WILLEMSTAD – The closure of Campo Alegre has led to an increase in domestic violence, crimes against minors, and illegal prostitution on Curaçao. This claim was made by Marlon Regales, former director and spokesperson of the brothel.  According to Regales, the absence of Campo Alegre has accelerated the rise of informal prostitution, particularly among the local population. He points to the increasing prevalence of so-called "sugar daddy" relationships, where older men provide financial support or gifts to younger women in exchange for companionship. While this phenomenon was once rare on the island, Regales believes it has now become widely accepted.  Regales warns that informal prostitution comes with serious risks, including violence, abuse, and even kidnappings. He also notes a significant rise in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). To counter these dangers, he advocates for awareness campaigns and educational programs to inform young people about the risks involved.  Following its closure, the Curaçao government purchased the Campo Alegre property for eight million guilders. While Regales does not believe the government should be directly involved in the sector, he argues that the site could be repurposed for commercial use. He suggests that a group of private investors could establish a regulated brothel, with government oversight to ensure safety and control.  According to Regales, Campo Alegre was not only important to the local community but also served international visitors, including tourists, sailors, and individuals who could not or did not want to engage in traditional relationships. Without a regulated alternative, he warns that unchecked prostitution and exploitation will continue to rise.  Previously, sex workers at Campo Alegre underwent a strict screening process and signed three-month contracts with the Curaçao government. Their backgrounds and legal documents were verified both internationally and locally. However, with the brothel now closed, this regulatory oversight has disappeared, leaving health and safety unmonitored.  The closure of Campo Alegre has reportedly affected tourism as well. Regales claims that the number of Colombian tourists has declined due to the lack of regulated sex work on the island. Without legal oversight of hygiene and working conditions, foreign sex workers can now operate freely in illegal prostitution, increasing the risk of exploitation.  Regales alleges that various bars and clubs on Curaçao are now offering rooms for sex work, and that the authorities are aware of this but fail to take action. He even suggests that some police officers are involved in these activities. While prostitution itself is not illegal in Curaçao, proving human trafficking and exploitation remains a challenge.  In the past, sex workers at Campo Alegre were regularly interviewed as part of human trafficking investigations. Regales, who had direct contact with intelligence services from Curaçao, the Netherlands, and the United States, warns that the lack of regulated prostitution poses a serious security risk. He urges the government to consider reintroducing controlled workplaces for sex workers to reduce crime and improve public safety. WILLEMSTAD - Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas sparked debate during a parliamentary session by endorsing the establishment of a prostitution center on Curaçao, suggesting it could potentially be located at the former site of Campo Alegre or elsewhere. Pisas made these remarks while addressing questions regarding the government’s current lack of a prostitution policy.  Speaking from his experience as a former police officer, Pisas emphasized the necessity for such a center. "I have never visited Campo Alegre for pleasure, but I understand the need for a regulated facility," he stated.  The debate intensified as Pisas disclosed receiving numerous appeals to reopen Campo Alegre, a topic that has stirred controversy since its closure.  Independent parliamentarian Zita Jesus-Leito raised concerns about the government's approach, highlighting that the purchase of Campo Alegre nine months ago lacked clarity on its future use. She criticized the government for allowing Prime Minister Pisas to negotiate the property's fate hastily, without prior public consultation.  "The government's actions are premature and unacceptable," Jesus-Leito asserted, questioning the rationale behind acquiring Campo Alegre for a purpose that lacks a defined policy framework.  Jesus-Leito also drew attention to the proliferation of illegal prostitution centers elsewhere on the island, pressing Pisas on his awareness and plans to address the unregulated sector.  "We previously operated under a policy of tolerance with strict oversight. The situation has since escalated. What concrete measures does the prime minister propose to restore order?" she demanded.  In response, Pisas acknowledged the government's intent to utilize Campo Alegre as a regulated prostitution center but underscored the pending feasibility study by the SOAB accounting firm. He committed to awaiting the study's conclusions within three months before making a final decision on the property's future.  