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Lapa Aqueduct Celebrates 80th Anniversary as Brazilian Cultural Heritage
The “Arcos da Lapa,” as the famous Lapa Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro is known, celebrated its 80th anniversary as officially registered Brazilian Cultural Heritage on April 5.
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Brazil, One of the Cultural Destinations in the World
Although internationally famous as a nature tourism destination, Brazil is also a powerhouse in the cultural tourism segment, ranking 8th in the world in terms of cultural potential, according to the World Economic Forum. In a recent report, the WEF highlighted the diverse offerings of sporting events, business tourism activities, and folklore from different Brazilian…
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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…
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Coming Soon: The Biggest Brazilian Party of All Time!
September 2nd is approaching, which means that BR Day NY 2018 is on the way! Although there are still a few months until the event, people, especially Brazilians, are already making plans to attend this year. This spectacular event was created in 1984 by João de Matos as a way to celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day.…
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Internet for All
This is a collective achievement for everyone who benefits from public services, especially in cities without broadband: basic health centers will be able to use electronic medical records; public schools will have access to the internet. This means more information and better education for all. Each municipality will indicate where the antennas will be installed…