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BRAZILIAN LANDSCAPES – Solo exhibition by Valdir Cruz
For over four decades, photographer Valdir Cruz has been exploring and documenting the landscape and people of Brazil. Just like Gauguin’s famous painting, these photographs raise fundamental questions: Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going? Exploring and documenting the Brazilian landscape for over 40 years, photographer Valdir Cruz will present…
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Brazil Launches Gun Control Offensive with National Firearm Registration
The Brazilian government is promoting new gun control regulations, requiring owners to register each of their firearms with the police. This broad firearm registration program comes after its predecessor, former President Jair Bolsonaro, campaigned on a pro-gun platform and, once in office, revoked regulations on private gun ownership. He also changed the rules regarding the…
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Lula Enters Time’s List of 100 Most Influential People
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been included in Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2023.
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Brazil suspends restrictions on rural property purchases by foreigners
Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) ordered the suspension of legal actions questioning the legality of the law regulating the purchase of rural properties by foreigners.
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Brazil Officializes Bid to Host Women’s World Cup 2027
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially submitted its bid to the International Football Federation (FIFA) on Friday, April 14, to host the Women’s World Cup 2027. The application process began at the end of March and will close on April 21. “The impressive sports facilities and infrastructure of the country will ensure a stunning Women’s…
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How are Brazil-China relations?
In April, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began a state visit to China — Brazil’s largest trading partner — accompanied by a delegation of businessmen, governors, federal representatives, senators, and ministers. “In his last interview before departing, granted to the program A Voz do Brasil, Lula emphasized the goal of the trip: to rekindle…
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Better Juice Technology Reduces Sugar Load in Red Fruit Juices
FoodTech startup Better Juice announced the highly successful completion of a series of pilot tests aimed at reducing simple sugars in natural red fruit juices and other fruits. In partnership with GEA Group, one of the largest suppliers of technology for food processing, Better Juice welcomed several prominent manufacturers of red fruit juices from Europe,…
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Brazilian Açaí Brand Continues Expansion in the U.S. with New Store in California
Oakberry is bringing fresh energy to Venice Beach with the official opening of its new flagship location on the iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Specialists in 100% natural and always fresh açaí bowls and smoothies, the new store represents the brand’s ongoing commitment to making superfoods easily accessible in the United States. With over 600 locations…
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BTG Pactual launches BTG Dol, the world’s first dollar-backed stablecoin issued by a bank
BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces the launch of its first stablecoin through Mynt, the Bank’s crypto asset platform. BTG Dol is a crypto asset, priced against the US dollar with a 1 to 1 parity, allowing interaction between the traditional financial system and the new digital economy. The BTG Dol is…
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Applications Open for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, are opening applications for the third edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 3.0) program. This free program will offer 90 spots and aims to support female entrepreneurship. To participate, candidates must be 25 years or…