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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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SummerStage 2019 Announced
The City Parks Foundation announced the 2019 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, bringing nearly 100 free and benefit shows to parks in New York.
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The Brazilian Colonial Past
Brazil was a colony from 1500, with the arrival of the Portuguese, until 1815, when it was elevated to a kingdom. During this time, several cities were built, and the influence of the Portuguese and Europeans can still be seen today. The heritage left behind is vast and fascinating. Here are some cities often forgotten…
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Brazil to Host the 2019 Copa América
South America is home to some of the biggest stars in world football, and they are about to collide on the international stage this summer. The 46th edition of the Copa América will take place this year in Rio de Janeiro, as the best teams in South America compete for the continental title. Football powerhouses…
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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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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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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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In the Heart of Brazil, a Gateway to Various Tourist Attractions
Goiânia is the capital of Goiás, a state located right in the center of Brazil. Goiânia is the gateway to tourist attractions such as Caldas Novas, the Araguaia River, Pirenópolis, and Cidade de Goiás. It has one of the largest art deco architectural collections in the country. It is worth strolling through the bustling city…
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Brazil Waives Visa for Visitors from the USA, Japan, Australia, and Canada
An executive order issued by President Jair Bolsonaro will take effect on June 17, 2019, and is expected to increase the flow of foreign tourists to Brazil. The visa exemption for citizens of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and Japan wishing to travel to Brazil was enacted on March 18, 2019. This will…