Education can expand opportunities for children and youth, said Education Minister Mendonça Filho. Speaking during the award ceremony of the…

The head of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, Moreira Franco, assessed last March that developing the…

The Minister of Planning, Development and Management, Dyogo Oliveira, assumed the presidency of the Executive Board of the Development Bank…

With marijuana legalization on the rise, an increasing number of stu-dies are exploring the drug’s potential harms and benefits. Scientists…

In less than four months – on June 14th, to be precise – the 21st FIFA World Cup kicks off…

356,700 tickets have been allocated (subject to payment) to fans around the world via www.FIFA.com/tickets in the first 24 hours…

An International soccer governing body FIFA came into existence in 1904. The aim of the organization was to host championship…

Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set for release on April 13, 2018, via Concord Jazz.…

American Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights linking the United States to Brazil. The changes begin to apply…

Only 70 km from the capital São Paulo, Santos has its own personality and enchants its visitors. The town has…

This giant island in the State of Pará has about 40,000 square meters, includes 12 municipalities and is an eccentric…

World Health Organization’s first release of surveillance data on antibiotic resistance reveals high levels of resistance to a number of…

For the first time in modern history, the world has the opportunity “to change the very course of the HIV…

Nelson Freire will be in a unique presentation along with Grand Rapids Symphony on Friday, April 20th, at 8pm at…

Brazilian art is on the iconic billboards of Times Square, in a campaign to promote the exhibit “Tarsila do Amaral:…

Part of Wakanda, the imaginary realm featured in the new Marvel Comics film Black Panther, truly exists: the Iguaçu Falls,…

Brazilian Samba School Beija-Flor de Nilópolis is the champion of the 2018 Rio de Janeiro Carnaval, one of the largest…

On March 8, it is celebrated the International Woman Day. With the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report…

The number of tourists from the United States should grow in the coming months. In February, visa applications increased 70%…

The Brazilian agricultural aviation fleet sported 2,115 aircraft in 2017, 1.5% more than in 2016. Over the last ten years,…

Currently facing an increase in cases of chickenpox, Peru will receive Brazilian help to contain the disease: the country will…

Making teacher training in Brazil more qualified is a way of improving the economy, strengthening democracy and citizenship of people,…

The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce in NY announced Judge Sérgio Fernando Moro as the Brazilian recipient and Michael R.…

A robust 74 percent of entrepreneurs around the world have started businesses in pursuit of an opportunity rather than out…

Whether you’re starting your career, approaching retirement or you’re somewhere in between, it’s important to understand the various options available…

Career aspirations are driving more students to graduate school these days, and nearly two thirds believe an advanced degree is…

This is the first exhibition to explore the groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art of Latin American and Latina women artists…

The number of tourists from the United States should grow in the coming months. In February, visa applications increased 70%…

Travel & Tourism contributed US$6.5bn to GDP in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, 4.9% of the city’s economy, and representing…

According to Bloomberg, when “destinations are in the midst of an evolution — bursting with new, standard-setting hotels and restaurants,…

São Paulo is the most cosmopolitan state in South America: it is home to about 3 million immigrants from 70…

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Instituto Maria da Penha (IMP), a non-governmental organization that works to fight violence against women in Brazil, opened its platform…

Business confidence in the Brazilian economy ended last year on a high note. In December, the Business Confidence Index (ICE),…

The Partnership Platform for the Amazon (PPA) was launched in December and brought together companies of different sizes and from…

According to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released by IIE and the U.S. Department of…

New research shows that happiness abounds for those working at small businesses. Indeed, 75 percent of small-business employees are either…

It is World Cup year, so soccer is already in the mind of its fans. ScoreBing is an APP for…

Brazil is currently emerging from three turbulent years following a series of political scandals and one of the greatest recessions…

The latest smartphones have some cool new features, but they come with hefty price tags, and such devices are not…

Most people know they can refinance their mortgage, but less than half are aware that they can also refinance their…

Thanks to a new electronic visa system, Brazil is becoming much easier to visit for North Americans. Since January 25th,…

Cases of dengue, chikungunya and zika are in decline in Brazil. Data from the latest epidemiological bulletin released by the…

A busy lifestyle and cooler weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic…

Throckmorton Fine Art announces a special 20th anniversary exhibition of photographs by Guggenheim Award- winning Brazilian photographer Valdir Cruz from…

Into the Amazon tells the remarkable story of the journey taken by President Theodore Roosevelt and legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido…

The Brazilian film Arábia by Affonso Uchoa and João Dumans was announced as the winner of the top award for…

