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São Paulo Implements Bike Sharing Network
PBSC, the leading global provider of bike sharing solutions and a pioneer in sustainable urban mobility, has begun the rollout of an initial network of 2,600 bicycles and 260 solar-powered stations to be distributed throughout São Paulo. São Paulo, a pioneer city in various fronts and an exceptionally vibrant cultural and economic capital, was one…
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Brazilian Exports Grow Above World Average
Brazilian exports grew well above the world average last year, after falling for five consecutive years. Data released by the World Trade Organization (WTO) shows that Brazil’s external sales reached 17.5% in 2017.
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Is Sugar the Cause of Your Weight Gain?
Taking care of your heart starts with diet and adopting healthy changes. Reducing sugar – which experts say most Americans consume in excess daily – is the perfect place to start.
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Learn More About Bumba-Meu-Boi
Seven years after receiving the title of Cultural Heritage of Brazil, the Bumba-Meu-Boi Cultural Complex, one of the most prominent cultural manifestations of the state of Maranhão, is about to receive international recognition. On April 5, the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) presented to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) the candidacy…
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Brazil Begins Settlement of Venezuelan Immigrants
In another step towards welcoming Venezuelan immigrants to the country, the Brazilian government has initiated the settlement process for these immigrants in the cities of São Paulo and Cuiabá. Initially, 300 immigrants were accommodated, including 80 families, who chose to leave their entry point in Boa Vista (Roraima). São Paulo received single immigrants, while Cuiabá…
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Joinville, known as ‘Catarinense Manchester’
Joinville is the largest and richest city in Santa Catarina. The city is the industrial hub of the State and is a destination that is gaining significant prominence in hosting events.The city is large and developed, but retains characteristics of smaller places. Its people are welcoming, and the local scenery is very green, with vast…
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Brazil received over 30,800 asylum requests in 2017
The report from the Ministry of Justice released on April 11 shows that the number of asylum requests reached a record in 2017. According to the report titled Refuge in Numbers, a total of 33,866 requests were filed last year, the majority from Venezuelans (17,865). Under national law, refugees are people who leave their country…
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Aparecida, the city of Brazil’s Patroness
Aparecida is located 170 km from the city of São Paulo and belongs to a region called Vale do Paraíba. The city received this name because, in 1717, fishermen found an image of Our Lady Aparecida in the Paraíba do Sul River. The miraculous catch was a sign that the religious vocation of the city…
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Brazilian Stock Exchange Leads the World in 2018
The São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) topped the global performance ranking in the first quarter of 2018, with the Ibovespa recording an increase of 8.65%.
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New Scenic Tourist Train to Cross Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais
The tours will be offered on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and it is expected that they will boost tourism activity in the cities along the route. A new tourist train will connect the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro: starting in the second half of the year, tourists will be able to travel…