Brazil Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Plot To Assassinate President Lula
Brazilian police have arrested five people over an alleged plot to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022,…
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Tax On The Super-Rich Approved In G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic…
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G20: Brazil Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty With 82 Countries
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18) in Rio…
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World Leaders Gather in Brazil for G20 Summit Amid Global Challenges
In a landmark gathering, leaders from the world’s largest economies have descended upon Brazil for the highly anticipated G20 summit,…
Explosions Outside Brazil’s Supreme Court Leave One Dead
Two explosions took place near Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday night (13), prompting an evacuation of the area and killing…
Is Trump Victory A Boost For Brazil’s Right-Wing Politics?
The victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential elections had significant implications for global politics, including for Brazil’s right-wing…
Supreme Court Convicts 265 Over January 8 Riots In Brazil
Brazil’s Supreme Court has released a partial summary of the convictions of those involved in the attempted coup on January…
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COP29: Brazil Commits To Reducing Emissions By 67% By 2035
Brazil has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous…
Killers Of Marielle Franco Sentenced Six Years After Murder
The confessed murderers of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes—former military police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de…
With The Best September In History, Brazil Attracts 4.9 Million International Tourists In 9 Months
Brazil has been attracting more and more foreign visitors. Between January and September 2024, the number of tourists coming from…
Luz de Gramado Christmas: Magic in the Heart of Serra Gaúcha
Towards the end of the year, the city in Rio Grande do Sul is decorated with lights and colors to…
Brazilian Local Elections Shift Rightward: A New Political Landscape Emerges
In a significant political shift, the recent local elections (held in October) in Brazil have showcased a decisive move to…
Why Brazilian Communities Are Suing Miner Over Mariana Dam Disaster In London?
In a landmark case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic 2015 Mariana dam disaster took the anglo-Australian mining giant BHP…
Brazilian Participation in the Yearly Coterie + Magic Trade Show at Javits Center
The Consulate General of Brazil in New York recently collaborated with SEBRAE-RJ (Micro and Small Business Support Service of Rio…
“I’m Still Here” Actress Fernanda Torres Bags Critics Choice Award
Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres was honored by the Critics Choice Awards in the Actress – International Film category…
Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration of 200 Years
The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil. Join PCE this November…
“No Woman No Cry,” Featuring Gilberto Gil, In Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of Bob Marley’s Original Hit
Playing For Change (PFC), a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) global multimedia company dedicated to unifying the world through…
Samba Instruments Recognized As Brazil’s National Cultural Heritage
A total of nine samba musical instruments, including the pandeiro (a type of hand frame drum), tam-tam (a percussion instrument,…
Pizzeria In Rio Among The Best In The World
Rome, New York and São Paulo? No way! In Rio you will also eat quality pizza! 50 top pizza guide elected the…
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Lonely Planet Reveals 2025 Best In Travel Destinations And Trends
Lonely Planet, the global travel authority, revealed its top destinations to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel…
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G20 Will Takes Place In Rio This November
The G20 is the forum for economic cooperation among the world’s 19 largest economies, along with the European Union, and…
Maguila, Brazilian Boxing Legend, Dies At 66
Former Brazilian boxer José Adilson Maguila died at the age of 66, on Thursday (24). The top heavyweight and one…
Why Brazilian Communities Are Suing Miner Over Mariana Dam Disaster In London?
In a landmark case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic 2015 Mariana dam disaster took the anglo-Australian mining giant BHP…
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Brazil Dumps 1.3M Tons Of Plastic Into The Ocean Every Year
Brazil ranks eighth among the world’s biggest polluters when it comes to dumping plastic in the ocean—and first in Latin…
Brazil Will Produce Electric Flying Cars
Embraer, Brazil’s conglomerate that produces airplanes and aerospace parts, has unveiled the prototype of its new electric flying car few…
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Brazilian Transgender Model Makes History at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio and American Alex Consani made history as the first transgender women to walk in the Victoria’s…
X Is Back In Brazil
Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ordered the unblocking of the social network X in Brazil…
Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates
If you think it isn’t important to start breastfeeding your newborn while still in the hospital, think again. New research…
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Be amazed by the impressive Iguaçu Falls in southern Brazil
This South American giant is the country with the greatest biodiversity in the world and home to one of the…
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Best Countries to Travel Alone
Brazil is a country with many surprises. Did you know, according to US News & World Report, we are among…
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Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are…
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“The Planet Is No Longer Waiting To Charge The Next Generation,” Warned Lula At The Opening Of The 79th United Nations General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made one of the most compelling speeches of his presidency during the opening of…
Brazil picks “I’m Still Here” for the 2025 Oscar race
The film I’m Still Here, by director Walter Salles, has been selected to represent Brazil in the race for Best International…
Celebrating Brazilian Classic Children’s Book: “Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow”
This is the very first English language edition of the beloved Brazilian children’s book Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, originally published in 1976.…
Círio De Nazaré, Faith, Devotion And Tradition In The Brazilian Amazon
Considered one of the largest religious celebrations in the world, it takes place every year in Belém, capital of the…
Forró Becomes Brazil’s Cultural Heritage
In a unanimous decision, the Cultural Heritage Advisory Council of the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan) declared the…
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Visit Brasil Gallery Showcased The Amazon In NY
The Folklore Festival of Parintins in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará have gained prominence in the event “Visit Brasil…
Among The 38 Coolest Neighborhoods In The World, There Is One Rio De Janeiro
As a tradition, the magazine Time Out has announced the all the rage areas to visit right now. In first place is Marseille,…
Eternalized In Bronze
The bronze statues of some famous people like poets, singers, songwriters, writers, and soccer players are already part of Rio…
International Tourism Injects $4.8 Billion Into Brazil In Just 8 Months
The year 2024 is on track to set a new record for international tourism revenue in Brazil. Data released by…
UN General Assembly: Lula Criticizes World Leaders’ Inability to Negotiate
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (24) that, in an attempt to solve the planet’s problems, world…
X Is Accused of Circumventing Brazil’s Blockade and Faces Daily Fines of Almost US$1 Million
On Wednesday (Sep. 18), the Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered social network X to immediately suspend new…
Large-Scale Fire Hits Famous Brazilian National Park In The Capital Of The Country
The fire that is consuming Brasilia National Park and has left part of the Brazilian capital engulfed in smoke continues…
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Forest Fires Break Records In Brazil
From January to August 2024, fires in Brazil have reached 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data…
MTV Awards 2024: Anitta Brings Funk To The Spotlight Once Again At The Prestigious Awards
Brazilian singer Anitta won the Best Latin Music Video category at the MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS…
NFL Players Feared Violence in Brazil. Did Anyone Tell Them the Number of Homicides in the Cities Where They Play?
According to na article published by The New York Times, some N.F.L. players said they did not want to go…
Brazil To Restrict Entry Of Immigrants Without Visas
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has announced that transit passengers arriving in Brazil without a visa and whose…
Brazil Hosts First NFL Game In South America
Thousands of Brazilian fans who admire American football were able to fulfill their dream last Friday (6) and see playing…
Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova In The World, Dies at 83
Sergio Mendes died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, United States, where he had lived since the 1960s.…
“I’m Still Here” By The Brazilian Director Walter Salles, Receives a Standing Ovation at the Venice Film Festival
A ten-minute standing ovation. That was the audience reaction after watching the premiere of director Walter Salles’ new feature film,…
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Supreme Court Upholds Suspension Of X In Brazil
On Monday morning (Sep. 2), the 1st Panel of the Federal Supreme Court voted to maintain the suspension of the…
Celebrating 202 Years of Brazilian Independence: A Journey Through Time
On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty…
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New Pandemic? Mpox Cases Near 100,000 Worldwide
From January 2022 to June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known as monkeypox,…
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Brazilian Scientists Develop Rapidly Degradable Bioplastic
Brazilian researchers have developed a type of bioplastic that degrade quickly when composted or when discarded in the environment. The…
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An Overview Of The US–Mexico Border
The United States and Mexico share a nearly 2,000-mile land border. Along the way, the American states of California, Arizona,…
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Internacional Literacy Day Is Celebrated On September 8
Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind…
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Amazon Day in New York
Amazon Day is a series of unique and immersive experiences to celebrate the Brazilian Amazon. It will take place at…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations And The Brazilian Anitta, 3
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…
Brazil Aims To Attract 8.1 Mi International Tourists By 2027
The Brazilian government has launched the National Tourism Plan (PNT) 2024-2027 with several goals for the sector. These include increasing…
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Women’s Football in Brazil: Preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The Brazilian women’s soccer team lost the final of the Paris Olympics to the Americans and failed to take home…
Green bonds worth $225 mi announced for Amazon
Different tourism sectors are coming together to create itineraries aligned with the climate agenda in Belém, Pará state, combining experiences…
Itatiaia National Park, The Oldest National Park Of Brazil
Itatiaia National Park, established in 1937, is the oldest national park in Brazil. It is located on the border between…
Brazilian President Lula Proposes South America Act As A Bloc
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday (Aug. 14) advocated for greater integration among South American countries to advance…
Social network X closes its offices in Brazil
By its own decision, social network X—formerly known as Twitter—closed its offices in Brazil on Saturday (Aug. 17). Despite the…
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Nearly 1.8 Billion Adults At Risk Of Disease From Not Doing Enough Physical Activity
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended…
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XPrize: Scientists Race To Unravel The Mysteries Of Rainforests
The challenges faced by biome specialists around the world are countless, and when the environment is as vast and dense…
Tourism In Brazil Could Benefit From Climate Agenda
Different tourism sectors are coming together to create itineraries aligned with the climate agenda in Belém, Pará state, combining experiences…
George Santos, former US congressman, pleads guilty to fraud charges
George Santos, a former US congressman and son of Brazilian immigrat, pleaded guilty to fraud charges during a court hearing…
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New Pandemic? Mpox Cases Near 100,000 Worldwide
From January 2022 to June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known as monkeypox,…
Plane With 62 On Board Crashes In São Paulo, Brazil. There Are No Survivors
At around 1:30 pm this Friday (9), an aircraft from the French brand ATR, from the company Voepass, crashed in…
MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations And The Brazilian Anitta, 3
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…
Gymnastics Final: Rebeca Beats Biles and Takes Gold for Brazil in Floor Exercise
