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Brazil and the US Discuss Ways to Strengthen Relations
President Michel Temer and US Vice President Mike Pence (photo) spoke by phone about how to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Job creation and stimulating economic growth were the main topics discussed between the two leaders. Both also highlighted the importance of shared values between the United States and Brazil, including respect for…
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Brazil leads inclusive internet ranking in Latin America
The Secretary of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications, André Borges, participated in discussions about the study ‘Inclusive Internet Index’ in Barcelona, Spain. A study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit placed Brazil in first place in the inclusive internet ranking among Latin American countries and 18th in relation to the…
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The Worst Is Behind Us
The re-elected president of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce Brazil-U.S. (Amcham), Hélio Magalhães, stated that it is now a unanimous opinion among business leaders that the worst of the recession in Brazil is behind us.
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517 Years of the Discovery or Conquest of Brazil?
On April 22, 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destination), led by Pedro Álvares Cabral, accidentally arrived in Brazil. The place where they landed was named Porto Seguro (Porto Seguro). The famous Pau-Brasil (a type of Brazilian wood used as a dye) was Brazil’s main immediate export. In fact, the name of this…
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Pantanal is a finalist in the sustainable tourism award
The Caiman Ecological Refuge, located in the Brazilian Pantanal region (state of Mato Grosso do Sul), will represent Brazil as a finalist in the WTTC’s Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, aimed at organizations and establishments that adopt best environmental practices. The awardees are selected based on their efforts towards biodiversity conservation, protection of natural habitats, and…
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Pantanal – The Largest Wetland in the World
In the center of the South American continent lies the largest wetland in the world: the Pantanal.
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Yellow Fever Vaccine Available for Travelers
Public health authorities in Brazil suspect that an outbreak of yellow fever centered in Minas Gerais has resulted in 550 suspected cases and 72 confirmed cases, along with 40 confirmed deaths. Three of the deaths were reported in the neighboring state of São Paulo, but were contracted in the endemic area, according to reports. The…
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Want to discover what the official workplace of the President of Brazil is like?
Have you ever thought about traveling to a country and being able to see where the president works and visit such an artistic building as the Palácio do Planalto in Brasília?Public visitation programs are offered to the general public on Sundays, from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. A total of two hundred tickets are distributed…
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How Much Money Can Be Brought to Brazil in Cash?
When traveling abroad, it is always advisable to carry cash, in addition to credit cards and other means. In Brazil, the maximum amount you can bring is 10,000 reais (the local currency). Otherwise, you will need to declare the total amount to customs. The form is available for completion up to 30 days before the…
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Learn More About Brazil: Digital Platform Offers Publications
Gale NewsVault, a digital platform offered by the Portal de Periódicos of the Brazilian Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes), brings together historical data covering the last 400 years of publications in major international print media. Access is free. The platform has accumulated over ten million digitized pages from journals such as…