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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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Biodiversity of the Amazon
Nature is declining at an unprecedented rate in human history, confirmed by the new landmark report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) – the most comprehensive report of its kind. The massive rate of extinction of plant and animal species is likely to have serious impacts on people worldwide.IPBES Chairman…
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Magazine Luiza Will Sell Books Online
The Brazilian retailer Magazine Luiza announced that it will start selling physical books online for pickup at its network of nearly 1,000 stores, leveraging its national presence to compete with traditional booksellers and Amazon.com Inc. This move highlights Magazine Luiza’s eagerness to pose a direct challenge to the online retailer Amazon, which began operations in…
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Kovi, a Brazilian car rental startup
Kovi is a Brazilian startup entering the urban mobility market by offering car rentals through its app. Compared to competitors, Kovi collaborates with automakers and small rental companies to rent vehicles to last-mile delivery drivers. Automakers rent cars to Kovi at economical prices, and then the company resells them to users. “We are in the…
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Brazil Authorizes Foreign Airlines to Operate Domestic Flights
The Brazilian Ministry of Tourism announced that Air Europa Lineas Aereas has registered a company based in Brazil, marking the first time an international airline establishes operations in the country. Brazil’s Minister of Tourism, Marcelo Álvaro Antônio, stated: “This confirms the opening of the Brazilian market to foreign investment.” Brazil has set a goal to…
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Investments in Brazil
Historic underinvestment, vast needs, and a rapidly improving business environment place Brazil at the forefront of global infrastructure opportunities. The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce in New York will hold a roundtable updating the progress of the PPI (Investment Partnerships Program) in granting public-private partnerships to meet the country’s needs. The opening speech will be delivered…
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Fruta Imperfeita
According to the United Nations, 30% of the world’s food is wasted. When considering only fruits and vegetables, this percentage rises to 45%. Sometimes, fruits and vegetables are rejected by retailers simply because they do not meet the aesthetic standards expected by consumers, whether they are too large, too small, discolored, or misshapen. These imperfect…
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Libreflix: the Brazilian Local Netflix
Libreflix, a free Brazilian streaming service, is helping to revolutionize the way people access independent cinema and television across the country. The platform operates collaboratively, allowing any filmmaker to submit their own works to be made available for free streaming to all users, as long as they do not infringe copyright laws. The idea was…
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Modern Brazilian: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx
From Saturday, June 8, 2019, to Sunday, September 29, 2019, the New York Botanical Garden will host a major exhibition of the work of Roberto Burle Marx. Roberto Burle Marx (1909–94) was a force of nature in Brazil – through his bold landscaping, vibrant art, and passionate commitment to plant conservation. His powerful modernist vision…