On Monday (5), São Paulo native Rebeca Andrade won the gold medal in the floor exercise, reaching her fourth podium…
Women’s Gymnastics: Biles Takes Gold, Rebeca Takes Silver In A Thrilling Final
Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast of all time at the Olympic Games, added another gold medal to her…
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120 Years Of Olympic History
As the 2024 summer Olympic Games kick off in Paris, we immerse ourselves in 19 days of sports competitions that…
Multi-Grammy Winner Eliane Elias Dazzles As Vocalist, Pianist And Songwriter On New Album
It’s Time For “Time And Again!” — the highly-anticipated new recording by world-renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias. Officially…
Brazilian Film Festival In New York And Miami Is Back
The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival is one of the longest-running and most significant cultural events in the cities of Miami, Miami Beach,…
Take an Unforgettable Hike in One of the Largest Urban Forests in the World
The Tijuca National Park is a slice of the Atlantic Forest in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. A true…
Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, Becomes a World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site.…
Discover The Work Of This Renowned Brazilian Woodcut Artist
The Pontal Museum in Rio de Janeiro is hosting “O Sol do Sertão (The Hinterland Sun),” a retrospective of Brazilian…
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Who Is Maria Klaumann, A Brazilian Model Honored At V Magazine Event
Brazilian model Maria Klaumann, part of the new generation of models, was honored at an event promoted by the prestigious V…
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Hunger numbers stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: UN report
Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa,…
Brazil Calls For Taxing Super-Rich Globally
Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad proposed that countries worldwide join forces to tax large fortunes. He stated, “We need to…
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Brazil Launches Green Seal To Certify Sustainable Products And Services
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched the country’s Green Seal Program (Programa Selo Verde Brasil). The program standardizes…
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The Promising Video Game Industry In Brazil
The Brazilian Game Companies Association (Abragames), with collaboration of the consulting firm Nordicity, has released a new report outlining the…
Brazilian Researcher To Chair International AIDS Society
Brazilian infectologist and researcher Beatriz Grinsztejn will be the first Latin American woman to serve as chair of the International…
USA Opponent, Brazil To Play In Seven Finals Of Women’s Artistic Gymnastics In Paris
The evening of qualifiers in artistic gymnastics in Paris on Sunday (28) proved highly fruitful for Brazil. Combining the team…
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Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, Becomes a World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site.…
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The Hottest Day in History Was Recorded on July 21st
Sunday, July 21, was the hottest day on record, according to data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service,…
Paris 2024: Brazilian Legend Marta Will Play Her Sixth Olympics
While the 2024 Paris Olympics technically begin on Wednesday, July 24 with group play in men’s soccer, the 2024 Paris…
Brazilian Immigrant Releases Children’s Book About “Saudade”
Brazilian immigrant and writer Ana Crespo, born in Rio de Janeiro and currently residing in Colorado, launched a new children’s…
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After Heavy Rains, Brazilian Researchers Found An Almost Complete Fossil Of A Dinosaur
Researchers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have made a momentous discovery for the paleontology. In May, after heavy rains…
From Glory To Failure: 30 Years Ago Brazil’s National Team Made History In US Soil
In a thrilling culmination to the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Brazil emerged victorious, claiming their fourth title in a tense…
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Copa América Final: Argentina Wins After Invasion, Chaos, and Game Delay in Miami
If you saw the scene without knowing where it was taking place, you would swear it was in a Brazilian…
Lula condemns attack on Donald Trump
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the attack on former US President and presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling…
Bolsonaro Implicated In Scheme To Embezzle Over BRL 6.8 Mi
Brazil’s Federal Police have concluded that former president Jair Bolsonaro was involved in the embezzlement or attempted embezzlement of over…
Dollar Will Continue Appreciated Against The Real
The financial market forecast is that the dollar will end 2024 at R$5.20. The information is part of the Focus…
USA Says Good Bye To Copa America
The atmosphere over GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri was that of pure adrenaline as the tournament’s…
With 3.2 Million Visitors In 5 Months, Arrival Of International Tourists To Brazil Rises 8.6% In 2024
From January to May this year, Brazil received 3,264,765 international tourists. The number for the first five months grew 8.6%…
Rio De Janeiro Will Have Literary Tourist Routes Guided By Cell Phone Application
The composer, musician and immortal of the Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL), Gilberto Gil, participated in the launch of two…
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June Quadrilles, A Popular Brazilian Festival Folk Dance, Officially Recognized As National Cultural Expression
June quadrilles (quadrilhas juninas), one of Brazil’s most traditional and representative cultural expressions, have now joined samba schools, forró, and…
Chico Buarque’s work is subject of another book
With a career spanning fifty-eight years, Chico Buarque has composed 537 songs, recorded 1,302 tracks, released 50 albums (solo or…
Brazilian Poet Adélia Prado Wins 2024 Camões Prize
Brazilian poet Adélia Prado is the winner of the 2024 edition of the Camões Prize, the most important award for…
Supreme Court In Brazil Decriminalizes Possession Of Marijuana For Personal Use
By majority vote, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) decided on Tuesday (25) to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for…
Nearly A Quarter Of Brazil’s Territory Had Wildfires In Last 40 Years
Nearly a quarter of Brazil’s territory caught fire at least once between 1985 and 2023, covering 199.1 million hectares, or…
A Brazilian Is Elected To Be Secretary-General Of Interpol
In the election held in June at the Interpol Executive Committee in Lyon, Brazilian Federal Police Commissioner Valdecy Urquiza has…
Paquetá Island: Little Paradise In The City Rio De Janeiro
An island next to Rio, the district belonging to the administrative region of the Center is only an hour away…
Sportfishing Destinations In Brazil
Home to around 35 thousand kilometers of internal waterways and one of the largest freshwater availabilities in the world, Brazil…
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Record-Breaking Fires Consume Brazil’s Pantanal Wetland
The planet’s largest continuous wetland area, the Pantanal has recorded 9,014 fire hotspots in the last 12 months, almost seven…
Lula Will Allow Casinos In Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Friday (Jun. 21) he will sanction the bill legalizing casinos and gambling…
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Copa America 2024 kicks off Thursday (June 20)
The Copa America 2024 football tournament moves out of South America for the second time in its 108-year history with the United…
Brazil’s Economy Grows 2.5% In First Quarter. Lula Says “Brazil Is In The Right Track”
The Brazilian economy grew by 2.5 percent in the first quarter of the year, compared to the same period last…
Brazilian Doctor Ushering In New Era Of Medical Technology For Treating Cancer
A native born and trained Brazilian oncologist is in the forefront of a new era in the treatment of cancer…
Smoking accounts for 80% of lung cancer deaths in Brazil
A study was released by the Cancer Foundation in Switzerland A study by researchers from the Cancer Foundation shows that smoking accounts for 80 percent…
International Experts Debate How To Improve Regulation Of Electronic Cigarettes
Dozens of experts debated how to improve the rules regarding electronic cigarettes, the consumption of which is a global reality,…
Ballet Arizona has a Brazilian Artistic Director
Ballet Arizona announced its new artistic director, internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and arts leader, Daniela Cardim, who will be the first woman…
Guitarist Flavio Silva Explores Multiple Dimensions Of Electric Guitar In His New Album “Eko”
Guitarist Flavio Silva gives his beloved Brazilian jazz a new electrical charge with “Eko,” set to arrive June 7 on his own Break Free…
Moma Announces Projects: TADÁSKÍA
The Museum of Modern Art announces Projects: Tadáskía, on view in the Museum’s street-level galleries from May 24 through October…
SummerStage in Central Park 2024 Lineup Announced
The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced…
“Amazônia Viva”, The film
“Amazônia Viva”, a 10 minute long film, is an immersive experience through the Tapajós River region, which uses 360° filming…
Tourism Minister Leads Talks To Attract More Cruises To Brazil
Expanding the presence of cruises along Brazil’s almost 8,000 km of coastline all year round. It was with this mission…
Museum Of Sexual Diversity To Reopen In São Paulo
After a closure lasting nearly a year and a half, the Museum of Sexual Diversity reopened its exhibition spaces in…
Looking For A Sunny And Beach Destination? Hoe About Ilha Do Mel, In Brazil?
Located About 120 Km From Curitiba (South Of Brazil), Ilha Do Mel (Honey Island) Is One Of The Most Popular…
Getting To Know The Paths Of Faith In Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a state with strong spirituality. It’s not for nothing that its main postcard is Christ the…
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Festa Junina: Brazil’s Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Tradition
In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the…
Brazilian Firms Put Customer Experience Front and Center
Brazilian enterprises are ramping up their Customer Experience (CX) services to meet the needs of customers who have grown accustomed…
Brazil’s Diplomatic Shift: Ambassador Withdrawal from Israel
In a move that has reverberated across international corridors, Brazil has recently announced the withdrawal of its ambassador from Israel.…
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Brazil Has 1,942 Cities At Risk Of Environmental Disaster
As climate change caused by human action on the environment intensifies, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as is…
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United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Support For Flood-Affected Areas Of Brazil
The United States, through USAID, intends to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of those affected…
United Airlines mobilizes to help the population affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul
United Airlines is mobilizing to help people impacted by recent events in Rio Grande do Sul, which is facing one…
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Churrascaria Plataforma Is Once Again Listed as One of the Best Steakhouses in New York by Forbes
It is not the first time that Churrascaria Plataforma, in New York City, has been listed by Forbes Magazine as…
Moma Announces Projects: TADÁSKÍA
The Museum of Modern Art announces Projects: Tadáskía, on view in the Museum’s street-level galleries from May 24 through October…
SummerStage in Central Park 2024 Lineup Announced
The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced…
“Lula”, A Documentary About The Brazilian President, Premieres At Cannes
An intimate portrait of Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva that explores the rise, fall and return to power of a…
Anitta Releases New Clip and Negative Reaction From Part Of The Audience Highlights Religious Intolerance In Brazil
Brazilian popstar Anitta released a new videoclip for the song ‘Aceita’, where she celebrates her faith and connection with Candomblé,…
Brazil Appointed FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Hosts
At the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, Brazil was announced as the host nation of the tenth FIFA Women’s…
Rio Grande do Sul Receives Aid From International Banks
The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, will allocate $1.115 billion to assistance measures for Rio…
AI Leaders Collaborate for Brazil’s Climate Resilience
AI/R, a global leading technology company specializing in Data, AI, and Gen AI services, has announced a plan to dedicate…
Azul Airline Will Take Donations From The USA To Rio Grande Do Sul
The floods in Rio Grande Sul became international news and those who live outside Brazil are moved by the situation.…
SOS Rio Grande Do Sul: Brazilian State affected by floodings Needs Help
The floods that placed the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in a calamity forced more than 1 million…
Brazil Floods Death Toll Rises To 83, Dozens Remain Missing
The death toll from a series of catastrophic floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at…
Madonna brings 1.6 million people to Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
The sands of Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, welcomed at least 1.6 million people for Madonna’s show. The number…
Rodolpho Parigi Exhibits In New York. Discover The Work Of This Emerging Brazilian Artist
Rodolpho Parigi (b. 1977, São Paulo, Brazil) is part of a new generation of Brazilian artists who emerged in the…
How About A “Rolé” In The Favelas Cariocas?
