Brazil: Why Do Famous Brazilians Only Go by One Name or Nickname?

Brazil: Why Do Famous Brazilians Only Go by One Name or Nickname?

People are usually known by their first name or nickname with their surname, such as Tom Brady and Joe Biden. However, things are a bit different in Brazil, as famous people tend to only go by just one name.
Brazil Election: Jair Bolsonaro's Supporters Call on Military to Intervene After Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva's Win

Brazil Election: Jair Bolsonaro's Supporters Call on Military to Intervene After Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva's Win

By Mary Webber
President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters are clamoring for the military's intervention following Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's win in Brazil's election.
Brazil Election Results: Lula Beats Jair Bolsanaro After Controversial Race, Brazilians React

Brazil Election Results: Lula Beats Jair Bolsanaro After Controversial Race, Brazilians React

By Rick Martin
Leftist candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to become the next president of Brazil after defeating current far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro by a very small margin.
Argentina President Alberto Fernandez Apologizes for Brazil Comments: 'Brazilians Came From the Jungle'

Argentina President Alberto Fernandez Apologizes for Brazil Comments

By Joshua Summers
Argentina President Alberto Fernandez apologized on Twitter for his tone-deaf comments about people in Brazil. He said "Brazilians came from the jungle."
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