On January 24th, at a special event at the Conrad Hotel in New York City, the Brazilian government officially launched…

In the modern world, we tend to think of ourselves as pretty good partiers. The truth is, we’re amateurs compared…

Brazil is expected to attract around 3.5 million foreign tourists by March. If the numbers estimated by Embratur are confirmed,…

Ten Brazilian terminals were listed in the ranking released by UK civil aviation specialist OAG. The ranking is broken down…

Freezing temperatures in the United States is an invitation to scape to the South Hemisphere where summer is just peaking.…

Expansion of sugarcane cultivation in Brazil for ethanol production in areas not under environmental protection or reserved for food production…

Twenty-three years after his death, F1 driver Ayrton Senna is still one of the strongest brands in sport. A foundation…

Brazil is ready to send at least 750 peacekeepers to join a United Nations force patrolling the Central African Republic.…

New data on hepatitis C released by the Polaris Observatory shows that nine countries — Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, Germany,…

The Regional Economic Outlook Update for the Western Hemisphere, published by International Monetary Fund (IMF), has marked up its growth…

The state of Minas Gerais is the 3rd largest economy and the 2nd largest exporter among Brazilian states. There are…

Twenty-three leading global food companies signaled that they are “committed to halting forest loss associated with agricultural commodity production” in…

Amid the merriment of the holiday season is a hard reality — nearly six in 10 Americans don’t have enough…

Ample bedrooms and bathrooms? Check. A roomy kitchen? Check. A nice-sized backyard, storage space in the attic and just the…

Group .BR is NYC’s only Brazilian theater company, presenting Brazilian culture through performing arts. The group is celebrating their 6th…

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), a towering genius in the history of Western art, is the subject of this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. During…

Gladstone Gallery presents, until December 22, an exhibition of historic works by Brazilian painter Alfredo Volpi (1896–1988), the first solo…

Looking for inspiration for your 2018 travel? Booking.com combined customer insights from over 128 million real guest reviews with research…

Since November, Australian tourists wishing to visit Brazil temporarily can apply for their visa electronically. The visa is issued within…

Euromonitor International released its annual Top City Destinations Ranking, covering 100 of the world’s leading cities in terms of international…

Guarapari is a prestigious tourist destination in the state of Espírito Santos, Brazil, with a vocation for tourism on the…

Ok, we are still shopping for Christmas! Is it too early to talk about Carnival? No. Next year, Carnival in…

Founded in 1808 by D. João VI, the king of Portugal who moved to Brazil that same year escaping from…

◊ POLITICS ◊ US Congressional Elections The 2018 United States elections will mostly be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.…

If you want to have a beautiful New Year The color of the rainbow or the color of your peace,…

Last month, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, granted the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons…

Conservation International (CI) is taking part in a massive reforestation effort in the Brazilian region of the Amazon. A multimillion-dollar,…

Whenever a shocking crime is reported in the news in Brazil, social media fills with calls for laws for harsher…

New research conducted by the in-ternational agency Oxfam revealed that at the current pace, it would take Brazil 75 years…

Samuel Santos is the epitome of corporate America from his tailored suit to his polished loafers, and Rolex on his…

Atento S.A., a leading provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing services in Latin America, has been recognized…

In the wake of the great performance in auto exports and improved economic indicators, companies have begun investing to get…

Azul announces today new markets from Brazil to Florida – Belo Horizonte to Orlando, and Belém to Fort Lauderdale (Miami).…

Only two in five people (42%) are confident about recognizing the changes to their breasts that could be a sign…

Fernando de Andrade used to be homeless, living on the streets of the world’s eighth biggest city, São Paulo in…

More than half of Gen X-ers and 40 percent of Baby Boomers have never given advice to their children about…

From November 9-12th 2017, those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy…

Opened in October at the California Science Center, Amazon Adventure 3D, will let you experience the heart of the Amazon…

It captivated Brazil when it was first published in 2000. It rapidly became a best-seller, due both to the riveting…

In the 1980s, when the world was reverberating from the shockwaves sent by AIDS, Brazilian artist José Leonilson (1957– 1993)…

apArt Private Gallery opened doors in New York City with the first ever Solo Art Exhibition “Terebintina”, by Brazilian artist…

Forró is the Brazilian, now very much international, hipswivelling, dance floor-filling, popular music and dance originated in Brazil’s Northeastern states.…

Life in the city can be stressful. Why not spend a week of mind off at one of the last…

The Brazilian Film Academy announced “Bingo: The King of the Morning”, directed by Daniel Rezende, as the Brazilian movie selected…