With elements that translate what is best in the territories, Rio de Janeiro offers besides the traditional tourist attractions, a…
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Brazilian Geopark Receives UNESCO Recognition
The Terra dos Gigantes (Land of the Giants) geopark in Uberaba, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais…
Palmas: The Youngest Capital In Brazil
Designed by famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, Palmas, the capital of the state of Tocantins, was inaugurated on May 23,…
An Inside Look At Brazil’s Push To End Food Waste
At age 19, Regina Tchelly left her small hometown in northeast Brazil and arrived in Rio de Janeiro with a…
Streaming Makes Brazil World’s 9th Biggest Market For Music
In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…
Vocalist Karrin Allyson Revisits a Favorite Musical Destination with “A Kiss for Brazil”
Vocalist, pianist, and composer Karrin Allyson writes the long-awaited next chapter in her series of love letters to Brazil on the aptly titled “A…
DJ Alok Releases Album In Collaboration With Artists From Brazilian Indigenous Communities
Brazilian global DJ, producer and humanitarian ALOK, released in April his much-anticipated album “The Future is Ancestral.” The project is…
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Brazil Surpasses 2 Million Homes With Solar Energy
A recent study by the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR) reveals that Brazil has achieved a significant milestone, with…
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NASA Expands Use Of Freshwater Tool To Protect The Amazon
NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Large-Scale Hydrology Research Group of the Federal University…
In Brazil A Woman Is Raped Every 8 Minutes
In 2022, Brazil recorded 67,626 incidents of rape against women. “This is equivalent to approximately one rape every 8 minutes…
Brazilian Music Foundation Celebrates 10 Years With A Special Concert
The Brazilian Music Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 9th, 2024, 8:30PM, at The National Opera Center, in…
Discover the Charm of ‘Coxinha’
In the vibrant landscape of Brazilian cuisine, a standout snack encapsulates both the simplicity and the rich cultural heritage of Brazil:…
Madonna’s Copacabana Concert On May 4 Likely To Draw 1.5 Mi
The city of Rio de Janeiro is expecting 1.5 million people to attend Madonna’s concert in Copacabana on Saturday, May…
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Anitta releases ‘Funk Generation,’ a Brazilian funk album
Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old recording artist released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation, on Friday,…
In Brazil A Woman Is Raped Every 8 Minutes
In 2022, Brazil recorded 67,626 incidents of rape against women. “This is equivalent to approximately one rape every 8 minutes…
‘Praça Dos Três Poderes’, In The Capital Of Brazil, Will Undergo Revitalization
‘Praça dos Três Poderes’, one of the best-known tourist attractions in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, will be restored. The…
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Earth Day 2024: A Global Call to Action for Sustainability
This Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Nations around the globe are joining hands in a concerted effort to address pressing…
April 19: Brazil Celebrates Indigenous People Day
According to data from the 2022 Census conducted by the Brazilian government´s statistics agency IBGE, Brazil is home to approximately…
Slicing Through Excellence: The Best Pizzeria Of Latin America Is In São Paulo, Brazil
In a region celebrated for its vibrant culinary landscape, where flavors dance and ingredients sing, pizza stands out as a…
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Is It True That Americans Will Need To Show Their Bank Statement To Enter Brazil?
It has been informed by the Brazilian government that travelers from the U.S., Canada, and Australia will need to obtain…
(Im)Possible Lines – Solo exhibition by Lo Leão in New York
Lo Leão’s debut international exhibition will take place at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York from April 11th…
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Brazil Postponed Reinstating Its Visa Requirements For Americans Until 2025
Tourists from Australia, Canada, and the United States, who have a common passport, will still be able to enter through…
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24th Havana Film Festival New York Starts This Week
The 24th Havana Film Festival New York (www.HFFNY.com), a project of The American Friends of the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Puts Elon Musk Under Digital Militia Inquiry
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the inclusion of multibillionaire Elon Musk among the people investigated in…
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“Nourish”: Gisele Bündchen Launches Healthy Recipe Book
World-renowned model and wellness advocate Gisele Bündchen presents in “Nourish”, her first book, 100 delicious and approachable recipes based on…
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Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s Identity
In major cultural expressions, in rhythms and dances, in gastronomy, in visual arts, in architecture, in religiosity and in the…
Americans Will Need A Visa To Enter Brazil Starting April 10
Starting from April 10th, 2024, passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States will require a visa for entry…
Among The 30 Coolest Streets In The World, There Is One In Rio
The magazine Time Out made a list of the world’s coolest streets. Through a global team of local expert editors…
Amazing Places To Get Married In Rio de Janeiro
May is the month of brides and Rio has everything to be the ideal scenario for this special celebration. Just…
Rio Inaugurates The Largest Open-Air Exhibition In Latin America
The project “Colors of Brazil” at the Gentileza Intermodal Terminal, in Rio de Janeiro, is the largest urban art corridor…
Discovery of Brazil, the Story Behind the April 22, 1500
In addition to Earth Day, on April 22 is celebrated the supposed ‘discovery’ of Brazil. On that date in 1500,…
Maria Bethânia Honored With Sensory Exhibition in Brazil
“My God, grant me the courage to live 365 days and nights, all empty of your presence. Give me the…
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Energea: Providing Clean Energy To One Of The World’s Most Beloved Destinations in Brazil
Energea announces the completion of 12 new projects in its Community Solar in Brazil portfolio. These latest additions mark a significant milestone in Energea’s…
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FII Institute to Host Inaugural Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
FII Institute announced its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Themed ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit is set…
Wes Edens, Founder of Fortress Investment Group, Will Be Honored by The Brazilian-American Chamber Of Commerce
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Wes Edens as the American recipient of the 2024 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 52 years, the…
April 19 Is Brazil’s Day Of The Indigenous Peoples
In July 2022, a law defined April 19 as Brazil’s Day of the Indigenous Peoples—no longer “Indian Day”—aimed at celebrating…
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Streaming Makes Brazil World’s 9th Biggest Market For Music
In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…
Brazil And France Sign A Commitment To Protect The Amazon
During his first day visiting Brazil on Tuesday (Mar. 26), President Emmanuel Macron emphasized, in the presence of President Lula,…
Vini Jr Reveals “Less Motivation To Play” Due To Racism
A constant target of racist insults during La Liga matches, Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior will play at the Santiago…
The World’s Best Female Chef Is From Brazil
In the first of a series of special awards announced in advance of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony, São…
Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Indicted For COVID Vaccination Card Fraud
On Tuesday (19), the Federal Police indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for involvement in fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards. In January,…
International Tourists Left $800.6 billion In Brazil In January 2024, A Record Amount
International tourists visiting Brazil left US$800.6 million in the country in January 2024, according to the Central Bank (BC). The…
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The 2024 Brazilian Women Making A Difference
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…
Documentary Shows Brazilian Photojournalist’s Experience In Conflict Areas
The Brazilian Photojournalist Joel Silva missed the birth of his son. 24 years ago, when he was born, Joel was…
How About Having A Chat With A Brazilian Writer From the 19th Century?
The Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL) has launched a digital version of Machado de Assis, which interacts and answers questions…
‘Women In Art’ Brings The Work Of Artists From Several Countries to NY, Including Brazil
In the International women’s month, an international group exhibition with artwork from women all over the world is coming to…
Musical Genre Choro Declared Brazil’s Cultural Heritage
Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, recognizing its…
8 Most Charming Small Towns In Brazil
Rivers snake through the Amazon Rainforest, picture vibrant festivals, fiestas in the favelas, and a deep love for football and bossa nova. This is Brazil—a…
Dengue Vaccine Offers Hope, But Is Not A Solution, Says Brazilian Minister
The Minister of Health of Brazil, Nísia Trindade, stated that the dengue vaccine offers hope amidst the surge in cases…
Brazilian President Lula: “I Hope Biden Wins
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes U.S. counterpart Joe Biden will win his bid for re-election in November.…
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UN Reform: One Of Brazil’s Priorities At G20 Meeting
Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, armed conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, and Syria. Different parts of the world are…
Rendimento Bank Launches Service That Allows International Payments In Brazilian Reais To Be Made More Easily
Banco Rendimento, a Brazilian financial institution that offers specialized consultancy and an extensive portfolio of foreign exchange solutions, launches a…
Polo Italianorio Celebrates 150 Years Of Italian Immigration To Brazil
Rio de Janeiro welcomed a new cultural center: the Polo Cultural ItalianoRio – art, design, and innovation. This center is…
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How Easter Is Celebrated In Brazil?
Easter is an important celebration of Christianity that remembers the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date of…
Eduardo Kobra: Find Out More About The Artist’s Studio In São Paulo
If you are one of those who really enjoy Eduardo Kobra’s incredible work, we have some great news. The artist…
Brazilian President Lula: “I Hope Biden Wins
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes U.S. counterpart Joe Biden will win his bid for re-election in November.…
Bolsonaro Supporters Rally In São Paulo
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 25) in São Paulo. Wearing yellow T-shirts and carrying…
8 Million Enjoyed Rio De Janeiro’s Carnival This Year
Around 8 million people enjoyed Carnival in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Six million revelers were spread across 399…
Tickets for Copa América USA Will Go On Sale Next Week
Tickets for the 2024 Copa America in the United States will go on sale on February 28, CONMEBOL has announced.…
Viradouro Is Rio’s Carnival Champion While Mocidade Alegre Is The Champion Of São Paulo’s Carnival
In the year in which Marquês de Sapucaí celebrated its 40th anniversary, Viradouro Samba School had the best performance among…
Marquês De Sapucaí Turns 40: Learn The History Of Rio’s Sambódromo
The Marquês de Sapucaí Sambódromo (place where schools of Samba perform), located in the central region of Rio de Janeiro,…
Heat Does Not Prevent Revealers From Filling The Streets Of Rio De Janeiro
Tuesday morning, last official day of carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the thermal sensation in the streets of the city…
All-Women Theater Company Presents “Until Dark” in NY
Et Alia Theater, a New York-based theater company made up of women from around the world, will present “Until Dark”…
Brazilian Modernist Architecture Is The Theme Of An Event In New York
The Consulate General of Brazil in New York will hold a lecture by NYU professor Rafael Urano Frajndlich about the…
Under Investigation Over Alleged Coup Attempt, Brazil’s Former President Bolsonaro Ordered To Surrender Passport
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is one of the targets of operation ‘Tempus Veritatis’, launched Thursday (8) by the Federal…
Rio De Janeiro Declares State Of Emergency Due To Dengue Cases
The city of Rio de Janeiro declared a state of emergency on Monday (5) due to a surge in hospitalizations…
Brazil Heads The South American Tourism Sector
The volume of funds left by international tourists in Brazil in 2023 has set a new record—$6.9 billion—and made the…
Carnival 2024: Discover The First Women-Only Samba School
The first samba school just for women was born in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago. Called “Grêmio Recreativo Escola…
U.S. And Brazil Celebrates 200 Years Of Diplomatic Relations
Brazil and the United States are the largest democracies in the Americas. Both nations have dynamic and diversified economies and…
Azul and Silver Airways announce a codeshare agreement for flights between Brazil and the US
Azul, the largest airline in Brazil in terms of daily flights and served destinations, and Silver Airways, one of the leading regional…
What The Preferred Vacation Spots For Brazilians In The Summer?
