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Washington D.C. and Brasília: Sister Cities
As Honorary Vice President of Sister Cities International, Second Lady Karen Pence highlighted the sister city relationship between Washington, D.C. and Brasília by hosting a tree planting ceremony at Espaço Israel Pinheiro, Federal District, during her recent visit to Brazil. The United States demonstrated its renewed partnership between Washington, D.C. and Brasília with the donation…
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Soccer Star Marta Named New UN Women Ambassador
On Thursday (July 12), Brazilian national soccer player Marta was named the new ambassador for UN Women, a position from which she can advocate for gender equality in the sports world and beyond.
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Brazil Hosts International Congress of Mathematicians
Approximately 2,500 researchers are currently in Brazil to participate in the 2018 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Rio de Janeiro, which runs from Wednesday (August 1) until the 9th. The event, held at the Riocentro Convention Center, features 1,200 lectures, panel discussions, and 40 parallel scientific meetings in Brazil. Among the topics discussed in…
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Pará Cuisine Stands Out
When it comes to cuisine, the state of Pará is among the national stars, with a gastronomy that values indigenous culture, seasoned with Portuguese and African influences. This regional mix makes Belém (the state capital) stand out in this area, as the highest-rated destination by foreign tourists who visited Brazil in 2016, according to a…
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The biggest Brazilian party of all is coming!
Once a year, New York turns green and yellow to celebrate Brazilian culture and spirit. The most anticipated party of the year, BR Day NY, will take place on September 2, during Labor Day weekend, from 11 AM to 6 PM, on 6th Avenue, in the heart of Manhattan. This sensational celebration is one of…
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Have you heard of Maragogi?
On the northern coast of Alagoas lies the city of Maragogi, the second largest tourist center in the state, about 124 km from the capital Maceió. Due to the beauty of its beaches and tranquility, Maragogi is a highly sought-after destination in the region. Tourism, the main local activity, has been responsible for the city’s…
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Brazilian E-commerce: Market Value of US$ 100 Billion
E-commerce can create US$ 100 billion in market value for internet companies in Brazil over the next five years. The forecast is from Fabrício Bloisi, CEO of Movile, a company that develops applications, games, educational materials, and payment methods. The segment today represents about 5% of retail sales in Brazil, compared to 20% in China.…
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And in Eight Years… The World Cup Will Be Here!
The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America. Canada, Mexico, and the United States have been honored with hosting the world’s most extraordinary sporting event. The bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resulted in the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) selecting the joint bid of the United States / Canada /…
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NaturaBrasil Wins Sustainability Award
NaturaBrasil has been named the winner of the Beauty Insider Excellence in Sustainability Award by Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW). The award recognizes a beauty brand that seeks to reduce its environmental impact and has made progress towards sustainability goals across multiple facets of its business.The criteria for this award are based on the four science-based…
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FinTech Roadshow Brazil 2018
The FinTech Roadshow for Brazil, presented by the U.S. Commercial Service and facilitated by PHM International, will connect investors, companies, and financial technology (FinTech) incubators from the U.S. to the largest FinTech market in Latin America from September 17 to 19, 2018, in São Paulo, Brazil. The FinTech Roadshow for Brazil offers an excellent opportunity…