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US-Brazil Investigation Leads to Dismantling of Cryptocurrency Fraud Network
A Federal Police investigation, along with the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and various law enforcement partners, resulted in the dismantling of a transnational cryptocurrency fraud network based in Curitiba, Brazil. As part of Operation Poyais, the Federal Police executed 20 search and seizure warrants in the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, and…
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Gal Costa, One of the Greatest Stars of MPB, Dies at 77
Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), passed away this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of 77. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed by the artist’s family. Gal was one of the attractions at the Primavera Sound festival, which took place in São Paulo last weekend, but her…
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Anitta is the ‘Music Innovator’ of 2022, according to WSJ
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Every November, The Wall Street Journal honors individuals who are changing the world through the “Innovator Awards.” This year, in the 12th edition of the tribute, the newspaper named Brazilian popstar Anitta as the “Music Innovator” of 2022 and one of the “eight game-changers of the year whose ideas offer a blueprint for a better…
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Introducing Five WOW Destinations in Brazil
Discover five WOW destinations in Brazil: Manaus, Foz do Iguaçu, São Paulo, Salvador, and Rio de Janeiro. Pack your bags for an unforgettable experience!
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Who is the Superstar of Brazilian Folklore Saci-Pererê?
Saci-Pererê /sassy-perere/ is a type of Saci. Yes, there are many types of Sacis out there. The “Pererê” specimen is usually a boy with very dark skin and one leg, who smokes a pipe, wears a red hood, and travels in a mini hurricane. This description can change sometimes, and Saci-Pererê can also be described…
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The Benefits of Witnessing Acts of Kindness
Witnessing acts of kindness has a profound influence on people. Completely altruistic and selfless actions evoke feelings of peace and tranquility in those who witness them, feelings that remain etched in their minds and endure due to their sudden and unexpected nature. But why is it so beneficial to witness acts of kindness? What makes…
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Collective Narcissism: A Virus That Is Spreading
Collective narcissism has turned into a virus. After all, it infects and spreads easily. This need for the group itself to be praised, at the expense of others, is a dynamic that occurs in all times. It has varied in intensity, and we have seen its worst in certain historical moments, such as Nazi Germany.…
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United States Advances Toward Climate Goals
Since the U.S. Congress passed historic climate legislation in August, both the American government and the private sector have been building on that progress with more commitments and actions toward clean energy. “No one can doubt any longer that the climate crisis is real, and we are beginning to respond to it,” President Biden said…
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Economy Grows 1.2% in the Second Quarter of the Year
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.2% in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous period. It is the fourth consecutive quarter in which the product recorded a positive result. The GDP reached R$ 2.404 trillion in current values. The numbers were released today (Sept. 1) in Rio de Janeiro by IBGE,…
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The Heroines Who Fought in the Movement for Brazil’s Independence
In the state of Bahia, the movement for Brazil’s independence began in February 1822. Seven months before the proclamation by Dom Pedro, but the Portuguese refused to leave the province, and there was a war that lasted until their expulsion on July 2, 1823. One of the heroines was Maria Quitéria, who disguised herself as…