A recent survey by the Ministry of Tourism reveals that one in three Brazilians plans to travel for leisure until…
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Carmem Miranda Museum Highlights The Life Of The Brazilian Popular Music Myth
The Carmen Miranda Museum, in Rio de Janeiro, was officially created in 1956. However, its inauguration only took place 20…
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Magos Herrera & Monica Salmaso Trio At Americas Society
Magos Herrera and Monica Salmaso, two extraordinary singers who started collaborating virtually during the pandemic (including in this Music of the…
Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America, 1940–1980
The Museum of Modern Art announces Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America , 1940–1980 , the first exhibition by a major American museum…
Brazilian Retailers Experienced The Future Of Retail At NRF 2024 Expo
From January 14–16, more than 600 Brazilian entrepreneurs and business leaders took part in the National Retail Federation Expo 2024…
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SHEIN X Challenge Goes Global
SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has expanded its hugely successful SHEIN X Challenge to include participants from all…
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Known As The Brazilian Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Creates Electric Car Manufacturer In Brazil
Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…
Alexandre Birman, CEO Of Arezzo&CO Will Be Honored By The Brazilian-American Chamber Of Commerce
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Alexandre Birman as the Brazilian recipient of the 2024 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 52…
Thousands Of Ancient Artifact Found In Brazil Could Re-Write Country’s History
Forty-three human skeletons were found during the excavations of a project in the State of Maranhão, in Brazil, where the…
Carnival 2024: Less Traditional Destinations in Brazil Are Higher In Demand
This year’s Carnival in Brazil is expected to bring in BRL 9 billion—up 10 percent from last year’s figure, according…
Known As The Brazilian Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Creates Electric Car Manufacturer In Brazil
Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…
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Five Years After Brumadinho Dam Disaster
On January 25, 2019, a dam collapsed in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The disaster killed 272 people…
Brazil To Start Widespread Dengue Vaccinations
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Dengue is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is…
Lula proclaimed 2024 as the “National Year of Fernando Sabino”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva approved the law that will declare 2024 as the “National Year of Fernando…
Rio Steps Up Security Ahead Of Carnival Festivities
Going to Rio in the next few weeks? Get ready to experience one of the most amazing parties of the…
2023 is Brazil’s hottest Year on Record
The year 2023 was the hottest in the planet’s history and also the hottest on record for Brazil. The average…
U.S. Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas To Brazilian In 2023
The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1.125 million visas…
Visa Requirement For Americans Entering Brazil Extended To April
According to the Correio da Manhã newspaper, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to postpone to April 10th the return…
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Are you a Capoeira Nerd?
Are you a Capoeira nerd? Well, if you find yourself constantly talking about the latest movements, practices, and philosophies behind…
The Northeastern Fair Of São Cristóvão In Rio Becomes A State Heritage Site
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, sanctioned in November a law that makes the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de…
Glicéria Tupinambá Becomes First Indigenous Artist to Represent Brazil Solo at Venice Biennale
Glicéria Tupinambá will represent Brazil at the 2024 Venice Biennale, making her the first Indigenous artist ever to do the…
Brazilian Congress Approves Project That Makes The Use Of Pesticide More Flexible
According to the original text, the use of pesticides would only be analyzed by the Ministry of Agriculture. The National…
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New Immigrant Flows To Brazil
Between 2013 and 2022, the influx of international migrants to Brazil led to the birth of 129,800 children born to…
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Welcome 2024!
Predicting the future is always tricky, but here are some major events and trends in 2024 that warrant close attention:…
Love by Britto – First Artistically Inspired Dining Experience Debuting on Sun Princess Cruises
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Princess Cruises announced it is joining with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful,…
Brazilian Cuisine Conquers The World
Picanha, cheese bread, tutu de feijão and vatapá. This is not a list of an unusual (but tasty) lunch, but…
FIFA Threatens To Suspend Brazil From International Competitions Due To Political Interference
FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday (24) it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention…
Brazil to Host First-Ever NFL Regular Season Game in South America in 2024
The National Football League will play a regular season game in Brazil in 2024 – the first ever in South…
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Copa America Will Be Played In The U.S In 2024
The 2024 Copa América will be the 48th edition of the Copa América, the quadrennial international men’s soccer championship organized by South America’s football ruling…
The Great American Açaí Dilemma
Açaí has become a worldwide phenomenon. From mega-coffee chains to large franchises, menus now offer Açaí bowls and smoothies. CEO…
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The Northeastern Fair Of São Cristóvão In Rio Becomes A State Heritage Site
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, sanctioned in November a law that makes the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de…
FIFA Threatens To Suspend Brazil From International Competitions Due To Political Interference
FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday (24) it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention…
Partnership Between Delta and Latam Brings New Flights Between NY and Rio
The new flights operated by Delta Air Lines from Rio de Janeiro arrived in Atlanta and New York Dec. 17,…
It’s Tourism High Season in Brazil
As the winter season arrives in the North Hemisphere, the South Hemisphere prepare for a very hot summer season. If…
Brazil Launches E-Visa Platform For Tourists From The US, Australia And Canada
American, Australian, and Canadian tourists who wish to visit Brazil can now request an electronic visa, the ‘e-Visa’, through the…
Cosmic Shelter: Hélio Oiticica and Neville D’Almeida’s Private Cosmococas
In the mid-1960s, the Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica [1937-1980] began embracing joyously transgressive modes of performance, film, and installation to…
DNA of Crime: Netflix’s 1st Brazilian Police Action Series
The series “DNA of Crime” recently debuted in the Netflix catalog. Created by Heitor Dhalia and Leonardo Levis, and based…
Around 95% Of Brazilian Kids Aged 9–17 Are Internet Users
The number of children and teenagers with internet access in Brazil saw a small increase in 2023, a survey released…
Summer In Brazil Will Be ‘Super’ Hot Thanks To El Nino
Brazil has recently experienced a severe heatwave that has broken records and caused widespread discomfort and even health problems for…
The Brazil Of The Future: Towards Productivity, Inclusion, And Sustainability
As a new year approaches and after a year in which Brazil once again assumed a more relevant position in…
Brazil wins Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2023
Brazil received the silver award in the Nature and Wildlife at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2023 – one of…
If You Want To Warm Up For Carnival, ‘Cidade Do Samba’ is The Right Place For You
Following the same exploratory tour, the Carnival Experience, promoted by Grande Rio Samba School, opens the workshop for visitors who want to know…
Rio’s Historical Valongo Wharf Reopens After Restoration
The Valongo Wharf archaeological site, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, reopened in November after undergoing renovation work. The restoration of…
Natura &Co to sell The Body Shop
Natura &Co announced that it has reached agreement to sell The Body Shop to international private equity group Aurelius, marking…
Brazil Wins The 8th Edition Of The Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award
Brazil, with São Mateus Agropecuaria, is the country winner of the Best of the Best Award, which was presented to Josè Eduardo Dominicale during the 8th edition of…
BTG Pactual Launches International Accounts In The USA
BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces that it is starting to operate its international accounts in the United…
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Ready To Set The Travel Agenda For Next Year? Lonely Travel Revels The Best Destinations
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its annual hotlist of trending destinations for the coming year. To mark its 50th anniversary,…
Christ the Redeemer Welcomes Taylor Swift With Open Arms and A Special Projection
Taylor Swift arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (16) for a series of shows in Brazil and, in Rio,…
Ready To Set The Travel Agenda For Next Year? Lonely Travel Revels The Best Destinations
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its annual hotlist of trending destinations for the coming year. To mark its 50th anniversary,…
“People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas” by Paulo Govea
Experience Paulo Govea’s thought-provoking visual art at the “People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas” event.…
Brazil Will Militarize Some Airports And Ports To Combat The Organized Crime
President of Brazil, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, announced this Wednesday (1st) an operation with the participation of military personnel…
International Migration Is At A Record High
Migration to OECD countries is at unprecedented levels. A new report from OECD shows that more than 6 million new permanent immigrants…
Brazil: The Best Destination For Ecotourism, According to Forbes
Forbes Advisor has carried out research to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. Scoring is based…
Inside The United States-Brazil Airline Market
Traveling between Brazil and the United States is still more expensive than used to be. But it is not different…
New European Travel Requirement Postponed Again to 2025
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to go into effect next year, has been delayed – again…
Sportfishing Destinations In Brazil
Home to around 35 thousand kilometers of internal waterways and one of the largest freshwater availabilities in the world, Brazil…
Brazilian Scientists Develop Vaccine to Fight Cocaine Addiction
Scientists in Brazil are developing a vaccine against cocaine addiction, called Calixcoca. The vaccine has shown promising results in animal…
Does Brazil Celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a harvest festival that originated in England and was brought to the Americas by European settlers. It is…
New Year In Brazil? Starts Planning Now!