The debate reflects ongoing tensions over the island's social and economic policies, particularly concerning sensitive issues like prostitution regulation. According to the country’s Civil Defence at least 10 people have died and over 17,500 have been displaced As reported on 02 December heavy rain caused a massive landslide along a highway near Guaratuba in Paranà state Emergency teams are still working at the site Twenty-one vehicles were buried in the slide and it was thought at least 30 people could be missing Six others were able to escape the vehicles without needing assistance Heavy rain has affected other areas of the state The number of displaced has fallen slightly over the last few days from 1,152 to 1,079 More heavy rain has fallen and the municipality of Inácio Martins recorded 88.6 mm in 24 hours to 04 December 2022 Heavy rain since late November continues to cause flooding and landslides in Santa Catarina including 10,000 in Massaranduba and 4,000 in Campo Alegre A total of 1,077 people were displaced including 688 in Joinville and 220 in São Bento do Sul The state government reported fatalities in Palhoça A firefighter is still missing Navegantes and another person was reported missing after being swept away by an overflowing river in Brusque Municipalities in a state of emergency are: Araquari Heavy rain has been falling for the last week in the state of Espírito Santo where Civil Defence reported 18 municipalities affected several of which have declared a state of emergency including Cariacica there were a total of 4,051 displaced in the state as a result of the severe weather One fatality was reported in the municipality of Viana where a total of 1,676 people were displaced Santa Teresa municipality recorded 258 mm of rain in 3 days from 01 to 03 December The Doce river at Linhares is above the orange alert level (3 metres) Authorities reported severe weather in the Norte Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro State Affected municipalities included Carapebus One person died from a lightning strike in Carapebus another was seriously injured and around 85 people were displaced after a landslide in Conceição de Macabu where 2 people died and around 1,000 families have been displaced Macaé recorded 196.6 mm of rain in 48 hours to 01 December 2022 The national Civil Defence reported a total of 16,900 people affected across 5 municipalities in the state Heavy rain has also affected areas further north At least 16 municipalities in the northeastern state of Bahia have declared a state of emergency causing flooding in Prado City where 3,000 people were displaced on 28 November The heavy rain has continued to cause problems since then and as of 04 December a total of 51 municipalities have been affected 9,281 people were displaced and 65,515 were affected according to the state’s Civil Defence There were no reports of missing persons or deaths The worst affected municipalities and those that have declared a state of emergency are: Prado On 29 November the city of Ibotirama recorded 133.4 mm of rain and Barreiras recorded 104.4 mm The following day 75 mm of rain fell in Ribeira do Amparo Amargosa recorded 84.6 mm on 01 December; Porto Seguro 90.4 mm on 02 December and Lençóis 49.5 mm on 03 December Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList The consultancy's new office in Porto will have a space exceeding 10,000 sq.m Cushman & Wakefield and another consultancy announce that they have assisted in the leasing process for Deloitte's new office in Porto The auditing and consulting firm will occupy the entire Mutual building which is currently undergoing a full renovation with completion expected in the second quarter of 2025 C&W was responsible for introducing Deloitte to the partner consultancy which was in charge of marketing the project on behalf of Osborne+Co/Adriparte The Mutual – Campo Alegre Offices is being developed on Rua do Campo Alegre (Boavista's central business district) and is the result of the complete renovation of a service building with 10,300 sq.m distributed over seven floors above ground the building features over 1,400 sq.m of outdoor areas and a spacious rooftop with panoramic views of the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean Sustainability is another central axis of the project the building will meet various certifications supported by the project's focus on the health and well-being of users as well as the ambition to reduce its ecological footprint by placing ESG strategy at the core of the intervention the building will include the installation of solar panels thereby encouraging sustainable mobility solutions “The Mutual represents a unique opportunity in the prime area of the city, in a location where the availability of grade A buildings is practically non-existent. With stunning views, the building is located at the heart of the city's business and social activity, placing it in a completely exclusive position,” says Maria João Pinto senior consultant in the office department at Cushman & Wakefield in Porto “our move to the Mutual building in 2026 will fulfill a long-held objective of having a reference space in the city of Porto reinforcing our position in the northern region of the country and providing our people and clients with a unique space in terms of quality and functionality.” we are all very excited about collaborating with Deloitte on our first project in Portugal; a unique project in a unique city that embodies our commitment to offering world-class workspaces creating a modern and integrated environment The privileged location of the Mutual building and the LEED and WELL certifications reflect our ambition to provide an exceptional experience and environmental responsibility for the occupiers.” Cushman & Wakefield represents Abreu Logistics in the leasing of a logistics warehouse with approximately 19,500 sq.m in Palmela Miguel Sena • 29/04/2025 has started marketing the Castilho 26 office building in Lisbon Miguel Sena • 11/04/2025 A Padaria Portuguesa has just