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Brazilian Peacekeepers to be Sent to Central Africa
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…
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Brazil on Track to Eliminate Hepatitis C
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…
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IMF: Latin America’s Recovery on the Right Track
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…
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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…
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Is Money Tight?
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.…
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Planning to Buy a House Next Year?
Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms? Yes. A roomy kitchen? Yes. A good-sized backyard, storage space in the attic, and just the right amount of visual appeal? Yes, yes, and yes. Once you’ve found your perfect home, the next step is to find the right mortgage—which can sometimes feel like you’re competing in a contact sport, getting…
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6 Years of Brazilian Theater in New York
Group .BR is the only Brazilian theater company in NYC, showcasing Brazilian culture through performing arts. The group is celebrating its 6th anniversary this year. Group .BR caters to enthusiasts of multicultural arts, contemporary, physical, and avant-garde theater. It produces plays in Portuguese with English subtitles, offering the audience the opportunity to connect with the…
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Michelangelo at The Met: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibition
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…
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Discover Guarapari
Guarapari is a prestigious tourist destination in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, known for its coastal and mountain tourism. It boasts 52 of the most beautiful and popular beaches in Espírito Santo. In addition to the beaches, you will also find islands, lagoons, permanent preservation areas, theme parks, typical cuisine, and the second largest…