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Eike Batista: From 7th Richest Man to Prisoner
A cement bunk bed, a shower, a cold water shower, and a hole in the ground as a toilet. This is a cell in Bangu 9 prison, in the humble neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Eike Batista (60), the Brazilian businessman who became the seventh richest man in the world, with a fortune of about…
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Indicators Show Increased Confidence in Brazil
Important economic indicators have begun to show a positive trajectory. Falling country risk, rising stock market, and a strengthened real against the dollar point to a better country, increasingly close to returning to sustainable growth. These indicators show that Brazil has become more reliable and stable for investors and consumers. Therefore, GDP projections for this…
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Security: Government Creates Rules to Combat Terrorism
Brazil has published two administrative regulations to standardize procedures for blocking access to the assets and properties of individuals convicted of terrorism. This measure results from a resolution of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) aimed at preventing the financing and expansion of terrorism worldwide. When individuals or companies are included on the UNSC sanctions…
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Itaipu is Once Again a Global Leader in Energy Generation
In December of last year, the binational Itaipu plant reached 98,800,319 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy generation, surpassing the previous record held by the Three Gorges plant in China. The milestone was achieved thirteen hours after Itaipu broke its own record of 98.6 million MWh set in 2013. The world record for annual energy generation adds…
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Brazilian is one of the most influential Latin Americans in the world
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Brazilian José Graziano da Silva (photo), has been elected one of the most influential Latin Americans in the world by América Economía magazine. In the “Latin American Global 2016” ranking, recently published by the magazine, the head of the UN agency was…
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Women in the Workplace, Good for the Brazilian Economy
International Women’s Day is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also represents a call to action to accelerate gender parity. In the Brazilian workplace, this issue remains a cause for concern and discussion. The work hour of a woman is still worth a quarter less…
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Increase in Tourist Flow to Brazil After Visa Exemption
The visa exemption for tourists from the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia, implemented for the period of the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games, has yielded positive results in tourist flow. A survey conducted by the Ministry of Tourism in conjunction with the Federal Police concluded that the total number of foreign tourists from the…
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Festivals That Bring Good Music
Born in New Orleans, United States, jazz emerged from the interaction between the contradictions of America. Jazz is considered an art based on innovation, reinventing itself as it is created. Jazz has freedom and improvisation for many personal styles. Its simplicity, combined with contagious innovation, spontaneity, freshness of compositions, and the emotional genius of its…
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Valentine’s Day: The Best Destinations in South America
Machu Picchu For couples interested in history and UNESCO World Heritage sites, visit one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. It’s hard to compete with the mysterious and impressive Inca citadel. Spend a cozy night in the charming town of Aguas Calientes and wake up early to see the sun rise…
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Cycling the Estrada Real in Brazil
One of the oldest, most beautiful, and historic roads in Brazil invites you to a breathtaking adventure. In the 17th century, the Portuguese Crown created an official route for the gold production from the center of the country to reach the ports. Thus, a route of over 1,630 km was born, cutting through three Brazilian…