opened its second store in downtown Invicta Miguel Sena • 07/04/2025 © Copyright Cushman & Wakefield 2025. All Rights Reserved. Security cameras and witnesses were key in the arrest By The Miami Police arrested a 59-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing another man of the same age who was killed on February 5 in front of the restaurant El Cacique in downtown Both individuals reportedly had an argument over money moments before the attack was found bleeding on the sidewalk in front of the establishment located at 112 West Flagler Street and was transported in critical condition to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he died shortly after from a stab wound to the torso The investigations advanced thanks to security cameras that captured an individual fleeing the scene on a white electric scooter Although he initially did not have a fixed location he was located thanks to an anonymous call that alerted the police to his presence in the Allapattah neighborhood specifically at Northwest 17th Avenue and 23rd Street The agents intercepted him and issued a traffic fine before arresting him for resisting without violence Acosta-Barbón was interrogated without the presence of a lawyer where he denied knowing the victim despite surveillance footage placing him at the scene of the crime the suspect made a statement that was excluded from the official report The arrest was supported by key testimonies A witness informed the Police that days before the crime Campo Alegre mentioned he owed money to an individual nicknamed "Flaco," which is also the name by which Acosta-Barbón is known He was positively identified in a photographic lineup conducted days after the crime a judge found probable cause to proceed with the charges of second-degree murder and ordered that Acosta Barbón remain detained without bail at the Turner Guilford Knight Detention Center The Miami Police confirmed that the investigation is still active and do not rule out new revelations in the coming days The detained suspect is Luis Acosta-Barbón identified by security cameras fleeing the crime scene on a white electric scooter the argument between those involved was over money had mentioned that he owed money to an individual nicknamed "Flaco," which is also the name used for the suspect Luis Acosta-Barbón a judge determined that there is probable cause to proceed with the second-degree murder charges against Luis Acosta-Barbón who will remain in custody without bail at the Turner Guilford Knight Detention Center The investigation progressed thanks to the security cameras that captured the suspect fleeing the scene and an anonymous call that helped locate him a key witness identified the suspect in a photographic lineup A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis WILLEMSTAD - The College of Financial Supervision (CFT) has initiated inquiries into the country of Curaçao's purchase of the former brothel Campo Alegre. Initially budgeted at seven million, the government's expenditure for the former brothel reached eight million guilders in taxpayer money during the auction.  The government justified the acquisition by citing the absence of any serious bidders. The funds generated from the auction will be funneled into the crime fund. Additionally, the government deemed this a secure investment with minimal risk. The future use of the property remains uncertain at this juncture.  The CFT's scrutiny underscores growing concerns within the financial oversight body regarding the circumstances and decisions surrounding the acquisition. The additional expenditure of one million guilders beyond the allocated budget has sparked inquiries into the rationale behind this financial adjustment.  Questions are arising about the lack of competing bids and the government's perception of Campo Alegre as a secure and low-risk investment. Stakeholders and citizens alike are eagerly awaiting further clarification on the government's intentions for the acquired property and the potential implications of this unexpected financial outlay.  WILLEMSTAD - The government led by Prime Minister Pisas has acquired the well-known outdoor brothel Campo Alegre. In the auction held this morning, eight million guilders were sufficient to become the owner. Pisas himself was present at the auction and was authorized by the Ministry of Finance to go up to eleven million. The money will be deposited in the Crime Fund.  Although the auction had been scheduled to take place earlier, it was postponed twice because the Public Prosecutor's Office could not find bona fide buyers.  The brothel had an asking price of 8.9 million guilders, and potential buyers had to provide a bank guarantee of 5 million guilders.  One of the complicating factors is a legal case dating back to 2013. At that time, the Court of Appeals ruled that the company Wilshire Advisors Ltd, which owned Campo Alegre, owed the government of Curaçao fourteen million guilders in an expropriation case. The Court found that Wilshire had purchased Campo Alegre, among other things, with drug money and through money laundering.  Since Wilshire did not fulfill its payment obligations to the Curaçao government, there have been various attempts by the government and the judiciary to auction Campo Alegre since 2014. The proceeds from the auction would cover Wilshire's debt to the government.  The new purpose of the outdoor brothel has not been officially announced yet. Pisas maintains that the government has not purchased a brothel but a resort with buildings. However, Prime Minister Pisas's party, MFK, has never kept it a secret that it intends to restore the brothel to its former function.  