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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…
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Number of Brazilian Breweries Grows 23%
Brazil now has 889 registered breweries. This record number was achieved after significant expansion in the sector in 2018, with the opening of 210 new breweries (a remarkable growth of 23% compared to the previous year). The data comes from the Beer Yearbook in Brazil, a survey released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and…
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Website to Help Refugees Find Jobs in Brazil
The Global Compact and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a website on April 3 in São Paulo, aimed at helping companies hire refugees living in Brazil. The page includes information for employers on how to hire them. The executive secretary of the Global Compact, Caio Pereira, explains that the request for…
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Brazil to donate vaccine doses to Venezuela
Instituto Butantan, based in São Paulo, one of the leading scientific research centers in the world, will donate 1 million doses of the flu vaccine and 1,700 laboratory vials of antivenom for snake and spider bites to Venezuela. The announcement was made last February by the governor of the state of São Paulo, João Doria,…
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Bolsonaro Honors Brazilian Corvette Captain Awarded by the UN
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro awarded the Medal of Victory from the Ministry of Defense to Captain Marcia Andrade Braga, an officer of the Brazilian Navy. She is a member of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for…
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The Grandeur of Foz do Iguaçu
Discover the beauty and attractions of Foz do Iguaçu, home to the stunning Iguaçu Falls and rich biodiversity.
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Belo Horizonte: Where Architecture and Gastronomy Flourish
Affectionately nicknamed Beagá by its residents, Belo Horizonte was born modern. Belo Horizonte was the first planned city in Brazil and emerged in the late 19th century. It was there that architect Oscar Niemeyer designed one of his first creations, the Pampulha Architectural Complex, which includes the Church of Pampulha, the Yacht Tennis Club, the…