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Portuguese: the Seventh Most Spoken Language in the World
To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not only spoken in Portugal but also in Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In total, nine countries use Portuguese as their main language. They are: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe and East Timor. The combined population of these countries is approximately…
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Cais do Valongo Declared a World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially declared the Archaeological Site of Cais do Valongo, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), a World Heritage Site. The wharf, located in Praça Jornal do Comércio in Rio, is a symbol of the pain of thousands of black slaves brought to Brazil over more than 300 years. The site had…
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Brazil Pioneer in Public Policy for HIV Prevention
Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of HIV transmission, according to the Ministry of Health. The HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis project (ImPrEP) was developed by the Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectology (INI), part of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz).Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of…
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Zika Epidemic Ended, but Rights Issues Persist
According to Human Rights Watch, Brazil has not addressed long-standing human rights issues that allowed the Zika outbreak to worsen, leaving the population vulnerable to future outbreaks and other serious public health risks. The government declared the end of the national public health emergency related to the Zika virus in May 2017. The Human Rights…
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Sports Bring Together Brazilians and Americans
For the first time, former students of U.S. government exchange programs with a sports theme gathered to share experiences and develop partnerships and projects to strengthen the alumni network. The goal of the Sports Alumni Summit, which took place in June, was to outline projects around sports, education, and social inclusion for the next decade.…
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Avianca Launches Daily Flight Miami-São Paulo
On June 26, officials from Miami-Dade County, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), and Avianca Brasil gathered at Miami International Airport to celebrate the launch of the airline’s daily service from Miami to São Paulo, marking Avianca Brasil’s first passenger route to a destination in the U.S. and only its second outside South…
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Brazil Through Its Markets
Traditional tourist spots, markets are special attractions for those visiting Brazilian cities and wanting to learn a bit about their art and culture. Since the typical Brazilian loves markets, these venues can be found in any city across the country.The experience is even deeper if you taste pieces of typical fruits from many states, eat…
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Boat Tour Locations in Brazil
The Brazilian coastline is full of beauty, diversity, and a world of sea as far as the eye can see. Among the coolest ways to explore the tourist spots available here is through boat tours from one island to another. In addition to visiting paradise beaches, you can enjoy the diverse marine fauna, countless species…
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Portuguese Lessons On Demand
Portuguese is rapidly gaining popularity among language learners. Although most of its speakers live in Brazil, there is a significant population of Portuguese speakers in other nations, such as Portugal and Angola. And as more and more tourists from Brazil visit the United States—particularly large cities like New York and Los Angeles, as well as…
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Discover the Art of the Pinacoteca Museum
Located in the building of the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo, the Pinacoteca was inaugurated in 1905 and is the oldest art museum in the city of São Paulo. Its art collection has approximately 1900 artistic, bibliographic, and archival items.The Pinacoteca displays works such as ‘São Paulo’ by Tarsila do Amaral and…