WILLEMSTAD - A 22-year-old Dominican woman who worked in the Campo Alegre brothel is missing. The police have distributed her photo and information. The woman left Campo on April 9 and has not returned. All other employees from the Dominican Republic were sent home on Saturday. WILLEMSTAD - The Campo Alegre brothel is bankrupt. Two other companies went to court on Tuesday to file for bankruptcy. The judge agreed to that. This includes a cleaning company that has not been paid since December. There is also a tax debt of almost 7 million guilders. Campo was founded 71 years ago on May 30, 1949 by, among others, the Catholic Church. Campo has been closed since March due to the corona crisis. In addition to the 150 sex workers who work on a temporary basis, 84 people who are supporting staff are on the street. WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao's Crime Fund, designated for financing projects aimed at preventing and combating crime, is still lacking significant revenues. These missing funds include proceeds from the Bientu case, funds from a fine imposed on a local bank, income from the sale of the well-known Campo Alegre, and penalty fines collected since 2018 by the Ministry of Finance.  This revelation was made by the Minister of Justice, Shalten Hato, who emphasized that despite a reserved budget of 975,100 Antillean guilders for the year 2024, the absence of these specific funds has a significant impact on the fund's ability to achieve its objectives. The crime fund plays a crucial role in supporting initiatives aimed at combating crime on the island.  In December, a crucial protocol was signed between the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Minister of Finance, and Minister Hato. This protocol includes agreements on the financing of the crime fund, including the guarantee that future revenues will be consistently contributed to the fund. However, the delay in receiving these crucial sources of income raises concerns about the implementation of planned projects.  Minister Hato expressed his concern about the situation and emphasized the need for swift action to ensure that these revenues become available to the fund as soon as possible. The minister assured that processes to add these funds to the crime fund are in an advanced stage and that a solution is being actively pursued.  This development raises questions about the impact that the absence of these funds will have on projects aimed at strengthening the rule of law and improving security in Curaçao. It is evident that for the success of the Crime Fund and the projects it supports, complete and timely financing is essential.  WILLEMSTAD - Minister Javier Silvania of Finance is providing clarification regarding a Facebook post he made last week. The post in question mentions the government's purchase of the property where the former Campo Alegre brothel was and connects it with the Catholic Church.  In the post, the minister writes that the Catholic Church was one of the actors advocating for the opening of the brothel. Silvania stated, "This message has nothing to do with the recent purchase of the former brothel. My message refers to the history of Campo Alegre, particularly how Campo came into existence."  According to the minister, several historians have conducted research into the reasons behind the opening of Campo Alegre and the individuals who made it possible. He clarified, "My message is based on various studies conducted concerning the history of Campo Alegre. Anyone can learn about this history and the research that has been conducted."  The minister referred to an article in the Dutch newspaper Trouw, which mentioned that the Council of Churches helped establish Campo Alegre during the Second World War.  Silvania's Facebook post sparked shocked reactions on social media because people associated the purchase with the Catholic Church. The minister denies that this was the intention of his message. He has since removed the post due to inappropriate comments and has issued an apology for his statements.  WILLEMSTAD - It now seems that the well-known open-air brothel Campo Alegre in Curaçao is finally going up for auction. Although the auction had been scheduled earlier, it was postponed twice because the Public Prosecution Service could not find bona fide buyers. The auction is now scheduled for next Tuesday, September 26th.  Originally, Campo Alegre was supposed to be auctioned on September 6th of last year, but this auction was postponed by the Public Prosecution Service, which did not provide any reasons for the delay. The brothel had an asking price of 8.9 million guilders, and potential buyers had to provide a bank guarantee of 5 million guilders.  One of the complicating factors is a legal case dating back to 2013. At that time, the Court of Appeals ruled that the company Wilshire Advisors Ltd, which owned Campo Alegre, owed the government of Curaçao 14 million guilders in a case of expropriation. The Court found that Wilshire, among other things, had purchased Campo Alegre with drug money and through money laundering.  Since Wilshire did not meet its payment obligations to the Curaçao government, there have been various attempts by the government and the judiciary to auction Campo Alegre since 2014. The proceeds from the auction would cover Wilshire's debt to the government.  However, a planned auction last year encountered another problem: Campo Alegre had been seized by Mr. B. Verhage, a former shareholder of Wilshire. This meant that the proceeds from the auction would not go to the government.  