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The Brazilian Real Turns 25
The Brazilian real completed 25 years on July 1st and became the most circulated currency in contemporary Brazilian history. It surpassed the cruzeiro, which lasted 24 years. The currency was introduced during the presidency of Itamar Franco, as part of a broader plan to stabilize the Brazilian economy, known as the Real Plan. The new…
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Brazil Investigates Anticompetitive Practices of Google
The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) has opened an investigation into alleged anticompetitive practices related to Google’s Android operating system in Brazil. The case is still in its initial phase, and the inquiries may lead to a broader investigation. The Cade is questioning Google about practices adopted by the company that were deemed anticompetitive…
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Mercado Livre Dominates Brazilian E-commerce
Mercado Livre is the king of the e-commerce world in Brazil, according to a new report from the global affiliate marketing network Admitad. In total, the Brazilian e-commerce market grew by 12.8%, reaching $21 billion in revenue, making it one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. The key findings of the report are: •…
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Innovation to Beat the Competition
Brazil, like anywhere else in the world, loves chocolate. The Brazilian chocolate market is among the largest on the planet, with each Brazilian consuming an average of 2.5 kg per year. In São Paulo alone, the most populous state in Brazil, per capita consumption is 3.5 kg – equal to that of all of Italy.…
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Cinema Novo Revolutionized Brazilian Cinema in the 1960s
Cinema Novo revolutionized Brazilian cinema in the 1960s, critically portraying the country’s inequalities with a unique national aesthetic, inspired by Nouvelle Vague and Italian neorealism.
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Walls of Air
Walls of Air was created for the Brazilian Pavilion at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale in May 2018. Curated by Sol Camacho, Laura González Fierro, Gabriel Kozlowski, and Marcelo Maia Rosa (photo), the exhibition seeks to unveil the visible and invisible walls that have shaped Brazil. It showcases several large-scale maps that weave a narrative…
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Pioneer of Brazilian Bossa Nova João Gilberto Dies at 88
João Gilberto, Brazilian singer, guitarist, and composer considered one of the fathers of the bossa nova genre, which gained global popularity in the 1960s, died on July 6 at the age of 88.Although no official cause of death has been released, his son, João Marcelo, stated that his father had been battling health issues.Nascido em…
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The Sunniest State
Ceará has 573 km of coastline. In some cities, like the capital Fortaleza, the sun shines for more than 200 days a year. It is a perfect destination for those who want to swim in the sea at any season. Where to go?FortalezaFortaleza is the capital of Ceará. Praia do Futuro (Futuro Beach) is the…
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The Wonders of Bahia
It is no secret that Bahia has many charms. It is also not surprising that the coastline of Bahia is blessed with some of the most beautiful landscapes in Brazil.SalvadorIn the midst of the festive atmosphere that the state offers throughout the year, Salvador, the capital, boasts a rich – and beautiful – architectural heritage.…
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Copa Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Salvador and Fortaleza
Copa Airlines will begin operations in July to Salvador and Fortaleza in Brazil, and the island of Barbados in the Caribbean. With this addition, the airline will expand its route network on the continent, connecting 78 cities in 32 countries across North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean, through the Hub of…