New Year 2023 in Brazil is expecting to attract millions of people across the country. The most popular destination for…
Pratt Manhattan Gallery Exhibits: “Amazonia”
Amazonia builds on the premise that environmental problems require ecological knowledge as well as cultural articulation. Berta Sichel, curator; and…
Ailton Krenak Is The First Indigenous Person To Join Brazilian Academy Of Letters
With 23 votes, indigenous writer and environmental activist Ailton Krenak was elected in October to the Brazilian Academy of Letters,…
Brazilian Cheese Among World’s Top 12 In French Competition
The Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers Tours, in France, awarded Brazil 81 medals in this year’s edition. The…
New European Travel Requirement Postponed Again to 2025
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to go into effect next year, has been delayed – again…
Brazil: The Best Destination For Ecotourism, According to Forbes
Forbes Advisor has carried out research to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. Scoring is based…
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Ancient Rock Carving Found In The Amazon River
A severe drought in the Amazon River exposed ancient rock carvings that had been submerged for centuries. The carvings, which…
On The Day Children Are Celebrated In Brazil, Lula Makes An Appeal In Defense Of Palestinian And Israeli Children
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday morning (Oct. 11) published on X (former Twitter) an appeal to…
Halloween Overshadows Brazilian Folklore
Brazilians are celebrating Halloween more than ever. Although the tradition has never been part of the Brazilian culture, in recent…
Rio Is The First Portuguese-Speaking City To Be Chosen By UNESCO As The World Book Capital
The title of World Book Capital is awarded annually by UNESCO to a city that has demonstrated excellence in its…
If You Are Going To Brazil This Summer, You Can’t Miss This Beach
There is a beach destination located approximately 85 km from the city of Natal that almost always makes the lists…
“Pictures of Ghosts” to represent Brazil at Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts announced the film “Pictures of Ghosts” (“Retratos Fantasmas”) by Kleber Mendonça Filho as Brazil’s…
“Healing Leaves: The Myth Of The Orisha Ossanhe” By Luzia Castaneda
“The work began in the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania in the summer of 2020. I was painting and a leaf…
“Crooked Plow”: The New Book Of Itamar Vieira Junior
Heralded as the most important Brazilian novel of the century so far, this bestseller’s unique blend of magic and social…
Survey: Farmers Have Seen Large Impacts Of Climate Change On Their Farm
71% of farmers say that climate change already has a large impact on their farm, and even more are worried…
More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazil’s Amazon
At the end of winter and beginning of spring time in Brazil, more than 100 dolphins have been found dead…
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In October, Brazil Is The President Of UN Security Council
Brazil took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term in the beginning of October.…
U.S. And Brazil Celebrate 20 Years Of Partnership In Health
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrated 20 years of partnership with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz),…
Lula, Biden Unveil Partnership for Workers’ Rights
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his US counterpart Joe Biden launched a partnership to promote “decent work.”…
Seu Jorge and Daniel Jobim Interpret Tom Jobim
The work of one of the most relevant Brazilian popular music artists will be performed by two great musicians: Seu…
Baby do Brasil, The Muse Of The “Novos Baianos”, Will Be In NY This Weekend
From hippie diva to star of Novos Baianos, from fashion icon to symbol of the counterculture, going through the status…
Among the 50 Best Hotels in the World, There is One in Brazil
The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa on the shores of Lake Como in Italy that…
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Lula: Climate Change, Inequality World’s Top Challenges
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (19) that the fight against climate change and inequality are…
Brazil Independence Day
On September 7th, 2023, Brazil celebrates its 201st birthday. The date marks Brazil’s Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil…
As Dengue Cases Increase Globally, Vector Control Is Key To Prevent Spread Of The Disease
During the EPI-WIN Webinar: Managing Dengue: a rapidly expanding epidemic, held in August, experts from around the world highlighted that about…
Ryan Keberle’s Collectiv Do Brasil releases Second Album, “Considerando”
What started as Ryan Keberle’s torrid love affair with Brazilian music has blossomed into something far deeper and more enduring. “Considerando”, the trombonist’s…
The 27th Brazilian Film Festival Is Taking Place in the US
Brazil is experiencing a moment of prominence on the international agenda, assuming a leading role in the debate on topics…
Copacabana Palace: Brazil’s Iconic Hotel Marks Its Centenary
Located by the beach that is one of the icons of Rio de Janeiro, the Copacabana Palace, with 239 rooms…
Teresina, The “Brazilian Mesopotamia”
Known as “Brazilian Mesopotamia” due to its position on the banks of Poti and Parnaíba Rivers, Teresina is a delightful…
Lula And Biden Talked About Cooperation On Climate
President Joe Biden of the United States and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil showed a continuing joint…
Searching for Sustainable, Convenient Coffee? Here’s What to Know
Music, hairstyles and fashions may change over time but one thing remains constant: Americans love their coffee and it seems,…
Drex: Brazil’s Central Bank To Introduce Virtual Currency In 2024
Brazil’s Central Bank announced on Monday (Aug. 7) its plan to adopt a virtual currency by the year 2024. This…
BR Day New York, The Biggest Brazilian Party Outside Brazil, Has Been Postponed
The founder and president of BR Day New York, João de Matos, announced that BR Day the traditional Brazilian party…
Parque Nacional de Anavilhanas
Anavilhanas National Park is the ideal destination for visitors who are looking for a complete nature-tourism experience. Amazing wildlife, vegetation,…
Born 150 Years Ago, Aviation Pioneer Santos Dumont Made History
Passengers flying to Rio on the shuttle from São Paulo make landing at the city’s Santos Dumont Airport, which first…
Photographer Captured A Stunning Image Of Christ The Redeemer “Holding” The Moon
The Brazilian photographer Leonardo Sens finally took the photo on he had long dreamed of. According to PetaPixel, he positioned himself on Icaraí…
New Report From UNAIDS Shows That AIDS Can Be Ended By 2030
A new report by UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path that ends AIDS. The study called ‘The Path…
Project University Joins Edx Partner To Expand Access To Brazil’s Top Universities
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company developing academic courses with…
Melissa Steps Forward as a Sustainable Style
Melissa, iconic Brazilian-based footwear brand founded in 1979, reflects on its 40-plus years in business crafting stylish, 100% vegan shoes…
Brazil Can Be Both Richer And Greener
Brazil is in a strong position to give its people a better life while also successfully confronting the threat of…
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Miss American Unveiled: The Surprising World Of Taylor Swift
Friendship bracelets, glitters, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to know…
Brazilian Composer and Pianist, João Donato, Died aged 88
Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger João Donato died aged 88 in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (Jul. 17). The artist…
From Friends to the Internet: Who Knows You Best?
Recently, while conversing with Professor Jillian Dunn from UCLA University, something she sad left me deeply reflective. According to her,…
Number Of Foreign Tourists In Brazil Grows 108% In 2023
Brazil welcomed 2.97 million international tourists in the first five months of 2023. The number is 108% higher than that…
Amazônia By Sebastião Salgado
If you haven’t seen the work of the Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, you have until this Saturday to visit the…
Battle of Giants
This Wednesday, the Meta platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) has just launched its newest app. Threads is the microblogging bet…
The World’s Biggest Cruise Ship Is Almost Ready
The world’s biggest cruise ship has completed construction at a shipyard in Finland and has made its first foray into…
U.S. Honors Brazilian Womam For Her Fight To Combat Slavery In Brazil
Brazilian Pureza Lopes Loyola was one of eight people honored by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award. The U.S. Department of…
Tobacco farmers switch to sustainable crops in Brazil
In front of the bountiful table – with rice, beans, meat, corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers – Álvaro…
Luggage From International Flights To Be Photographed In Brazil
Luggage from international flights in Brazil will now be subjected to photography as part of enhanced security measures aimed at…
Pain in Your Foot or Ankle? It Could Be Arthritis
Arthritis in the feet and ankles can produce swelling and pain, deformity, loss of joint function and loss of mobility.…
How to Control Your Asthma When Outdoor Air Quality is Bad
Asthma, a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for over 24 million Americans, is often exacerbated by air pollution and…
Brazil’s Population Grows At A Slower Pace
The 2022 Census shows that the population of Brazil reached 203,062,512 people, with an increase of 12.3 million since the…
UNESCO Reaffirms Partnership For Strengthening Culture In Brazil
The Ministry of Culture (MinC) of Brazil and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently celebrated the…
The Famous Brazilian “Churrasco” Is The Signature Dish Of Gaucho Cuisine
Renowned for its mild weather and European-influenced architecture, the state of Rio Grande do Sul is frequently visited by tourists…
“Pelas Ruas Que Andei” – A biography of Alceu Valença
“He never gave up his identity throughout his career”, emphasizes the journalist Julio Moura, author of the 562-page book “Pelas…
July Is Women’s World Cup Month
Australia and New Zealand will co-host the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will take place from 20 July to…
Pay Small Businesses in Brazil on WhatsApp
This seamless and secure checkout experience is a game-changer for people and small businesses looking to buy and sell on…
evoluSHEIN x Anitta Offers a Full-Size Range of Styles Featuring Sustainable Materials
SHEIN, a global e-retailer of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, announced it has teamed up with global pop star Anitta to launch evoluSHEIN…
Global Economy on Precarious Footing Amid High Interest Rates
Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying…
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LGBT Pride Month
LGBT Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)…
Brazilian film about indigenous resistance awarded at Cannes
The Brazilian feature film A Flor do Buriti (Buriti flower), produced by Brazilian Renée Nader Messora and Portuguese João Salaviza,…
June Festivities Recognized As Expression Of Brazilian Culture
Earlier this year Brazil passed a law officially recognizing the June festivities as an expression of the country’s national culture.…
WHO Praises Brazil’s Leadership Towards Ending Tuberculosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the new decree by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the establishment…
Google withdraws Slavery Simulator game after racism outcry in Brazil
Google has withdrawn a gaming app that allowed players to buy, sell and torture black virtual “slaves” after a racism…
Rio De Janeiro To Host G20 Summit In 2024
Another 10 nations are also invited, such as Paraguay and Uruguay The world’s largest economies grouped in the g20 will…
Brazil to host COP30 climate summit in the Amazon in 2025
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced via social media that the city of Belém, located in the state of…
Orlando Announces 74 Million Visitors in 2022, Ranking as No. 1 U.S. Travel Destination
Visit Orlando, The Official Tourism Association for Orlando, announced 74 million annual visitors in 2022. With a 25% increase in visitors over 2021, Orlando maintains…
5 Ways to Live Your Best Travel Life This Summer
Summer travel is heating up despite packed airports, crowded destinations and rising prices. In fact, 80% of Americans are planning…
The Brazilian-European Atmosphere of Gramado
With a prestigious hotel in the top-ten list of the best hotels in the world (Hotel Colline de France), Gramado is a…
Tripadvisor Reveals Top-Rated Hotels in 2023
Tripadvisor announced the winners of its 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Hotel Awards. In its 21st edition, the awards…
Brasil Summerfest 2023: Feel the rhythm of Brazil without ever leaving New York”
Brasil Summerfest is back to NYC this summer from July 2-15 with a superb selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic that…
Nanny Assis Presents A Panorama Of Brazilian & Jazz Musical Styles On A New Album
Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis,” to be released June 23 on the German jazz label, In+Out Records is Assis’s…
Lockton Announces Acquisition Of THB Brazil
Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance broker and consultancy, announced its acquisition of THB Brazil from Amwins, the largest…
Brazil And USA To Combat Racial And Ethnic Discrimination
On May 23, 2023, the governments of Brazil and the United States held the first meeting of the Joint Action…
BRAZILIAN LANDSCAPES – Solo exhibition by Valdir Cruz
For more than four decades photographer Valdir Cruz has been exploring and documenting the landscape and people of Brazil. As…
Brazil Starts Gun Control Push With Country-Wide Gun Registration
Brazil government is pushing new gun control regulations, requiring gun owners to register each of their firearms with the police.…
Lula Joins Time’s List Of 100 Most Influential People
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been included on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in 2023. The…
Brazil Officially Announces Bid To Host 2027 Women’s World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially submitted to the International Football Federation (FIFA) on Friday, April 14, its bid to…
Brazilian Açaí Brand Continues US Expansion With A New Location In California
Oakberry is bringing a fresh energy to Venice Beach with the official opening of its new flagship location on the…
Applications Opened For The Academy For Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, opens…
The United States is rich in languages
In the U.S., the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 23.1…
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Pelé Becomes Dictionary Entry As Synonym For Exceptional
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as the King of Football, Pelé, has received yet another posthumous tribute. In April,…
Rising Inflation is Impacting Mental Health. How the Country is Coping
It’s no secret that the country is feeling the pinch from inflation and the rising costs of goods and services,…
How To Fight Allergens This Season
During allergy season, having a safe haven from the triggers that make you sneeze and wheeze is essential. While you…
1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility
Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published today by the…
Amazon Science Museum, The First Advanced Jungle Laboratory
After almost two decades of work, the new Museu de Ciência da Amazônia, also known as MuCA, or the Amazon…
The Warm Crystal-Clear Waters Of Caldas Novas
Caldas Novas is located in a region that is home to one of the largest hydrothermal parks in the world.…
Did You Know Brazil Has a Digital Nomad Residence Permit?
How about leaving your boring daily routine behind and live temporarily in Brazil while still working remotely? In January of…
Top 5 Smartphone Features You Can’t Live Without
Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect us to just about everything and everyone in our world.…
How Technology Will Transform Shopping
Above all, consumers value convenience, speed and good deals, according to new research by Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect…
Artificial Intelligence: How AI is shaping the future
“If you are one of the people who still wrinkles their nose when they hear anything about Artificial Intelligence or…
Brazilian Digital Bank Sees ChatGPT As An Ally In The Four-Day Week
Since its launch, ChatGPT has attracted the attention of professionals from several fields. Efí, one of the major Brazilian fintechs,…
A Latin American Festival Brings Traditions And Culture To St. Augustine, FL.
Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops and food vendors representing more than a…
U.S. Consulate In São Paulo Inaugurates Permanent Exhibition Of Eduardo Kobra
The U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, located in the district of Santo Amaro, launched a permanent exhibition with 22 panels that reproduce murals made by…
Brazilian Artists In A Major Exhibition At Moma
“Chosen Memories” brings together contemporary works by Latin American artists who have been investigating history as source material for their work.…
Martin Escobari Is The Recipient Of The 2023 Person Of The Year Awards
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Martín Escobari as the American recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 51 years, the…
Brazilian Women are Honored By The Embassy of the U.S. in Brazil
In commemoration of International Women’s Month (In March), the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced the…
Gilberto Gil’s Expresso 2222 Turns 50
Brazilian singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil, known for his musical innovations and political activism, has moved audiences and influenced artists and thinkers…
River Koelo Showcases Never-Before-Seen Artwork At His First Solo Exhibition In NY
“Where Are You Originally From?”. The artist, River Koelo, investigates the human body, identities, and standards. All paintings show the…
Dissident Practices
Dissident Practices, on view April 19-June 16, 2023, at Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery at John Jay College of Criminal…
U.S. and Brazil – Partners in Combatting Climate Change and Food Insecurity
The United States and Brazil are world leaders in agricultural research, and their collaboration over the last several decades has…
Rio De Janeiro Inaugurates International Center For Climate Studies
The Climate Hub, a center dedicated to research on climate change, was inaugurated in Brazil. Located in the Museum of…
The Brazilian Tourism Board Launches An Innovation Laboratory
The Brazilian Tourist Board announces the creation of the 1st Embratur Lab unit in Rio de Janeiro, an innovation development…
Brazilians Rank High Among Recipients Of U.S. Visas
A survey carried out by AG Immigration—an immigration law firm based in Washington (USA)—shows that Brazilians occupied third place in…
Have you heard about Alter do Chão?
Alter do Chão was described as one of the best beach destinations in Brazil by English newspaper The Guardian. The…
Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses may become World Natural Heritage Site
The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, in the northern state of Maranhão, is running for the title of World Natural Heritage…
Brazil Grants Special Visas To Ukrainian War Victims
Brazil’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Justice and Public Security disclosed a document explaining how to apply for temporary…
Exhibition in New York draws attention to threats to the Yanomami people
Threats to the Yanomami people are gaining attention around the world. With the exhibition at The Shed in New York,…
Nature-Tourism: Parque Nacional de Anavilhanas
Anavilhanas National Park, in the state of Amazonas is the ideal destination for visitors who are looking for a complete…
American Airlines Announces Cutting 50,000 Flights This Summer In The U.S.
Worldwide airlines are preparing for a super busy summer, many believe that travel will finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Even…
Tripadvisor Names Best Beaches in the World
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the Best of the Best Beaches for 2023 as part of its…
Walter Schalka is the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards.…
Brazil Buy Now Pay Later Business: An $11.482 Billion Market by 2028
The “Brazil Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook” report found that BNPL payments are expected to grow…
U.S. Is Committed To Raising Massive Funds For The Amazon
In Brazil, Secretary Kerry advanced the U.S.-Brazil Climate Change Working Group that Presidents Biden and Lula relaunched during their February…
Brazil Publishes List Of Cultural Objects At Risk Of Being Trafficked
The International Council of Museums (Icom) published Brazil Red List, a publication that names cultural objects most subject to illicit…
Rosa Passos With Kenny Barron, Ron Carter And Rafael Barata at Jazz t Lincoln Center
Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for…
Brazil’s Historic Independence Museum Renovated
Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazilian independence, the Paulist Museum of the University of São Paulo…
As of October 1st, Americans will need a visa to enter Brazil
The government of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of visa exemption for citizens of…
Brazil Will End Visa Exemption For American Citizens
The Administration of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of visa exemption for citizens of the United…
Brazil Considers Resuming Tourist Visas For American Citizens
Since winning the presidential election last year, the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has studied the possibility of…
One More Paradise In Brazil: Ilha Do Mel
Calm, stunning scenery and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in Paranaguá Bay, Curitiba. Ilha do Mel (Honey Island)…
CostaCruises Strengthens Relationship with the Brazilian Market
Costa Cruises is strengthening its relationship with the Brazilian market by having the Costa Firenze, the Costa Favolosa and the…
Bispo Do Rosário, A Major Brazilian Artist, Gets His First Solo Exhibition In The US
Art at Americas Society presents “Bispo do Rosario: All Existing Materials on Earth”, the first solo exhibition in the United…
“Clouds”, a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Bruno Dunley
Nara Roesler New York is pleased to announce “Clouds”, a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Bruno Dunley. A central protagonist…
Women Business Owners are Optimistic About the Future
Even as they ride out inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty, women owners and executives of small and…
Eastman Partnership Will Help With Brazilian Forest Restoration
Eastman has signed a partnership agreement with the environmental non-governmental organization SOS Mata Atlântica and Bracell, a soluble cellulose producer,…
HRW: Lula Should Urgently Address Amazon Crisis
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva should commit to concrete measures to back up his promises on the environment,…
Pelé: Brazil’s National Treasure
Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age…
Latam And Delta Announce Non-Stop Service Between São Paulo And Lax
LATAM Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines made the first operational announcements after receiving the approval of their Joint Venture…
Ilha do Mel, A Paradise In The South Of Brazil
Calm, stunning, natural scenery and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in Paranaguá Bay, only 130 km from Curitiba.…
Tickets for Rio samba school parade on sale
Rio’s samba school league LIESA on Monday, December 5, started selling tickets for the parades of the top-ranking samba schools…
2022 World Cup: Brazil Champion of Digital Sustainability
Who will win the 2022 World Cup? For now, we don’t know, but from the web sustainability point of view,…
Alex Pereira Takes UFC Middleweight Division Title
Make way for the new champ! Alex Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya and claimed the UFC’s Middleweight Championship title at UFC…
Brazilian Startup Program Forges Investment Opportunities In The U.S
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, together with the Brazilian Ministry of Economy, Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sebrae…
Lula Will Propose That COP30 Be Held In The Amazon
The president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will propose that the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties of…
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Nobel Prize Winner Says Brazilian Agriculture Is A Success Story
The Brazilian stand at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) that took place in Egypt in November received…
“AgriTalks” Series Showcased Brazil As Top Agribusiness Producer
Local and international industry leaders, academia, experts, and producers discussed long-term food production and sustainability issues, and agriculture technology solutions.…
Romero Britto Launches A Collection of SpongeBob SquarePants
Romero Britto, internationally renowned artist and founder of the Happy Art Movement, in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products, announces the…
Singer Margareth Menezes Will Head The Ministry Of Culture In Brazil
After a meeting with president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, singer Margareth Menezes confirmed that she accepted the invitation to…
São Luís City Celebrates 25 Years As World Heritage
The city of São Luís, capital of Maranhão state, in Northeast Brazil, on December 6, celebrated 25 years since its…
“Executive Order”, From Lazáro Ramos, Will Be Screened In NY
The award-winning Brazilian movie “Executive Order”, starring Taís Araújo, Seu Jorge and the Anglo-Brazilian actor Alfred Enoch, and directed by…
Angra dos Reis is also about culture and history, not only beaches
Located about 160 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis and its clear blue-green waters offer…
You Will Not Resist Natal’s Local Cousine
Natal, capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, on Brazil’s north-eastern tip is known for its extensive…
Rio’s Sugarloaf Cable Car Celebrates 110 Years
One of the most famous attractions in Rio de Janeiro, the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar celebrated 110 years in October.…
Revitalized Brazil Thinking
Brazil will be taking a much-changed line-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with more than half the squad…
Brazilian Fitness Through Dance
Brazily Fitness, which offers fitness programs based on the unique Brazilian approach to lifestyle, health, and fitness recently launched their…
BTG Pactual Conference Brings Together 160 Companies from Latin America
On October 11-13, BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, held the first inperson edition of the CEO…
World’s First “Non-Fungible Territory” Declared by Indigenous Communities in Brazil
The World’s First Non-Fungible Territory has been officially renamed by indigenous people in Brazil in coalition with Nemus, a Web3…
Gal Costa, One of MPB’s Biggest Stars, Dies at 77
Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), died this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of…
Introducing Five WOW Destinations in Brazil
A country that is home to rich culture, varied and exciting cuisine, a long coastline dotted with places where the…
Who is The Brazilian Folklore Superstar Saci-Pererê?
Saci-Pererê /sassy-perere/ is a kind of Saci. Yes, there are many kinds of Sacis out there. The “Pererê” specimen is…
Economy Grows 1.2% in Second Quarter of the Year
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.2 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous period.…
The Heroines Who Fought in the Movement for the Independence of Brazil
In the state of Bahia, the movement for the independence of Brazil began in February 1822. Seven months before the…
Brazil’s Antarctic Program to Get New Research Ship in 2025
The Brazilian Navy last week signed a contract for the construction of a new support vessel for Brazil’s Antarctic program…
Brazil, US Sign Agreement on Customs Recognition
Brazilian companies certified as Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) will be able to export to the US faster and with less…
Amazon Concert
The São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra – OSESP will perform four concerts in the United States between October 10th and 15th,…
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Brazilian Artist Eduardo Kobra Colors the UN Building
For the past few days, the famous Brazilian muralist Eduardo Kobra, 47, worked day and night to finish by September 15…
New York Declares State of Emergency Over Polio Virus
If you wonder if your polio vaccine you had as a child is still current, you can check your polio…
The Colorful Town of Paraty
The town is located on the Bay of Ilha Grande, which is dotted with many tropical islands. Rising behind the…
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Experience the Culture, Diversity and Art of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo from Up Close
A spectacular way to experience this cultural diversity is visiting two of its oldest cities, São Paulo and Rio de…
Yara Tupynambá Celebrates 70 Years of her Art Career in NY
An upcoming exhibition by Saphira & Ventura, in midtown Manhattan, will celebrate 70 years of Yara Tupynambá’s career and her 90th…
BR Day NY 2022 Has Been Cancelled
PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York,…
Brazilian Retailer Magalu Pioneers New Form of eCommerce
Several months ago, I wrote a story for The Brasilians about Lu, the most widely followed non-human influencer in the…
AWE Inspires Brazilian Women Entrepreneurs
The Brazilian nonprofit Mais Unidos partnered with the U.S. government to help women in Brazil learn to finance, market, sell,…
GROUP DOT BR and HOUSE OF YES present OPA! SÃO JOÃO
Brazilian theater company Group Dot BR and House of Yes are pleased to announce Opa! São João, a taste of the Brazilian Festas Juninas…
Beach, sun and a diverse cuisine: a recipe for a tasty trip through the Northeast
Considered one of the richest and most diverse regions of the country due to its variety of festivities, dances, religious…
Discover Marabaixo and Boi-Bumbá, the Latest Additions to Brazil’s National Cultural Heritage
Tourists who visit Brazil can take the opportunity to get to know a number of unique cultural expressions that preserve…
Parintins Festival is a Major Draw for Amazonian Tourism
Since 1965, the Manauaras reenact the legend of the boi-bumbá in the Amazon during the Parintins Folklore Festival. One of…
Move Over Kim Kardashian – the Next Generation of Influencers are 100% Digital
When it comes to the world of social media and retail engagement, nothing gets more press and attention than so-called…
Caruarú, City of the Largest Open Air Market
Amid the typical vegetation of the wild Northeast, Caruarú attracts thousands of visitors who seek to experience a little the…
Garopaba, the Surf Championships Host
Located at the South of Santa Catarina, Garopaba has some of the most beautiful beaches of the State. Proper for…
São Joaquim, the Coldest City
The city of São Joaquim, in Santa Catarina state, is famous not only for being the coldest city in the…
Caldas Novas, the Largest Hydrothermal Pk in the World
Caldas Novas is located in the south of the State of Goiás, and is part of the largest hydrothermal park…
São Roque de Minas, Gateway to the Serra da Canastra Nat’l Pk
The hospitable city of São Roque de Minas (just over 6 thousand inhabitants), is located 330 Km from Belo Horizonte,…
Exhibition with works by Amelia Toledo
Nara Roesler is pleased to announce ‘Amelia Toledo: 1958-2007’, the artist’s inaugural solo exhibition in the United States, at the…
Corumbá, the Capital of the Exotic Pantanal
Corumbá is a city in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, on the border of Brazil and Bolivia, near…
Sweetheart or Flirting Dolls, the Young Women Stood by the Window
The history has surprisingly deep origins from the colonial times of the state of Minas Gerais. It presents young women…
Keep an Eye on Brazil’s Booming Technology Sector
Brazilian humor is oftentimes a window with the clearest view into the Brazilian psyche. A good joke told at a…
Pelé Shows Gratitude as he Turns 80 Lucid and Healthy
Pelé is spending most of his time in his home in Guarujá, coastal São Paulo, to protect himself from the…
“Pandebingo” Connects Seniors in Brazil During Pandemic
With in-person gatherings risky for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilherme Gagantini (photo), 80, created an online bingo game called…
American Tupiniquim
Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, an endearing phrase that…
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!
