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Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), a giant of Western art history, is the subject of this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. Throughout his long life, Michelangelo was celebrated for the excellence of his disegno, the power of drawing and invention that served as the foundation for all the arts. For his mastery in drawing, design, sculpture, painting, and architecture, he…

Brazilian Ethanol Could Replace Global Crude Oil

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The expansion of sugarcane cultivation in Brazil for ethanol production in environmentally unprotected areas or reserved for food production could potentially replace up to 13.7% of global crude oil consumption and reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 5.6% by 2045. These estimates come from an international study with Brazilian participation, the results…

Ayrton Senna Institute Transforming the Lives of Children

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Twenty-three years after his death, F1 driver Ayrton Senna continues to be one of the strongest brands in sports. An institute created in his name is making a difference in the lives of school-age children in his home country, Brazil.

Brazilian Peacekeepers to be Sent to Central Africa

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Brazil is ready to send at least 750 peacekeepers to join a United Nations force patrolling the Central African Republic. “The date is not precise, but we believe our troops will go to Central Africa in March or April,” said General Ajax Porto Pinheiro (photo), who commanded Brazil’s former UN mission in Haiti. The request…

Brazil on Track to Eliminate Hepatitis C

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New data on hepatitis C released by the Polaris Observatory shows that nine countries — Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Japan, the Netherlands, and Qatar — are on course to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030. Globally, viral hepatitis kills more than one million people each year, and over 300 million people are chronically infected…

IMF: Latin America’s Recovery on the Right Track

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The Update of the Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere, published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), raised its growth forecasts for Latin America and the Caribbean to 1.2% in 2017 and 1.9% in 2018. A favorable external environment is aiding the recovery. Global demand is strengthening, and easy global financial conditions—low volatility in…

Doing Business: Discover Minas Gerais

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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…

Food Companies Commit to Preserving Brazil’s Savanna

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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…

Is Money Tight?

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Amid the joy of the holiday season, there is a harsh reality — nearly six in ten Americans do not have enough savings to cover an unexpected expense like a $500 car repair or a $1,000 emergency hospital bill, according to a Bank survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International.While 83 percent of U.S.…

Last Chance: Alfredo Volpi at Gladstone Gallery

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