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Brazil has become a better place to do business
According to a diagnosis made by the World Bank, the reforms implemented last year have allowed Brazil to advance 16 positions in the ranking of the 2019 Doing Business report. This means that Brazil moved from the 125th to the 109th position. Furthermore, the country was recognized as the nation that implemented the highest number…
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Women Should Consider a Career in Small Business
The talented, dedicated, and ambitious entrepreneurial spirits of women are increasingly driving the nation forward. Women have steadily increased their presence in the world of small business ownership over the past 10 years. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses has grown by 68% since 2007, compared to 47% for all businesses, and women-owned businesses…
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Myths About Diabetes Debunked
November is American Diabetes Month, and a good time to separate fact from fiction regarding this serious disease. Here are three common myths about diabetes — debunked, with the help of Certified Diabetes Educators from Nutrisystem (CDEs) and Courtney McCormick, a nutritionist from Nutrisystem. Myth: I am at a healthy weight — I can’t have…
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Don’t Diet Alone
For many, weight loss is a constant struggle, filled with frustrations, fad diets, and forgotten workout DVDs. But it doesn’t have to be that way. New research reveals a critical element that can make all the difference between a continuous battle for health and success in shedding excess weight—and keeping it off long-term. The secret?…
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‘Goitaca’ Enters the Final Stages of Post-Production
Filmed in the depths of the Brazilian Jungle, Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios announced the entry of ‘Goitaca’ into the final stages of post-production. The studio announced its entry into post-production while filming a bonus promotional clip in the heart of London, during a cast meeting with the star of ‘City of God’. Goitaca is a story…
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Duduka Da Fonseca Trio Performs at Jazz At Kitano
Duduka Da Fonseca and his wonderful trio with David Feldman and Guto Wirtti pay tribute to the legend of Brazilian jazz Dom Salvador in the enchanting Duduka Da Fonseca Trio Plays Dom Salvador, highlighting the brilliant music of the composer while also giving it new life with contemporary arrangements.“Duduka Da Fonseca is one of the…
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New Year, New President
Brazil will start the year with a new President. Jair Messias Bolsonaro has been elected President of Brazil. The far-right candidate received over 55 percent of the valid votes. His promise to combat crime and corruption, following a series of scandals involving politicians from the party that governed Brazil for nearly 15 years, garnered massive…
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30 Years of the Brazilian Constitution
The Constitution of 1988 marks the creation of a new Brazilian state. Known as the Citizen Constitution, the magna carta celebrated its 30th anniversary last October. Sparked by intense popular demand after 21 years of military dictatorship, the Federal Constitution of 1988 was the first in the country’s history to include amendments from ordinary citizens…
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Brazil Seeks Partnership to Resettle Refugees in Brazil
The Brazilian federal government will select civil society organizations to partner for the resettlement of Latin American refugees in Brazil.
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Investing in Energy Efficiency
A new financial instrument will allow Brazil to increase its investments in urban infrastructure and make the country more energy efficient. The Financial Instruments for Efficient Energy Brazilian Cities – FinBRAZEEC will catalyze resources from the private sector and climate funds to create new markets in the areas of efficient public lighting and industrial energy…