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A Day Exploring the Ver-o-Peso Market
A day among fish, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and the world of exotic flavors at the Ver-o-Peso Market in Belém.Located on the banks of the Guarajá River, Ver-o-Peso is the largest street market in Latin America. It supplies Belém and its surroundings with always fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables, as well as various other products.…
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Combating Learning Poverty
Although Brazil has recorded declining rates of learning poverty over the last 10 years, largely due to its efforts in elementary education, it still faces a 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 Pela Educação and…
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Gramado All Lit Up for Christmas
As the end of the year approaches, the city of Gramado, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, adorns itself with lights and colors to welcome one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year: Christmas. Children and adults are enchanted by more than 300 attractions during the season, including concerts, parades, musical performances,…
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Brazilian Economy in Better Shape than Previously Thought
The economy of Brazil appears to be on a more solid footing than most observers believed, official data showed on Tuesday, with growth in the third quarter surpassing expectations and previous readings dating back to last year being revised upward. The fastest growth so far this year and throughout 2018 indicates that the largest economy…
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Embratur Launches Promotional Contest for 30 Days with All Expenses Paid
The Brazilian Institute of Tourism (Embratur) launched this week “The King of the Roll”, its newest international promotional campaign. The contest will encourage international visitors to compete for an unforgettable trip to Brazil, for 30 days, with all expenses paid. “Rolê” is a Brazilian expression that loosely translates to “taking a fun trip”. To go…
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Sale of Medicinal Cannabis in Pharmacies Approved in Brazil
The regulation, which will come into effect in the coming months, also allows for the manufacturing of these products in laboratories, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) reported in a statement. The Anvisa is analyzing the possibility of allowing the cultivation of medicinal cannabis. In recent years, several countries in Latin America have legalized cannabis…
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Visit the Main UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South America: Brazil, Peru, and Colombia
Interested in visiting the most cherished World Heritage Sites in South America by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)? No total, a UNESCO tem 59 Sítios do Patrimônio Mundial na América do Sul. De Ouro Preto colonial, no estado brasileiro de Minas Gerais, ao Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín, em ruínas, nas…
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Brazil Sends More Students to the United States
According to the data from the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, Brazil is the 9th largest country in the world to send students to the United States, with an increase of 9.8%, the second largest percentage increase…
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Delta and LATAM Form Alliance
“This transformative partnership with LATAM will bring together our leading global brands, allowing us to provide the best service and reliability for travelers to, from, and throughout the Americas,” said Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta. “Our people, customers, shareholders, and communities will benefit from this exciting platform for future growth.” “This alliance with Delta strengthens…
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MINISO Brazil Launches Marvel Collection
MINISO, the Japanese design brand present in over 80 countries, has launched its new Marvel collection in Brazil, featuring beloved superheroes: Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, among others, bringing new items to life. The public can check out the new collections in the Greater São Paulo area: Shopping Ibirapuera, Internacional Shopping…