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The Faces of São Paulo
São Paulo is the most cosmopolitan state in South America: it is home to about 3 million immigrants from 70 different countries, an integral part of its population of 43 million spread across 645 municipalities. The state is an economic powerhouse, responsible for 32.2% of Brazil’s GDP, but it is also incredibly relevant, diverse, and…
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Brazil Invests in Teacher Training Programs
Making teacher training in Brazil more qualified is a way to improve the economy, strengthen democracy, and enhance citizens’ engagement, stated the President of the Republic, Michel Temer. On February 28, the Brazilian government announced an investment of over R$ 1 billion to create 190 spots in training programs. “The education of children and young…
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Sérgio Moro and Michael Bloomberg Honored in New York
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce in New York announced Judge Sérgio Fernando Moro as the Brazilian honoree and Michael R. Bloomberg as the American honoree for the 2018 Person of the Year Awards. For 48 years, the Chamber has honored two prominent leaders, one Brazilian and one American, as “Person of the Year” who have…
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The Majority of Entrepreneurs Are Driven by Opportunities
A significant 74% of entrepreneurs around the world started businesses in search of an opportunity, rather than out of necessity, according to the 2017/18 Global Report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). Fifty-four economies participated in the GEM 2017/18 survey, covering 68% of the global population and 86% of the global GDP.Key Findings Innovation is…
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How to Choose a Retirement Account
Whether you are at the beginning of your career, approaching retirement, or somewhere in between, it’s important to understand the various options available to help you achieve your retirement goals. Even if you are already investing in a 401(k) or another retirement plan, contributing to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can help you diversify your…
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More Students Are Pursuing Graduate Education
Professional aspirations are driving more students to graduate school, and nearly two-thirds see an advanced degree as the new minimum for any profession.
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Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960–1985
This is the first exhibition to explore the innovative contributions to contemporary art by Latin American and Latina artists during a period of extraordinary conceptual and aesthetic experimentation. Featuring over 120 artists from 15 countries, Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960-1985 focuses on the use of the female body for political and social critique and…
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American Visa Applications Increase by 70% in February
The number of tourists from the United States is expected to grow in the coming months. In February, visa applications increased by 70% compared to the same period in 2017. According to the Brazilian Institute of Tourism (Embratur), the increase was driven by the opportunity for tourists from that country to apply for an electronic…
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Tourism Sector Contributes to Brazil’s GDP
Travel & Tourism contributed US$ 6.5 billion to the GDP in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, accounting for 4.9% of the city’s economy, representing 11.5% of the Travel & Tourism sector in Brazil. However, less than 6% of tourism spending in the city comes from the international market, revealed a new report from the World…
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Brazilian NGO fights violence against women
Instituto Maria da Penha (IMP), a non-governmental organization that works to combat violence against women in Brazil, has opened its “Relógios da Violência” (Violence Counters) (www.clocksofviolence.com) platform so that any individual or institution worldwide can input statistics on assaults in their country. The initiative starts with data from the United States and Colombia. According to…