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Nowadays, consumers are becoming more aware of the benefits of açaí, particularly in the use of açaí products in the production of organic cosmetics. Açaí products are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and help in skin regeneration. Additionally, açaí has numerous benefits for the skin, which is why it is used in various…

From the Favelas of Rio to Successful Entrepreneur in the United States

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in Brazil, Business

Black Women of Brazil apresenta Monica Costa, uma empresária afro-brasileira das favelas do Rio de Janeiro, que superou origens humildes para realizar o sonho americano. Há catorze anos, Monica e seu marido, Francisco, fundaram a Wilniq Auto Body and Mechanical Repair (nomeada em homenagem aos filhos William e Monique). O negócio cresceu para se tornar…

Income for Women

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in Business

Fabiana Milazzo, a Brazilian designer, opened the doors to her first international store in Los Angeles, on Melrose Place, in March 2017. The designer created the “Income for Women” project in partnership with the NGO “Ação Moradia” (Housing Action), featured on CNN. The project aims to strengthen family ties between mothers and their children, without…

The Resurgence of Latin America as a ‘Next Generation Continent’

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in Business

After surviving years of economic turmoil, Latin America is gradually shedding its dependence on external forces, such as global commodity and oil prices. The stabilization of commodity markets coincided with the rise of consumerism in Latin America, along with the accelerated growth of economies like Peru and Chile. In the next decade, the continent will…

Baroque and Historic Cities

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in Brazil, Inside, Tourism

When most people think of Brazil, the first things that come to mind are the beaches and the sun; however, this country has incredible architecture and a lot of history to tell. The Brazil was colonized by Portugal and, during the 17th century, some of its cities became centers for gold export. A rich architecture…

Lygia Pape: A Multitude of Forms

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The first major retrospective exhibition in the United States dedicated to Brazilian artist Lygia Pape (1927–2004) is currently on display at The Met Breuer. A critical figure in the development of modern Brazilian art, Pape uniquely combined geometric abstraction with notions of body, time, and space, aiming to integrate the artwork with life experience. Covering…

Brazilian Teen Shines in New York Ballet

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A 13-year-old native of Manhattan and Brazilian is taking the ballet scene by storm. Lara Galinari began her passion for dance at Montessori School in Astoria, Queens. In her first performance in a Mother’s Day musical, Lara used her creativity and natural charisma to earn many applause and excitement from the audience. Since then, Lara’s…

Eliane Elias Launches New Album

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Eliane Elias is on an impressive streak of recordings. Following the success of her Grammy-winning 2015 release “Made in Brazil,” the renowned pianist, composer, and vocalist is back with her new album “Dance of Time,” recently released by Concord Jazz. A tribute both to the centenary of Brazilian samba and to Elias’s own multifaceted musical…

New Laws Grant Rights to Brazilian Women

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in Brazil

President Temer signed laws benefiting Brazilian women. The first sanctioned project enrolls Zuleika Angel Jones, known as Zuzu Angel, one of the most important and innovative Brazilian designers, in the Book of Heroes and Heroines of the Homeland. The second amends the Penal Code to prohibit the use of handcuffs on pregnant women during childbirth…

Documentary Celebrates the Life and Music of Sergio Mendes

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