From an investigation conducted by the Curaçao government and the Public Prosecution Service, it was determined that the seizure imposed by Verhage was illegal. Consequently, a decision was made to initiate legal proceedings against Verhage to lift the seizure. However, this did not proceed as Verhage himself had already requested the seizure to be lifted. Now that the seizure has been lifted, the auction can proceed.  The auction, supervised by the Public Prosecution Service, will take place at the Renaissance Wind Creek Hotel on September 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The complex is owned by the British Virgin Islands-based company Wilshire Advisors Ltd.  Campo Alegre is described as a resort with both small and large hotel rooms, totaling 156 rooms. In addition, there are various warehouses, offices, a fitness center, a restaurant, two outdoor bars, and a swimming pool. Both within and outside the Campo Alegre premises, there are 645 parking spaces.  Minister of Justice, Shalten Hato, previously stated that prostitution is not prohibited in Curaçao, except for street prostitution and facilitating prostitution in certain hotels. Therefore, the buyer of the Campo Alegre building could open a prostitution center there.  However, those looking to restart the prostitution business within Campo Alegre must consider the 'import' of prostitutes and the necessary permits.  An elite London school has become embroiled in an FBI-led international child abuse investigation into a highly regarded teacher who is believed to have molested more than 90 boys a 64-year old American who taught at the Southbank International School in Westminster between 2009 and 2013 killed himself in Minnesota in March after confessing to drugging and molesting children while on field trips He had been found with a memory stick that contained sexually graphic images of at least 90 boys who appeared to have been drugged They were catalogued with dates and locations that corresponded to his overnight field trips with students beginning in 2008 when he was teaching in the Escuela Campo Alegre in Caracas Read more: School was warned over vetting processes deeply shocked" by the FBI's announcement of the suspected mass crime The fee-paying school is used by foreign executives and diplomats Woodhead confirmed Vahey took part in several field trips while at Southbank and said parents at the school were last night showing "considerable concern" The school is planning to either hold a meeting or will write to parents within 24 hours about the crisis Families are also to be offered psychological counselling The FBI said that Vahey was jailed in California in 1969 for child molestation but Woodhead said that nothing showed up on criminal record checks or references taken in the UK and abroad by the school where Vahey had taught history and geography Scotland Yard is helping assess the FBI's intelligence about "potential alleged offences against children in London". The FBI said it was trying to identify the dozens of children pictured in the photos said: "He had access to children because of his position of trust The manner in which he committed these acts – while the boys were unconscious – may have inhibited them from knowing what happened making it impossible for them to come forward at the time of the molestation." Vahey also worked in schools in Caracas in Venezuela The FBI has urged anyone who believes they may have been a victim to come forward Vahey was working in Nicaragua when he was exposed in March by his employer who discovered the digitised images When confronted about the images by a school administrator he confessed he was molested as a child and had preyed on boys his entire life giving them sleeping pills prior to the molestation "This is a completely shocking revelation," said Woodhead "We are co-operating with what is now an international police inquiry We are supplying the police with all the information they want; trips Vahey took and so on "When he was appointed we ran a criminal records bureau check and again three years later "We took three references [from previous schools] All of the references were very positive and said he was an outstanding member of staff They said he was very willing to take school trips but with what we know now that is not as positive as it was when we read them."   WILLEMSTAD--Commissioned by the Prosecutor’s Office in Curaçao BVA Auctions is holding a public sale of the “Campo Alegre” prostitution camp on June 21 10:00am at the Renaissance Resort in Otrobanda   The new owner will buy a multi-functional accommodation with possibilities for redevelopment into a large-scale leisure complex on a piece of land measuring more than 72,000 square metres   The largest brothel in the western hemisphere was still in use until 2020 There is also space for approximately 45 parking spots inside and 600 outside   The adult entertainment centre went bankrupt in 2020 but the coronavirus pandemic also threw a spanner in the works Campo Alegre – also called “Le Mirage”– has not been in use since then   On April 19 Justice Minister Shalten Hato stated that if the future buyer intends to operate a prostitution business at this location once again this will – in principle – not meet with any objections   The reason for the auction is a confiscation order by the court Millions that came from the underworld would have been laundered by investing in the property The auction must raise enough to pay a judicially imposed fine  of some 14.9 million Netherlands Antillean guilders with proceeds to go to the Crime Prevention Fund   Campo