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Sur Moderno
“Sur moderno: Journeys of Abstraction – The Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Gift” is primarily composed of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper donated to the Museum by the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection. This extraordinarily comprehensive collection provides the foundation for a journey through the history of abstract and concrete art in South America in…
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Saravá, Yes Carnaval
Everything in the world began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another molecule and life began.” – Clarice Lispector. Say yes to celebrate the centenary of Clarice Lispector at an 8-hour party exploring the multiplicity of Brazilian carnival. Saravá is a Brazilian party for those who love to move freely and includes performances…
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Brazil Seeks to Protect World Heritage Sites
The Brazilian government has established a new policy called the National Policy for the Tourist Management of Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites. The decree is part of a series of measures that the ministry is adopting with the aim of improving the business environment for the tourism sector and increasing investment opportunities in Brazil.…
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Each for Equal
On March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated. Every year, a different theme highlights the struggles that women around the world face. In 2020, the highlighted theme is gender equality. The organizers of the celebration explain: “An equal world is an enabled world. Individually, we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions –…
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New York is Azul’s New International Destination
The largest airline in Brazil in terms of the number of cities served and flight departures has announced the launch of daily service between São Paulo – Viracopos and JFK starting June 15. New York will be Azul’s third destination in the United States. Azul already serves Fort Lauderdale and Orlando from São Paulo-Viracopos, Belo…
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Support for Venezuelans in Brazil
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced the Economic Integration Program for Vulnerable Nationals from Venezuela in Brazil. The Program includes approximately $4 million in funding, with $2 million previously unannounced. USAID’s Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean John Barsa, Deputy Assistant Secretary of…
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Education and Competitiveness in Brazil
While Brazil has seen a decline in learning poverty rates over the past 10 years, mainly due to its efforts in elementary education, it still faces a learning poverty rate of 48%. This means that 48% of Brazilian children aged 10 cannot read and understand a simple story. At a recent event organized by Todos…
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Luiza Trajano to be honored in New York
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Luiza Helena Trajano as the Brazilian recipient of the Person of the Year Awards 2020. For 50 years, the Chamber has honored two prominent leaders, one Brazilian and one American, as “Person of the Year” who have been particularly decisive in strengthening closer ties and enhancing the relationship between…
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Grupo Globo Announces Partnership with Pixellot
Grupo Globo and Pixellot – announced their partnership to accelerate AI-driven automated production in the largest media market in South America, expanding coverage for the rights holder of various leagues and sports competitions throughout Brazil. The partnership includes a $3.3 million investment from Globo in Pixellot. The investment in Pixellot and the installation of its…
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Natura Becomes the 4th Largest Pure-Play Beauty Group in the World
With the Acquisition of Avon Products, Natura & Co creates the fourth largest pure-play beauty company in the world. This marks a significant new step in building a purpose-driven group committed to a different way of doing business. The combination of Avon, Natura, The Body Shop, and Aesop significantly amplifies the reach of a multichannel…