On September 3rd BR Day in New York celebrated its 33rd year. For a party in its thirties, you may…

Historically Brazil has been a country of destination, influenced by successive waves of immigrants. Some early initiatives as Decree No.…

Aiming to intensity the fight against the trafficking of drugs, weapons and persons and the repression of financial crime, Brazil…

Far-reaching reforms to modernize the state-owned National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) can help Brazil support productivity growth…

The Brazilian Ministry of the Environment (MMA) is developing a web portal for education and public awareness on climate change,…

A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) points out that Brazil is one of the world leaders in…

The project started with a pilot that will be followed by a full launch in September 2017. The service officially…

Brazil will surpass the United States to become the world’s largest soy producer in ten years. The forecast is in…

New York-based educational technology startup EduSynch (https:// edusynch.com) has closed a partnership with Guia do Estudante, the largest digital platform…

The Postgraduate Student Agreement Programme (PEC-PG) has started receiving applications from developing country students for a full PhD scholarship in…

Nearly 50 percent of produce in the US is thrown away before it reaches your plate, according to USDA estimates.…

The University of California has been awarded a nearly $14.7 million multi-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to…

Traditionally, the Brazilian Day festival (BR Day NY) takes place on the Sunday before Labor Day. This year, it wouldn’t…

The Brazilian Film Festival of Miami, in September 2017, will continue its 21-year tradition of screening the most recent productions…

Tarsila do Amaral (Brazilian, 1886-1973) is a foundational figure for the history of modernism in Latin America. Next year, from…

Following the success of her previous albums ‘Meu Amor’ and ‘Kiss of Brasil’, Bianca Rossini releases ‘Vento do Norte’, her…

Located 10,000 kilometers from the Amazon and 18 hours from Rio, the city of Brasília – the capital of Brazil…

Luiz Melodia, a Brazilian actor, singer and songwriter of MPB, rock, blues, soul and samba died in the beginning of…

ArtBrazil is an annual multimedia Contemporary Art Fair that promotes and presents visual artist’s work to the American and International…

There are terroirs – wine production areas – in Minas Gerais, São Paulo and the Northeastern States, but it is…

O encontro mais esperado do ano, o BR Day New York, está marcado para 3 de setembro a partir das…

To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not only spoken in Portugal, but also in Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In…

The Unesco’s World Heritage Committee officially declared the Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), a World Heritage…

Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of transmission of the HIV virus, according to the…

According to Human Rights Watch, Brazil has not addressed longstanding human rights problems that allowed the Zika outbreak to escalate,…

For the first time ever, alumni from sports-themed US government exchange programs met to share experiences and develop partnerships and…

On June 26, officials from Miami-Dade County, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Avianca Brasil gathered at…

Portuguese is rapidly gaining in popularity among language learners. Although the majority of its speakers live in Brazil, there is…

Universum Global announced their 9th annual World’s Most Attractive Employer (WMAE) results from over 290,000 business and engineering/IT students from…

Specialized farm tours take business travelers to Brazil’s agricultural territories to learn about Brazil’s farming success. From the Coopavel Show…

There’s an exciting career revolution taking place for those who want to call their own shots, set their own schedules…

On Aug. 21, millions of people in the U.S. will see day turn to night as a total solar eclipse…

The most anticipated party of the year, BR Day NY, is scheduled for September 3rd from 11am at 6th Avenue…

The first full-scale retrospective in the United States of Hélio Oiticica’s work, the Brazilian artist. One of the most influential…

Disney confirmed a major update is coming to Epcot late last year but hasn’t announced any details on what those plans…

‘Another Gesture’ presents four German and Brazilian female artists working in painting, drawing, and photography. The notion of “another gesture”…

Traditional tourist spots, fairs are special attractions for those who visit the Brazilian cities and want to learn a bit…

The Brazilian coastline is full of beauty, diversity and a world of the sea as far as the eye can see.…

Located on the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo building, the Pinacoteca was open in 1905 and is…

The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago Historical Ensemble was officially recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil. The location, off the coast…

Expedia.com released the results of a global study that explores cultural differences in beach attitudes and behaviors across 17 countries…

Travel Channel has crisscrossed the globe to uncover the earth’s most amazing, refreshing and off-the-beaten-path places to dive into in…

In the same month President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement,…

Brazil became the first country to make commitments as part of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition…

After 23 years of bilateral relations, Brazil has formally requested entry into the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).…

After two years of the biggest recession in its history, the Brazilian economy has gained momentum in the wake of…