We are going through the most radical transformation the world has ever seen; people are justly terrified, excited, depressed, heartbroken…
Supporting Venezuelans in Brazil
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced an Economic Integration of…
Education and Competitiveness in Brazil
While Brazil has seen declining rates of learning poverty over the past 10 years, largely due to its efforts in…
Luiza Trajano will be Honored in New York City
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Luiza Helena Trajano as the Brazilian recipient of the 2020 Person of the Year…
Brazil Sends More Students to the United States
According to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau…
Fighting Learning Poverty
While Brazil has seen declining rates of learning poverty over the past 10 years, largely due to its efforts in…
Brazilian Economy in Better Shape than Thought
Brazil’s economy appears to be on a stronger footing than most observers had believed, official figures showed on Tuesday, with…
The Sale of Medical Cannabis in Pharmacies was Approved in Brazil
The regulation, which takes effect in the coming months, also allows for the manufacture of such products in a laboratory,…
The Scarf Lock: A Revolutionary Way to Wear Your Scarves Just Launched on Kickstarter
Lock & Shine announces the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for their first product ever “The Scarf Lock”. This new…
Brazilian Industries a Boost with Media Campaigns
True to its mission, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) is bringing awareness about the country’s industries, artists,…
Boosting Growth in Brazil
Brazil’s economic recovery after the 2015−2016 recession remains sluggish. Real per capita growth has fallen by 8 percent since the…
The Journey of Vaccines in Brazil
Thanks to a highly effective National Immunization Programme, most Brazilian parents can feel confident that their children will get the…
Brazil’s Real Currency Turns 25 Years Old
Brazil’s real turned 25 years old on July 1 and became the longest circulating currency in the contemporary history of…
Brazil Probes Into Anti-competitive Practices by Google
The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade), has opened an inquiry into supposed anti-competitive practices related to Google’s operational system…
Amazon’s Biodiversity
Nature is declining at a rate unprecedented in human history, confirmed by the landmark new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy…
Website to Help Refugees Find Jobs in Brazil
The Global Compact and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched last April 3rd in São Paulo a…
Brazil to Donate Vaccine Doses to Venezuela
São Paulo – based Butantan Institute, one of the world’s main scientific research center, will donate to Venezuela 1 million…
Bolsonaro Honors UN-Awarded Brazilian Female Captain
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro handed over the Victory Medal of the Defense Ministry to Lieutenant Commander Marcia Andrade Braga, corvette…
Jair Bolsonaro, the Brazilian President, will be Honored in NYC
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced President Jair Messias Bolsonaro as the Brazilian recipient of the 2019 Person of the…
Pension Reform Increases Confidence in Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro submitted to the National Congress a proposal for a New Pension System. The plan aims to fight…
Bolsonaro Takes Office with Speech Calling for Reforms
On January 1st, at 4.50 p.m., the newly elected President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro climbed the ramp of the Planalto…
Brazil Clamps Down on Aedes-transmitted Diseases
Brazil’s efforts to reduce the incidence of diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypt mosquito have achieved positive results. More recent…
Brazil Launches New Program to Support Game Companies
The Brazilian government will invest R$ 35.25 million for the production and marketing of electronic games and another R$ 10…
HIV Cases Drop 16% in 4 Years
Guaranteed treatment in the public healthcare system has helped reduce HIV infections by 16% throughout Brazil in the last four…
30 Years of Brazilian Constitution
The 1988 Constitution marks the creation of a new Brazilian State. Known as the Citizen Constitution, the charter turned 30…
Brazil Seeks Partnership to Resettle Refugees in Brazil
Aiming to meet the commitment made before the UN General Assembly in 2016, the Brazilian federal government will select civil…
Investing in Energy Efficiency
A new financial instrument will allow Brazil to increase its investment in urban infrastructure and make the country more energy…
Brazil-US Social Security Agreement Comes Into Force
The more than 1.3 million Brazilians residing in the United States can already count the time worked in the United…
UN Praises Brazilian School Meal as Model for Other Countries
Brazilian experiences with school meals are a model for other countries. The assessment was made by Daniel Balaban, director of…
Shoe Trade Generates Millions Abroad
Sales of Brazilian shoes abroad have generated US$ 162 million in businesses for the national footwear sector this year. The…
Brazil Launches Products With Certified Origin
From July 2017 to June this year, five new Brazilian products were granted a certificate of origin, the Brazilian Institute…
Soccer star Marta named new UN Women ambassador
On Thursday (Jul. 12), forward Marta from Brazil’s football squad was named the new UN Women ambassador, a post with…
Brazil Hosts International Congress of Mathematicians
About 2,500 researchers are currently in Brazil to attend the 2018 International Mathematical Congress (ICM) in Rio de Janeiro, which…
UN, Brazil Association to Boost Number of Portuguese-Speaking Doctors
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), linked to the United Nations (UN), recently signed a deal with the Brazilian Nuclear…
US Wants to Launch Satellites from Brazil
The Vice-President of the United States, Mike Pence, visited Brasilia in the end of June for bilateral meetings with Brazilian…
Brazilian Students Have an Opportunity in the U.S.
The United States Embassy announced that applications for the 17th annual Youth Ambassadors Program, a three-week exchange program in the…
Brazil: Key Player in Feeding the World
One of the certainties about the future of humanity is that it will continue to grow. The United Nations estimates…
Brazil Saves Record Number of Lives
A survey conducted by the Brazilian Government shows that the number of organ donors has reached record-breaking figures. The data…
Brazil Hits Record in Distributed Solar Energy
For the first time ever, Brazil has hit the level of 250 megawatts of installed capacity in micro- and mini-generation…
Brazil Expects Record Wine Production in 2018
Driven by extremely favourable weather conditions and by a surge in the production of wine and wine by-products, the Brazilian…
Brazilian Government Against Homophobia
The Federal Government, in partnership with the country’s federative units, signed a pact to materialise Brazil’s commitment to fight homophobia…
São Paulo Experiences Bike Sharing Network
PBSC, leading global provider of bike sharing solutions and sustainable urban mobility pioneer, kicked off the rollout of an initial…
Brazil Begins Settling Venezuelan Immigrants
In another step towards the welcoming of Venezuelan immigrants into the country, the Brazilian government began the process of settling…
Brazil Received more than 30,800 refugee applications in 2017
The Ministry of Justice report released last April 11th shows that the number of applications for refugee status reached a…
Brazil Invests in Water Management
About 70% of the world’s freshwater is used by agriculture, according to the World Bank. In Brazil, the water used…
“Internet for All”
This is a collective achievement for all who enjoy public services, especially cities without broadband: basic healthcare centres can use…
Education Ensures Equal Opportunity
Education can expand opportunities for children and youth, said Education Minister Mendonça Filho. Speaking during the award ceremony of the…
National Defence is “Indispensable” to Brazil’s Prominence
The head of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, Moreira Franco, assessed last March that developing the…
E-Visa Requests Increase in February
The number of tourists from the United States should grow in the coming months. In February, visa applications increased 70%…
Brazil has World’s 2nd Largest Agricultural Aviation Fleet
The Brazilian agricultural aviation fleet sported 2,115 aircraft in 2017, 1.5% more than in 2016. Over the last ten years,…
Brazil Sends Chicken Pox Vaccine to Peru
Currently facing an increase in cases of chickenpox, Peru will receive Brazilian help to contain the disease: the country will…
Brazil Invest in Teacher Training Programmes
Making teacher training in Brazil more qualified is a way of improving the economy, strengthening democracy and citizenship of people,…
Brazilian NGO Fights Violence Against Women
Instituto Maria da Penha (IMP), a non-governmental organization that works to fight violence against women in Brazil, opened its platform…
Optimism in the Economy
Business confidence in the Brazilian economy ended last year on a high note. In December, the Business Confidence Index (ICE),…
Conservation of the Amazon
The Partnership Platform for the Amazon (PPA) was launched in December and brought together companies of different sizes and from…
Brazil leads in sending students to the USA
According to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released by IIE and the U.S. Department of…
The Electronic Visa for Americans was Officially Launched
On January 24th, at a special event at the Conrad Hotel in New York City, the Brazilian government officially launched…
Brazil’s Ethanol Can Replace World’s Crude Oil
Expansion of sugarcane cultivation in Brazil for ethanol production in areas not under environmental protection or reserved for food production…
Ayrton Senna Foundation Changing Children’s Lives
Twenty-three years after his death, F1 driver Ayrton Senna is still one of the strongest brands in sport. A foundation…
Brazilian Peacekeepers to be Sent to Central Africa
Brazil is ready to send at least 750 peacekeepers to join a United Nations force patrolling the Central African Republic.…
Brazil on Track to Eliminate Hepatitis C
New data on hepatitis C released by the Polaris Observatory shows that nine countries — Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, Germany,…
Largest Reforestation Project to Take Place in the Amazon
Conservation International (CI) is taking part in a massive reforestation effort in the Brazilian region of the Amazon. A multimillion-dollar,…
Congress Discuss Ages of Criminal Responsibility
Whenever a shocking crime is reported in the news in Brazil, social media fills with calls for laws for harsher…
Is Inequality Shrinking in Brazil?