Alegre has long been a household name in the Caribbean It was founded in 1949 as a state brothel for immigrant workers at the Shell oil refinery sailors and military personnel stationed on the island The complex located outside of Willemstad offered a solution to the growing demand for female companionship in the 1930s and 1940s preventing nuisance from street hookers in the city centre   The property will be auctioned in the presence of Simon & Steenbaar Notaries an interested party must have registered at least eight days before and an irrevocable bank guarantee must be issued at the notary   Richard Dieteren of BVA Auctions is confident that the public sale will end well “There has been speculation for some time about whether or not the resort will reopen and the possibilities Campo Alegre can offer The fact that the minister is sticking to a tolerance policy only increases interest   It is possible to visit the site before the auction takes place on June 21 but only on set days and after registration with the auction house Copyright © 2020 All copyrights on articles and/or content of The Caribbean Herald N.V. dba The Daily Herald are reserved Without permission of The Daily Herald no copyrighted content may be used by anyone In the national and Indiana real estate market the story continues to be a scarcity of homes for sale Home prices continue to increase because of the difference between supply and demand, with the total number of homes for sale nationally down 19 percent according to a recent report from the real estate company Redfin The number of newly-listed homes for sale in Indiana is down 22 percent year over year If you are a buyer who has a million-dollar budget here are four listings in Indiana that offer tons of space If these homes aren't quite in your budget check back later this month when we look inside homes at a more median price range What does $550K get you in Indiana? See inside an 1872 Victorian, condo with downtown Fort Wayne views brings a little bit of the Spanish county side to Indiana Sitting on a massive 13.27 acres, the symmetrically-designed home features soaring cathedral ceilings in both the west wing great room and east wing primary suite with matching floor-to-ceiling, 26’ hand-stacked Indiana limestone, according to the listing wiring for audio and visual on every floor and a chef's kitchen with a three-sided gas fireplace built into the custom cabinetry Check out the photos above, and take a video tour of the property here The skyline and waterside views set this Indianapolis home apart With more than 4,300 sq ft of space and views in every room this single-family home is in a gated community downtown along the canal Inside you'll find an open and spacious floor plan 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths along with a private balcony with great views The lower level walk-out is a great spot for guests Indiana homes for sale this summer: See $500K homes for sale around Indiana in June, including historic 1830 house What do approximately $350,000 in updates look like? Take a look for yourself in this home in a gated community in the Oakmont neighborhood high ceilings and European oak hardwood floors provide the wow factor you'd expect from a home in this price range The updates are evident throughout the house Not on a million-dollar budget? Here's what a $300K house looks like around Indiana This home in Anderson is listed for $1 million and sits on more than 22 acres of peaceful it has tons of space with more than 6,300 sq ft The detailed wood immediately makes this house stand out with red oak hardwood floors and custom hand-built cabinetry While the quiet surroundings are perfect for those looking for a little solitude when it comes time to entertain there is a theater room with a projector and audio components included The architectural studio CREA Arquitetos was commissioned to design the renovation and extension of the University Stadium and headquarters of the CDUP (U.Porto Sports Centre) is located in Quinta do Campo Alegre in the city of Porto The design carefully considers the renovation of the existing stand area while seamlessly integrating the two new buildings planned for the CDUP (U.Porto Sports Centre) The three-volume complex forms a cohesive whole establishing a dialogue with its surroundings For the rehabilitation of the volume of the stands, the CREA Arquitetos studio used a symmetrical composition in the elevation creating a rhythm of pillars that converge at the porticoed entrance reflecting the original rationalist inspiration of the building The interior was restructured to include new sports spaces complementary to the playing field and the roof surface was increased The two new buildings intended to house the CDUP headquarters program provide support for university students The two new buildings follow a more dynamic and fluid composition compared to the rigorous symmetry of the stands building For both the rehabilitated building and the two new ones terracotta-coloured pigmented concrete was used for the facades and the ceilings and interiors of the ground floor Porto University Stadium by CREA Arquitetos Project description by CREA Arquitetos The project to rehabilitate and expand the CDUP grandstand and headquarters was promoted by the University of Porto and developed by Crea and it has recently been reopened to the community The challenge was to renovate the existing grandstand building as well as integrate the new buildings for the CDUP It was this spirit of designing a cohesive whole that inspired the project where the architecture must not and cannot break with