The United States Consulate in Porto Alegre opened in June. The new U.S. consulate is located at 1889 Assis Brasil…

Brazilian luxury swimwear brand ViX is debuting its first west coast store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, their…

Confidence in the opportunities the country offers to foreign investors set the tone of the panel “Investing in Brazil”, part…

Brazil’s top cosmetics company, Natura Cosmeticos S.A., whose competitive differential is the development of products based on the biodiversity of…

Results from the latest round of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) released by the National Center for Education…

As global life expectancy continues to increase, World Health Organization statistics show that the children of today are likely to…

Recently three acquaintances lost their respective husbands. I have seen them struggle not to just cope with the grief, but…

September is coming soon. And everybody who loves Brazil and admires the Brazilian culture knows that it is time for…

Two of John Pizzarelli’s greatest influences, Frank Sinatra and the bossa nova composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, joined forces in 1967…

Galerie Lelong is holding an exhibition of Grupo Frente until August 5th to August 5th, 2017 in New York City.…

On August 5 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the City Parks Foundation brings to Central Park Brazil’s iconic samba…

Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian coastal city that lies at the foot of a mountain. It is Rio de…

With the sticky heat and crowds of tourists starting to overwhelm New York City, there is no better time to…

An initiative from the Brazil Convention & Visitors, the Brazilian Events Bank, Bureaux (BRC&VB), will register traveling international events and…

Delta Air Lines continues to expand its connections between Brazil and the United States with a new nonstop flight between…

The young and promising state of Tocantins was created in the Federal Constitution of 1988, however, despite its few years…

Planning that big summer or holiday family vacation? Skip the internet research and call the kids instead. A survey conducted…

The United Nations member countries, including Brazil, have new challenges to meet by 2030. As part of the 17 Sustainable…

Brazil is currently discussing a project to reform its pension system. The subject is controversial, but the majority of the…

The Brazilian Health Ministry, Ricardo Barros, announced the end of the National Public Health Emergency caused by the Zika virus…

Human trafficking victims have been granted permanent residency rights in Brazil. In order to have an identification document issued, foreigners…

Brazil’s Lower House of Congress approved a bill that modernizes labor relations in the country. Some of the major improvements…

LIDE – Grupo de Lideres Empresariais (‘Group of Business Leaders’), together with the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, presided over by…

Space Technology announced the successful launch of the Brazilian Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite (SGDC), held at the Guyana…

U.S. fresh beef exports are back in Brazil! Following a 13-year hiatus, the first shipment of U.S. fresh beef has…

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (BACCF) has launched a new Community App for iOS and Android devices. Adding…

More than 13 million U.S. consumers fall victim to identity theft each year, according to Javelin Strategy and Research, with…

According to a survey of more than 15,500 people across 11 cultures, 10 countries and eight languages who were asked…

The Brazilian singer and composer Flávia Bittencourt brings to the U.S. a little of the rich and diverse culture of…

Forró in the Dark is a clubby Brazilian forró band in New York City. Their home ground is Nublu in…

During the 20th edition of the Brazilian International Press Award, which took place last May in Florida, The Brasilians Newspaper…

This spring and summer the City Parks Puppet Mobile will present free performances of “Cinderella Samba” in parks across the…

Galeria Nara Roesler presents an exhibition of works by Paulo Bruscky, a Brazilian from Recife. The exhibition showcases the artist’s…

Researchers and fans of Brazilian chapbooks have another option to get information about this popular genre of Brazilian culture online.…

Music legend Tom Zé, the avantgarde conscience of Brazil’s 1960’s Tropicália movement, presents an evening of samba and bossa nova…

Part of the “Tourism + Brazil” programme, the Ministry of Tourism has proposed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to…

In a 17-country online survey conducted by GfK, well over half (59 percent) of people say they prefer a vacation…

Tourism Minister Marx Beltrão (photo) announced a new programme called Brasil + Turismo (“Tourism + Brazil”), a set of measures…

Maranhão, a state in northeastern Brazil, comprises dense Amazon rainforest and beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Near the town of…

The Brazilian Photographer Meireles Junior recently launched in New York his latest book: “Supernatural: Impressions on the Lençóis Maranhenses and…

September is just around the corner and with it, BRDay NY 2017 is also coming soon. The 33rd edition of…

Until the 1970s, Brazilians used to joke that they had to die before the authorities paid any attention to them.…

President Temer sanctioned bills into law for the benefit of Brazilian women. The first bill sanctioned inscribes Zuleika Angel Jones,…

