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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.…
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Fresh U.S. Beef Returns to Brazil
Fresh beef exports from the U.S. are back in Brazil! After a 13-year hiatus, the first shipment of U.S. fresh beef has arrived in Brazil, opening promising long-term market opportunities for the U.S. beef industry. In 2016, the United States exported $6.3 billion in beef and beef products globally. With Brazil’s large market reopened to…
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Brazilian-American Chamber in Miami Launches Mobile App
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (BACCF) has launched a new Community App for iOS and Android devices. In addition to the many benefits available to the business community at large, BACCF members and friends can download the app for free and use it to: access the member directory; view and register for events;…
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Smart Tips to Prevent Identity Theft
More than 13 million consumers in the U.S. become victims of identity theft every year, according to Javelin Strategy and Research, with over $15 billion stolen. Fortunately for consumers, many of these crimes are preventable. “Being a victim of identity theft can be financially devastating for many consumers, a consequence that further underscores the importance…
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Study Shows Cultures Around the World Becoming More “American”
According to a survey of over 15,500 people from 11 cultures, 10 countries, and eight languages, who were asked to describe their cultures in their own words to outsiders, many cultures not only now resemble each other in fundamental areas, but the characteristics they have in common are more pronounced in American culture. The survey…
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Maranhão Revealed in the Voice of Flávia Bittencourt
Brazilian singer and songwriter Flávia Bittencourt brings a taste of the rich and diverse culture of her home state, Maranhão, to the United States through her latest album, “Leve.” She launched the CD/DVD in New York with a pocket show called “Voice and Rhythm” at the Saphira & Ventura gallery on May 17. Flávia Bittencourt…
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Forró in the Dark Releases New Album
Forró in the Dark is a Brazilian forró band with a party vibe in New York City. The band has just released their latest album Sandcastle.
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The Brasilians Receives Press Award
During the 20th edition of the International Brazilian Press Award, held last May in Florida, the newspaper The Brasilians was honored with the special award “Jubilee” for its 45 years of uninterrupted publication, which will be celebrated this year. The Brasilians, founded in 1972, is the oldest newspaper among the Brazilian community newspapers currently published…
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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…