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Into the Amazon
Into the Amazon tells the remarkable story of the journey undertaken by President Theodore Roosevelt and the legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon to the heart of the South American rainforest to map an unexplored tributary of the Amazon. The two most celebrated men from their respective nations, Roosevelt and Rondon set out with twenty other…
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ARÁBIA is the Winner of the Cinema Tropical Award
The Brazilian film Arábia, by Affonso Uchoa and João Dumans, was announced as the winner of the main award for Best Latin American Film of the Year at the 8th Annual Cinema Tropical Awards, announced at a special event at The New York Times Company headquarters. The film highlights the story of André, a boy…
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The Electronic Visa for Americans Has Been Officially Launched
On January 24, at a special event at the Conrad Hotel in New York, the Brazilian government officially launched the electronic visa for Americans. Brazilian authorities such as Vinicius Lummertz, president of Embratur, Marx Beltrão, Minister of Tourism, and Sergio Amaral, Brazil’s ambassador to the United States, along with travel operators, agents, and other tourism…
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Getting a Visa to Enter Brazil Just Got E-Easier
Thanks to a new electronic visa system, Brazil is becoming much easier to visit for Americans. Since January 25, tourists from the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan no longer need to wait for complicated bureaucracy and paperwork to visit the largest country in South America.The new system has already been issuing permits for Australians…
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Carnival, Brazil’s Most Loved Tradition
In the modern world, we tend to consider ourselves good party-goers. The truth is that we are amateurs compared to some people throughout history. In many societies, life was tough, and to prevent people from going crazy, certain times of the year were designated as times to let loose, go wild, and celebrate. This is…
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Brazil to Receive 3.5 Million Tourists This Summer
Brazil is expected to attract around 3.5 million foreign tourists by March. If the numbers estimated by Embratur are confirmed, this will represent an 11% increase compared to 2016, which means an additional 360,000 tourists visiting Brazil during this period. Their arrival is expected to inject about $3.15 billion into the country’s economy. At least…
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The Most Punctual Airports in Brazil
Ten Brazilian terminals feature in the ranking of the most punctual airports in the world, divided by categories, according to OAG.
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Fernando de Noronha: Paradise of Crystal Clear Waters
The freezing temperatures in the United States are an invitation to escape to the Southern Hemisphere, where summer is in full swing.Leave your coat, boots, gloves, and scarves in the closet. It’s time to head to Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago of 21 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, 220 miles off the Brazilian coast. A…
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Doing Business: Discover Minas Gerais
The state of Minas Gerais is the 3rd largest economy and the 2nd largest exporter among Brazilian states. There are strong opportunities to increase international trade flows from Minas Gerais, as it is still a relatively closed economy. If you are thinking about doing business in Brazil, get to know Minas Gerais.LocationThe State of Minas…
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Food Companies Commit to Preserving Brazil’s Savanna
Twenty-three of the world’s leading food companies have indicated that they are “committed to halting forest loss associated with agricultural commodity production” in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems, the Brazilian Cerrado savanna. At an event organized by The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit and Unilever, the companies expressed support for the goals…