the context was reflected in the composition and sobriety of the elevation up to the access road arranged in strict symmetry and with a composition defined by a metric of pillars that converge at the porticoed entrance - a loggia over the street that marks the passage to the interior of the stadium The bas-reliefs carved into the granite mural stand out with motifs that refer to the image of the mythology of classical antiquity and to the original ancient games the interior space was redesigned to include the support areas for the playing fields with access through the central portico open to the street Access for spectators is via the stairs at the top of the tribune and a significant increase in the covered surface was promoted by redesigning the roof Two new buildings were designed on the longitudinal alignment of the existing tribune which absorb the program of the CDUP headquarters and support the university students meeting and social rooms and multipurpose facilities In close relation to the pre-existing volumetry and composition its design was contaminated by the metrics of the tribune but it is freed from that rigorous symmetry reinterpreted in a more fluid and dynamic movement the buildings open generously onto the playing fields inscribing the same compositional dynamic in the arrangement of the concrete pillars of the façade which create balconies or large planes framing the grass There is a certain austerity evident in the grandstand which was also borrowed for the synthetic approach we sought in the new buildings: the pigmented concrete of the façades also invades the interior and is the same terracotta-coloured material of the roofs and the ground floor introducing a vitality that contrasts with the sobriety of the grandstand and with the surrounding treetops CREA Arquitetos. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! instagramAbout us Contact us WILLEMSTAD - The murder suspect Julie Alberto Guerrero the police already asked the population for help to arrest the man He is suspected of involvement in a murder committed on September 27 he is also suspected of a murder at Campo Alegre where three people died Kuchi is now on the international search list of Interpol Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker with police blaming brake failure for accident in southern state of Santa Catarina At least 54 people died on Saturday when a passenger bus drove off a cliff in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina en route from the neighbouring state of Parana swerved off a curve and fell dozens of metres before crashing in a wooded area Rescue crews were bringing up dozens of bodies as well as survivors The bus was about six miles (10km) from its destination in the city of Joinville when it crashed Highway and weather conditions at the time were good Though no immediate cause for the crash had been determined police said it appeared the brakes on the bus failed Brazil has some of Latin America’s deadliest roads Despite nearly a decade of sustained economic growth that only slowed in recent years the country has done little to improve or expand its creaky infrastructure The country averages more than 18 highway deaths per 100,000 people per year compared with only about 10 in high-income countries according to a report by the Inter-American Development Bank is a good example of how a restaurant can be two things at the same time and still be good at both The lower floor of the manor serves lighter fare Here is the more serious restaurant – that is to say Here is also where you will find a pile of french fries – yes along with the créme brulée for dessert WILLEMSTAD - According to Member of Parliament Giselle McWilliam the closure of the Campo Alegre brothel has led to an increase in illegal prostitution in Curaçao there has also been an increase in the number of HIV / AIDS cases She has sent a letter to health minister Zita Jesus-Leito McWilliam wants to know from the minister if the government has an action plan to address the problems McWilliam relies on two foundations that report an increase in HIV / AIDS cases it also plays a role that in recent years various undocumented women have entered Curaçao and are active in illegal prostitution in various neighborhoods WILLEMSTAD - Police are still looking for 22-year-old Daricel Castro Santos from the Dominican Republic She ran away from the Campo Alegre brothel on April 9 She was supposed to fly home with a charter that week but has not been seen since WILLEMSTAD - A group of 22 women flew back to the Dominican Republic on Saturday which had to close its doors because of government corona measures They could only leave after the intervention of the Dominican consulate The consul arranged a charter to pick up the women Once the women arrived in the Dominican Republic they had to be quarantined in a special hotel as a measure against the coronavirus The second group of women from Colombia is leaving this week François Lurton may not be a household name to many American wine drinkers but he’s no newcomer to the winemaking business Representing the fifth generation of the Bordeaux Lurton family Lurton set up his own business in 1988 with his brother he produces wines from estates in Argentina the North American brand ambassador for the François Lurton brand recently visited Greenville and poured and discussed five of her company’s wines Three were from wine estates in Spain; two were from France The first pour was a 2013 Bodega Burdigala Campo Alegre Blanco ($22) which is 100 percent verdejo from the Rueda region in northwest Spain which brings out the richness of