Lisbon's first Brazilian restaurant was born thanks to the 25th of April
A native of Caxias do Sul, Juca thought his life outside Brazil would last only a few months when he had to go into exile in 1972 at the age of 34. After spending time in Argentina and the Soviet Union, he arrived in Portugal for the first time in October 1975, a year and a half after the Carnation Revolution. Upon arrival, Juca found a country forming as a democracy, with a scene that was 'boiling'. In 1978, Juca took a bold step and created what was the first Brazilian restaurant in Lisbon. Located in Bairro Alto, 'Brasuca' quickly became a meeting point for those who were making and living the revolution. The Radar DN Brasil podcast airs every Friday at 8 am on the DN Brasil YouTube and Spotify channels, featuring a weekly summary and everything of interest to Brazilians in Portugal. DN Brasil is a section of the Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to move to Portugal. Watch this Friday's Radar DN Brasil, April 24th, featuring Brazilian songs that celebrate the 25th of April.
