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Different beat
Portugal is a recording mecca for acts from across the Lusophone world. But can it export its stars?
Expo 26: In for the high jump
Inspired by the Commonwealth Games, Portugal created the Jogos da Lusofonia. In a world of soft power, athletes are the new ambassadors for nations of the former Portuguese empire.
Observation
As Monocle warms up for a health and better living issue, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé reflects on which Lusophone nations are running ahead of the pack.
Lusophone top 20
The Portuguese-speaking world is home to some inspirational people; here are some of our favourites.
Flying the flag
From Portugal's telecoms giants to a Brazilian flip-flop maker, we pick 15 companies making waves in Portuguese-speaking world and beyond.
Talk it out
In a quiet Lisbon palace, a tiny, underfunded body of eight Portuguese-speaking nations nurtures outsized ambitions — from shared visas to pensions across continents.