The Brazilian government is preparing incentives aimed at boosting the competitiveness and international market presence of the country’s defense sector.…

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the “#USFoodExperience” campaign with a dinner prepared by American chef James…

The United States Army Research, Development, and Engineer Command (RDECOM) opened an office at the US Consulate in São Paulo…

Brazilian society has been officially called upon to help the country meet the targets committed to under the Paris Agreement…

The U.S. Embassy in Brasília, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), announced…

Nowadays, consumers are becoming more aware about the benefits of açaí berry, particularly to the use of acai berry products…

Black Women of Brazil profiles Monica Costa, an Afro-Brazilian business owner from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, who overcame…

Fabiana Milazzo, Brazilian fashion designer, opened her doors of her first international store in Los Angeles, on Melrose Place in…

Having survived years of economic turbulence, Latin America is gradually shaking off its dependence on external forces like global commodity…

When most people think of Brazil, the first things that comes to mind are the beaches and the sun; however,…

The first major retrospective exhibition in the United States devoted to Brazilian artist Lygia Pape (1927– 2004) is currently housed…

Eliane Elias is on a recorded roll. Following the success of her Grammy-winning 2015 release “Made in Brazil,” the famed…

Pioneering Brazilian producer, composer, keyboardist, vocalist and Oscar-nominated songwriter Sergio Mendes will be the subject of a new feature documentary…

Paula Lima, today’s perfect symbol and icon of Samba, will fly into Pompano Beach’s Sunset to land at the LUAU…

In a career racked by tragedy, legendary Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares has persevered as a singular voice for the…

The Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, was recognised as the Best Innovative Green Building of the planet during…

Capoeira is a cultural expression and a type of fight characterized by its agile, acrobatic and harmonious movements, in tune…

If you wish to travel to Brazil with your pet (dogs and/or cats), Brazilian law requires compliance with the following…

Brazil has lots of stories to tell you. This 517 year-old country has a rich and diversified culture worth knowing.…

Rio de Janeiro has one of the most vibrant, live Brazilian music sce-nes in Brazil. Only São Paulo has a…

Brasília was pre-conceived and planned with an architectural design in the shape of a plane, which makes it differ from…

On Friday, February 24, millions of revellers took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to mark the start of…

Trip Advisor announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards for Beaches. This year, Baia do Sancho, in Brazil, was…

Cinema Tropical presents its new film series MUSIC+FILM BRAZIL, celebrating one of the world’s most vibrant musical cultures. This series…

A Brazilian Street Art Exhibition called “Synopsis of an Urban Memoir”, with works byAlto*Contraste, Branco, Bugre, Camila Crivelenti, Ciro Schu,…

A recent show focused on the Abstract Figurative Expressionist from 1952 to the 65s highlighted the work of Jay Milder,…

HFFNY History Havana Film Festival New York is an internationally recognized film festival celebrating Latin American cinema. In its 18th…

Capital Inicial is a post-punk/new wave band who had considerable success, having recorded seven albums from 1982 to 1996. They…

Felipe Galganni’s (Brazil/NYC) TAP & TOM is a concert blending tap dance and bossa nova with music direction by award…

The Sheen Center’s new series, Jazz on Bleecker Street concludes the season with Elegantly Brazilian and the Requinte Trio (and…

Brazilian culture has been influenced greatly by the Portuguese, Indians, Africans, Europeans and settlers from the Middle East and Asia.…

Obrigado Premium 100 Percent Pure Coconut Water announced its partnership with pro beach volleyball player Brooke Sweat. She and her…

Brazilian beer Skol is the most valuable brand in Latin America for the second year running according to the fifth…

Organized for over a decade, the Brazil Summit is one of the most important events in the Brazilian-American Chamber of…

tinyB chocolate, a recently established maker of fine Brazilian chocolates known as brigadeiros was recently featured in the San Francisco…

The new production office in Porto Alegre supplements and enhances the iDISC team in Brazil, establishing a distributed and local…

The Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC) signed a cooperation agreement with SAP, a multinational company, to encourage…

The General Immigration Coordination (CGIg) of the Ministry of Labour granted 28,658 work permits to foreigners living in Brazil in…

President Michel Temer and US Vice-President Mike Pence (photo) spoke by telephone on how to strengthen bilateral relations between the…

The Secretary of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications, André Borges, took part in discussions on…

The re-elected Council President of the Board of the Brazil-US American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), Hélio Magalhães (photo), who is…

On the 22nd April 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destiny), lead by Pedro Alvares Cabral, accidentally arrived…