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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…
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U.S. Company to Produce Dengue Vaccine
In December 2018, the Butantan Institute of Brazil signed a technology transfer agreement with the U.S. pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp and Dhome (MSD) to assist the Brazilian institute in developing and exporting a dengue vaccine. The agreement includes $25 million paid upfront, making the transaction the largest of its kind in the history of the…
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U.S. Court Approves Settlement Against Eletrobrás
Eletrobrás announced that the deadline for appeals against the settlement reached between the company and investors in the U.S. has expired, “without any appeals being filed.” Now, “the approved settlement is fully effective, with no ongoing lawsuits against Eletrobrás in the United States, to the best of the company’s knowledge,” the company stated in a…
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Brazil and the USA Sign Cooperation Agreement on Security
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security signed institutional cooperation agreements with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the USA and the Department of Homeland Security to share information on the activities of criminal and terrorist groups. The agreements were signed by the Director-General of the Brazilian Federal Police, Maurício Valeixo, during President Bolsonaro’s…
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Brazil’s Chancellor Wants to Restore Partnership with the USA
Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Ernesto Araújo, advocated for deeper cooperation ties with the USA, arguing that this could bring opportunities to Brazil in various areas, including economy and trade. The statement was made on March 27 during a public hearing with the Foreign Relations Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. Araújo criticized previous administrations in their…
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Physicist Marcelo Gleiser Awarded the 2019 Templeton Prize
Marcelo Gleiser, theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and leading advocate of the view that science, philosophy, and spirituality are complementary expressions of the human need to embrace mystery and the unknown, has been announced as the laureate of the 2019 Templeton Prize. Gleiser, 60, the Appleton Professor of Natural Philosophy and professor of physics and astronomy at…
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Highlights of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival
From Friday, March 1, to Tuesday, March 5, Rio de Janeiro hosted the most famous and largest carnival in the world. The Carnival in Rio is a time when the streets are filled with vibrant colors, Brazilians dancing, fiery music, and crowds of people. The festivities include the parade of the Samba Schools at the…
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El Museo del Barrio Chooses a Brazilian as Chief Curator
El Museo del Barrio announced the appointment of Rodrigo Moura as Chief Curator. In this role, he will work closely with Executive Director Patrick Charpenel and the curatorial team to create a comprehensive framework for the Museum’s curatorial department, expand the understanding and scope of its Permanent Collection, foster relationships with emerging and established artists,…
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Discover Heitor Villa-Lobos
Celebrated throughout the country on March 5, National Classical Music Day honors the birth of conductor and composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, considered the greatest exponent of the genre in Brazil. A composer of around a thousand works and founder of the Brazilian Academy of Music, Villa-Lobos, who would be 132 years old today, was one of…