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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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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…
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Electronic Visas for American Citizens
As part of the “Tourism + Brazil” program, the Ministry of Tourism proposed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the implementation of an electronic visa system by the end of this year, initially for tourists coming from the USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan. The Minister of Tourism stated that he is also considering the inclusion…
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Modernizing Labor Relations
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil approved a bill that modernizes labor relations in the country. Some of the main improvements that the new project introduces to the current CLT include the prevalence of negotiated agreements over legislation, regulations for intermittent and temporary work, and more flexibility regarding how employees can split their vacation days,…
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People Prefer Relaxing Vacations to Active Ones
In an online survey conducted by GfK in 17 countries, well over half (59%) of people say they prefer vacations “where I relax and take things at the right pace.” This compares to just over a third (35%) who prefer “active vacations where I do or see a lot of things.” Only 6% are unsure…
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São Paulo Governor Seeks to Expand Brazil-U.S. Business
LIDE – Group of Business Leaders, together with the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Luiz Fernando Furlan and Alexandre Bettamio, respectively, held a Forum last month to present investment opportunities in the state of São Paulo. The event was attended by the Governor of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, the Mayor of São Paulo, João…
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Brazilian Satellite Promotes Digital Inclusion
A Tecnologia Espacial anunciou o bem-sucedido lançamento do Satélite Geoestacionário de Defesa e Comunicações Estratégicas (SGDC), realizado no Centro Espacial da Guiana, em Kourou, Guiana Francesa. O SGDC deve fornecer cobertura de serviços de internet em todo o território brasileiro, além de prover um meio seguro e soberano para as comunicações estratégicas do governo brasileiro.…