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Luiz Melodia, talented Brazilian singer, dies at 66
Luiz Melodia, actor, singer, and songwriter of Brazilian MPB, rock, blues, soul, and samba, passed away in early August, leaving a valuable legacy to Brazilian music. Outside the establishment of the music industry, Luís Melodia is a talented composer and performer who paid the price for his independence with an erratic discography. His songs, many…
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Brazil and the USA United Against Transnational Crime
With the aim of intensifying the fight against drug, arms, and human trafficking, as well as the repression of financial crime, Brazil and the United States ratified several bilateral agreements during a recent trip to Washington DC. The mission was led by Brazil’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Torquato Jardim. According to Jardim, the…
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ArtBrazil in Florida
ArtBrazil is an annual multimedia contemporary art fair that promotes and showcases the work of visual artists to the American and international public. This year’s opening night will be on Thursday, September 14. The idea behind this 30-day exhibition and artistic gathering is not only to exchange experiences and brainstorm among artists from different parts…
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For a More Effective BNDES
Broad reforms to modernize the state-owned National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) could help Brazil support productivity growth and job creation by making better use of investment capital, according to a new study by the World Bank Group, “Towards a More Effective BNDES.” The study provides the Brazilian government with recommendations to establish…
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Wine Circuit in Serra Gaúcha
Discover Serra Gaúcha, the heart of Brazilian wine production, with family and industrial wineries, Italian cuisine, Maria Fumaça tours, and historical routes in Caxias do Sul and Bento Gonçalves.
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Population Can Help Shape the Climate Change Debate
The Ministry of the Environment (MMA) is developing a web portal for education and public awareness about climate change and invites society to participate. The EducaClima portal, which will be launched by the end of this year, will provide information from both government entities and civil society organizations engaged with the topic. The main sections…
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Brazil is One of the World Leaders in Tobacco Control
A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that Brazil is one of the world leaders in tobacco control. The study also shows that one in ten deaths caused by diseases worldwide is attributable to cigarettes. “The country is listed as one of the eight low- and middle-income nations that have managed to…
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Largest Car Sharing Service Launched in Brazil
The project began with a pilot that will be followed by a full launch in September 2017. The service was officially opened to the public with a total of 95 vehicles – 80 Smart cars and 15 fully electric BMW i3s. The first of its kind in the country, this eco-friendly fleet from Urbano will…
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Brazil to Lead Soybean Production by 2026
Brazil will surpass the United States to become the world’s largest soybean producer in ten years. This forecast is in the report Agricultural Outlook 2017-2026, released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). According to the report, soybean production in Brazil is expected to grow at…
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Startup visa improve the lives of Brazilian students
New York-based educational technology startup, EduSynch (https://edusynch.com), has partnered with Guia do Estudante, the largest digital platform for students in Brazil. As part of Grupo Abril, the largest publisher in Brazil, Guia do Estudante receives over 4 million visitors per month. This partnership marks the first time that Guia is launching a digital product focused…