New research conducted by the in-ternational agency Oxfam revealed that at the current pace, it would take Brazil 75 years…
What is the Best Company to Work for in Brazil?
Atento S.A., a leading provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing services in Latin America, has been recognized…
Carmakers Predict Billionaire Investments in Brazil
In the wake of the great performance in auto exports and improved economic indicators, companies have begun investing to get…
3rd Annual International Choro Festival
From November 9-12th 2017, those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy…
Experience the Heart of the Amazon Rainforest
Opened in October at the California Science Center, Amazon Adventure 3D, will let you experience the heart of the Amazon…
Is Thanksgiving Celebrated in Brazil? How about black Friday?
Did you know that Americans didn’t invent Thanksgiving. The harvest feast is an England tradition but it is also celebrated…
Amazonas: One of Brazil Most Isolated States
Life in the city can be stressful. Why not spend a week of mind off at one of the last…
Brazil and US United Against Transnational Crime
Aiming to intensity the fight against the trafficking of drugs, weapons and persons and the repression of financial crime, Brazil…
“Towards a More Effective BNDES”
Far-reaching reforms to modernize the state-owned National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) can help Brazil support productivity growth…
Population can Help Shape Debate on Climate Change
The Brazilian Ministry of the Environment (MMA) is developing a web portal for education and public awareness on climate change,…
Brazil is One of the World Leaders in Tobacco Control
A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) points out that Brazil is one of the world leaders in…
Startup Aims to Improve Brazil Students’ lives
New York-based educational technology startup EduSynch (https:// edusynch.com) has closed a partnership with Guia do Estudante, the largest digital platform…
Valongo Wharf Declared a World Heritage Site
The Unesco’s World Heritage Committee officially declared the Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), a World Heritage…
Brazil Pioneers Public Policy for HIV Prevention
Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of transmission of the HIV virus, according to the…
Zika Epidemic Ended but Rights Problems Persist
According to Human Rights Watch, Brazil has not addressed longstanding human rights problems that allowed the Zika outbreak to escalate,…
Sports Bring Together Brazilians and Americans
For the first time ever, alumni from sports-themed US government exchange programs met to share experiences and develop partnerships and…
Brazil Through its Fairs
Traditional tourist spots, fairs are special attractions for those who visit the Brazilian cities and want to learn a bit…
Places for Boating in Brazil
The Brazilian coastline is full of beauty, diversity and a world of the sea as far as the eye can see.…
Fernando de Noronha Listed as National Cultural Heritage
The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago Historical Ensemble was officially recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil. The location, off the coast…
Brazil Will “Vigorously” Face Climate Change
In the same month President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement,…
Brazil Stablishes Nutrition Goals
Brazil became the first country to make commitments as part of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition…
Brazil Wants to Join OECD
After 23 years of bilateral relations, Brazil has formally requested entry into the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).…
In the Path to End Historic Recession
After two years of the biggest recession in its history, the Brazilian economy has gained momentum in the wake of…
U.S. Consulate in Porto Alegre Opened in June
The United States Consulate in Porto Alegre opened in June. The new U.S. consulate is located at 1889 Assis Brasil…
Entrepreneurs are Confident as They Back Investments in Brazil
Confidence in the opportunities the country offers to foreign investors set the tone of the panel “Investing in Brazil”, part…
Extreme Sports in Rio
Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian coastal city that lies at the foot of a mountain. It is Rio de…
The Charm of Paraty
With the sticky heat and crowds of tourists starting to overwhelm New York City, there is no better time to…
Brazil Wants To Be an Event Destination
An initiative from the Brazil Convention & Visitors, the Brazilian Events Bank, Bureaux (BRC&VB), will register traveling international events and…
Tocantins: Young State with a View Like No Other
The young and promising state of Tocantins was created in the Federal Constitution of 1988, however, despite its few years…
Pension Reform in Brazil
Brazil is currently discussing a project to reform its pension system. The subject is controversial, but the majority of the…
Health Ministry Declares End of Zika Emergency
The Brazilian Health Ministry, Ricardo Barros, announced the end of the National Public Health Emergency caused by the Zika virus…
Human Trafficking Victims Allowed to Stay in Brazil
Human trafficking victims have been granted permanent residency rights in Brazil. In order to have an identification document issued, foreigners…
Modernizing Labor Relations
Brazil’s Lower House of Congress approved a bill that modernizes labor relations in the country. Some of the major improvements…
U.S. Fresh Beef Back in Brazil
U.S. fresh beef exports are back in Brazil! Following a 13-year hiatus, the first shipment of U.S. fresh beef has…
Brazil New Programme will Boost Tourism
Tourism Minister Marx Beltrão (photo) announced a new programme called Brasil + Turismo (“Tourism + Brazil”), a set of measures…
Maranhão: Spectacular and Unique Landscape
Maranhão, a state in northeastern Brazil, comprises dense Amazon rainforest and beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Near the town of…
Lençóis Maranhenses & Grand Canyon: Distinct But Equally Spectacular
The Brazilian Photographer Meireles Junior recently launched in New York his latest book: “Supernatural: Impressions on the Lençóis Maranhenses and…
Baroque and Historic Cities
When most people think of Brazil, the first things that comes to mind are the beaches and the sun; however,…
Museum of Tomorrow Receives Best Innovative Green Building Award
The Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, was recognised as the Best Innovative Green Building of the planet during…
New Laws Grant Rights to Brazilian Women
President Temer sanctioned bills into law for the benefit of Brazilian women. The first bill sanctioned inscribes Zuleika Angel Jones,…
Defense Sector to Receive Competitiveness Boost
The Brazilian government is preparing incentives aimed at boosting the competitiveness and international market presence of the country’s defense sector.…
US Launches Food Campaign in Brazil
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the “#USFoodExperience” campaign with a dinner prepared by American chef James…
US Opens Technology Center in São Paulo
The United States Army Research, Development, and Engineer Command (RDECOM) opened an office at the US Consulate in São Paulo…
Brazil Draws Up Climate Strategy
Brazilian society has been officially called upon to help the country meet the targets committed to under the Paris Agreement…
Julia Taft Refugee Fund
The U.S. Embassy in Brasília, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), announced…
Growing Market of the Acai Berry
Nowadays, consumers are becoming more aware about the benefits of açaí berry, particularly to the use of acai berry products…
From the Favelas of Rio to Top Entrepreneur in the United States
Black Women of Brazil profiles Monica Costa, an Afro-Brazilian business owner from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, who overcame…
Learn More About Brazil
Brazil has lots of stories to tell you. This 517 year-old country has a rich and diversified culture worth knowing.…
Brasília Celebrates 57 Years
Brasília was pre-conceived and planned with an architectural design in the shape of a plane, which makes it differ from…
Rio Carnival Sees Millions of Revellers Take to the Streets
On Friday, February 24, millions of revellers took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to mark the start of…
World’s Best Beach is in Brazil
Trip Advisor announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards for Beaches. This year, Baia do Sancho, in Brazil, was…
Brazilian Arts & Crafts
Brazilian culture has been influenced greatly by the Portuguese, Indians, Africans, Europeans and settlers from the Middle East and Asia.…
Fostering Growth Through Start-ups
The Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC) signed a cooperation agreement with SAP, a multinational company, to encourage…
About 30,000 Foreigners Received Work Permits
The General Immigration Coordination (CGIg) of the Ministry of Labour granted 28,658 work permits to foreigners living in Brazil in…
Brazil and U.S. Discuss Ways to Strengthen Relations
President Michel Temer and US Vice-President Mike Pence (photo) spoke by telephone on how to strengthen bilateral relations between the…
Brazil Leads Inclusive Internet Ranking in Latin America
The Secretary of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications, André Borges, took part in discussions on…
The Worst is Behind Us
The re-elected Council President of the Board of the Brazil-US American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), Hélio Magalhães (photo), who is…
517 Years of Brazil’s Discovery or Conquest?
On the 22nd April 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destiny), lead by Pedro Alvares Cabral, accidentally arrived…
Indicators Show Increased Confidence in Brazil
Important indicators for the economy have begun to show a positive trajectory. Decreased country risk, high stock market and an…
Safety and Security: Government Creates Rules to Fight Terrorism
Brazil has published two administrative regulations to standardize procedures for blocking access to property and assets owned by persons convicted…
Itaipu is Once Again Global Leader in Power Generation
In December of last year, The Itaipu Binational power plant reached 98,800,319 megawatt-hours (MWh) of power generation, beating the former…
Brazilian is One of the Most Influential Latin Americans in the World
The General Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Brazilian José Graziano da Silva…
Diamond Production in Brazil to Double
Brazil began exploring primary diamonds: the deposit, found in the municipality of Nordestina (“Northeastern”), is expected to double the country’s…
Funds Released to Modernize Brazil’s Prison System
After prison riots that left more than 50 people dead in the city of Manaus (Amazon State) and 33 in…
Rio Gets UNESCO World Heritage Status
In addition to being considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the city of Rio de Janeiro…
Temer: “2017 will be the Year We will Defeat the Crisis”
President Michel Temer analysed of the seven months of his administration and spoke of the expectations for this year. He…
El Niño Could Drive Intense Fire Season in the Amazon
The long-lasting effects of El Niño are projected to cause an intense fire season in the Amazon, according to the…
Brazilian Cities Advance in Bloomberg’s Mayors Challenge
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the 20 Latin American and Caribbean cities selected as finalists in its 2016 Mayors Challenge, a competition that encourages…
Brazilian Mine Disaster: Settlement Suspended
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice suspended the settlement reached between the Government of Brazil and Samar- co Mining S.A.,…
After Mariana Disaster, a Push for Integrated Actions
A year after the tragedy caused by the breakage of the Fundão Dam in Mariana (state of Minas Gerais), the…
Paris Agreement Entered Into Force
The Paris Agreement was negotiated and will be implemented under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). After…
First Elephant Sanctuary of LA Opened Up in Brazil
Brazil has opened up the first sanctuary in Latin America for elephants previously in captivity. It will house as many…
“Brasil Shows the Respect for Human Rights”
Antonio Guterres, who will replace Mr. Ban Ki-moon as Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1st 2017 said that…
Amazon Fund to Prevent Deforestation
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES, in the Portuguese acronym) and the Brazilian Institute of Environment and…
Harvard Awards “English Without Borders”
A Brazilian Ministry of Education programme received an award from Harvard University. The American University awarded the program “English Without…
The Best HIV Treatment in the World
The Brazilian public health system will offer the best HIV treatment in the world, according to the World Health Organization…
Brazil to Accept More Syrian Refugees
During a meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President Michel Temer pledged that Brazil will receive more Syrian…
Temer Proposes to Reform Brazil’s Education System
The President of Brazil, Michel Temer submitted to Congress a proposal to reform the country’s Secondary Educational System. Temer said…
IMF: Brazil is Now Closer to Emerging From Recession
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees Brazil as closer to emerging from recession. The information is contained in a report…