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Tocantins: A Young State with a View Like No Other
The young and promising state of Tocantins was created in the Federal Constitution of 1988; however, despite its few years of political establishment, its history dates back over 300 years of occupation by European settlers who arrived and found various indigenous ethnicities already inhabiting the region. Gold was the first wealth found in the area,…
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Summer Vacation: Children’s Opinions Matter
Planning that big summer vacation or family holiday? Skip the internet research and call the kids instead. A survey conducted by HomeAway, a vacation rental company, and FamilyFun magazine found that when it comes to travel planning, kids have immense power. Eighty-seven percent of parents surveyed in the U.S. said their children participate in planning…
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“Cinderella Samba” Returns to NYC Parks
This spring and summer, the City Parks Puppet Mobile will present free performances of “Cinderella Samba” in parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City. “Cinderella Samba” is a contemporary version of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella.” The production takes place in the lush landscape of Brazil, where, thanks to the help of her…
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Brazil on the Path to a Sustainable Life
The UN member countries, including Brazil, have new challenges to meet by 2030. As part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), these countries have committed to achieving 169 targets through integrated actions among ministries, public agencies, and organizations. The topic was discussed in a meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Science, Technology, Innovations, and Communications,…
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Paulo Bruscky Solo Exhibition in New York
Nara Roesler Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Paulo Bruscky, a Brazilian from Recife. The exhibition showcases the artist’s classified ads, as well as documentation of historical performances, illustrating the seminal body of work of the artist over more than five decades, many of which were never completed due to censorship imposed by the…
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Social Security Reform in Brazil
Brazil is currently discussing a project to reform its social security system. The topic is controversial, but most of the population agrees that a reform is necessary, although they do not agree with the current government’s proposal. The social security system in Brazil is an exception compared to social security systems in developed countries and…
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Brazilian Cordel Literature Now Available
Researchers and fans of Brazilian cordéis now have another option to obtain information about this popular genre of Brazilian culture online. The Library of Congress of the USA, through its office in Rio de Janeiro, has made a digital collection available on the subject – the Brazil Cordel Literature Web Archive. Visit the collection at…
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Ministry of Health Declares End of Zika Emergency
The Minister of Health, Ricardo Barros, announced the end of the National Public Health Emergency caused by the Zika virus and its association with microcephaly and other neurological conditions. The number of reported cases has dropped by 95% in the first months of this year compared to the same period in 2016. Therefore, Brazil no…
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Tom Zé Presents a Night of Samba & Bossa Nova
The legendary musician Tom Zé, the avant-garde conscience of the Brazilian Tropicália movement of the 1960s, presents a night of samba and bossa nova reimagined as only he knows how to do. An audacious innovator whose records created captivating experimental alliances between rock, folk, electronic music, and found sounds. Zé fell into obscurity until the…
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Victims of Human Trafficking Authorized to Stay in Brazil
Victims of human trafficking have obtained the right to permanent residency in Brazil. To have an identification document issued, foreigners must appear in person before the Federal Police carrying an official letter or a technical report issued by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, or the Labor Inspection, confirming the occurrence of the…