São Paulo had its rainiest November in 12 years, and I suspect it has something to do with the opening of the first Starbucks in Brazil. Nature is punishing us!

The first Brazilian location opened today in a posh shopping center in the city of São Paulo. Starbucks' second Brazilian location will open Monday in... wait for it... the same building. Prices will also be in line with Starbucks international, meaning their coffee will considerably more expensive than any other café in Brazil.

One of the things I liked about São Paulo is that it didn't have a Starbucks on every street corner (New York, I'm looking at you) but I think such a time is coming to an end. According to Starbucks, they're considering opening stores in Argentina and Colombia next...