small Talk | Paolo Bandini 2011
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They invited me to Porto Alegre for a trial, but I had a groin injury when I got there and it took over six weeks to heal.
Sandro: 'I told my brother: I'll be the player we should both have been' 2011
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Small Talk imagines it's quite different to Porto Alegre.
Sandro: 'Peter Crouch has the moves' | Small Talk | Paolo Bandini 2011
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The first World Social Forum brought activists of all stripes to Porto Alegre, Brazil in January 2001.
John Feffer: The Age of Activism John Feffer 2011
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