the wine,” she said “One part is fermented in stainless steel vats which is a more common way of fermentation for a white wine which brings out the freshness and the aromatics And the last part is fermented in concrete Next up was a 2010 Bodega Burdigala Campo Alegre Tinto ($30) made from 40-year-old tinto — commonly known as tempranillo — vines sourced from the Toro appellation of Spain with very low yield compared to others in the region,” she said spice and hints of chocolate balancing nicely with moderate tannins The wine is aged 14 months in new French oak barrels “You can really get the spiciness of the tempranillo Now it was time to move on to what Lurton called “the big boy,” a 2008 Campo Eliseo Toro ($70) — a sort of big brother to the Bodega Burdigala Camp Alegre Tinto but it is sourced from the Castile and León region of Spain The average age of the vines is 75 years old very low yield because it’s very old vines The idea was really to prove and show that in Toro we can compete with the rest of the world This is possible thanks to the terroir but also thanks to the knowledge of the winemakers.” and tastes of red fruits with a touch of black pepper The 2008 vintage received a 94-point rating from Wine Spectator magazine The fourth wine Lurton poured was a 2011 Chateau Haut-Carles Fronsac ($30) 5 percent cabernet franc and 5 percent malbec from the Bordeaux region of France oak and raspberry were the predominant flavors here though the oak was nicely integrated and never overpowering “It’s a typical Bordeaux blend,” Lurton said It goes perfectly with any meat like steak.” The final pour came from a 2011 Chateau Joanin Bécot Cotes de Castillon ($32) but with 75 percent merlot and 25 percent cabernet franc It was similar to the Chateau Haut-Carles Fronsac “This one is a bit more modern,” Lurton said “It has more complexity thanks to the cabernet franc All five of these wines are well balanced and enjoyable juicy wine that begs to be served with a thick porterhouse WILLEMSTAD - On Saturday some of the women who are locked up in the Campo Alegre brothel may be able to go home A special flight would be ready for the Dominican Republic The women are concerned about the $ 500 deposit they paid to live and work in Campo Alegre 20 from the Dominican Republic and 23 from Colombia as part of the winter plenary session of the General Council appointed the Provincials of the Brazil-Campo Grande Provinces (BCG) and Brazil-Porto Alegre (BPA) for the six-year term (2020-2026) Fr Ricardo Carlos and Fr Gilson Marcos da Silva Fr Ricardo Carlos was born in São Bernardo do Campo He entered the Salesian novitiate in Dourados made his first religious vows on January 31 and was ordained a priest at Piacatu on 8 December In the "Dom Bosco" community of Campo Grande Economer (2004-2009) and finally Director (2007-2013) after spending two years at the "Ratisbonne" International Theological Studentate in Jerusalem he was Economer of the community of the Catholic University Dom Bosco (UCDB) of Campo Grande Between 2009 and 2013 he was also Provincial Councilor a post he resumed in 2016 and which he still maintains Fr Ricardo Carlos will succeed Fr Gildásio Mendes at guiding the BCG Province Fr Gilson Marcos da Silva was born in Rio do Sul 1975; he entered the Salesian novitiate in Curitiba in 1994 made his first religious vows on 22 January He was ordained a priest in his hometown on 15 December He worked as Vicar in the community of Viamão (2003-2005) then as Director of the novitiate in Curitiba (2005-2008) and as Director and parish priest in Joinville (2008-2011) After spending two years at the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS) in Rome he returned to the Province and served as Vicar of the "São José" house in Porto Alegre and then as Director of the Provincial House (from 2014 to present) he was Delegate for Vocational Animation (2013-2017) and Delegate for Youth Ministry (2015-2019) He is currently Provincial Vicar (assignment entrusted to him in 2014) and Delegate for Formation (since 2015) Fr Gilson Marcos da Silva will succeed Fr Asídio Deretti in the guidance of the BPA Province ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements WILLEMSTAD - Sex workers at Curaçao’s tolerated and regulated “Campo Alegre” brothel called the police and expressed grievances to local authorities when they subsequently held a control there The 150-room prostitution camp near Hato airport is closed due to the current coronavirus threat The foreign women brought in on six-month exotic dancer’s permits complained about – among other things – not being allowed out and having to buy their own food from the restaurant inside WILLEMSTAD--A group of 22 prostitutes in Curaçao flew back to the Dominican Republic last Saturday They worked in the island’s only regulated brothel Campo Alegre which had to close its doors because of government’s COVID-19 measures The women were able to leave after the intervention of the Dominicano Consulate which arranged a charter to pick them up Upon arrival in Santo Domingo they had to be quarantined in a special hotel as a precaution against the coronavirus The second group of prostitutes from Colombia is being repatriated this week WILLEMSTAD--On Saturday some of the foreign women locked down in Curaçao’s regulated brothel “Campo Alegre” may be able to go home  A special flight would be arranged for the Dominican Republic the prostitutes are concerned about the US $500 deposit they paid to live and work in the walled adult entertainment facility Without permission of The Daily Herald no copyrighted content may be used by anyone.