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Santa Catarina is a Hidden Gem in Brazil
Discovering a place that feels like a hidden gem is a rare experience, but that’s exactly what happens when you explore Santa Catarina. It’s not just another spot on the map. It’s a destination that draws you in with its stunning landscapes, rich mix of cultures, and a vibe that’s both relaxed and full of…
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Ex-Rep. George Santos Sentenced to 7 Years and 3 Months in Prison
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, son of a Brazilian immigrant, was sentenced on Friday (25) to 87 months — more than seven years — in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The 36-year-old New York Republican admitted to a series of criminal schemes that exploited his political campaign to defraud donors, divert…
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Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello arrested to serve prison sentence for corruption
Former President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested in Maceió to serve an eight-year and ten-month sentence for corruption and money laundering, following an STF decision.
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Pope Francis’ Funeral to Be Held on Saturday, Vatican Announces
The Vatican announced the details of Pope Francis’ funeral, scheduled for Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. At 9:45 a.m., Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis: “Dear brothers and sisters, with profound sadness I must announce the…
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Brazil Adopts Reciprocity Law in Response to Trump’s Trade War
Brazil put into effect its Commercial Reciprocity Law on Monday (April 14). The legislation allows the government to adopt trade measures against countries and blocs that impose unilateral barriers to Brazilian products. The text was approved by Congress at the beginning of the month and was sanctioned last week without vetoes by President Luiz Inácio…
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes extensive abdominal surgery linked to 2018 stabbing
Former President Jair Bolsonaro recovers in the ICU after 12-hour abdominal surgery related to 2018 stabbing.
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China Raises Tariffs on the US to 125%, Escalating Trade War
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs by raising its own on American products to 125%, escalating the trade war. The country is accelerating purchases of Brazilian soybeans to avoid dependence on the US.
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Brazilian film “The Secret Agent” to compete for Palme d’Or at Cannes
The Brazilian film “The Secret Agent”, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, has been selected for the 78th Cannes Film Festival and will now compete for the Palme d’Or. The announcement was made in Paris on Thursday (April 10). The French festival, one of the most prestigious in the world, will take place from May 13 to…
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Brazil Starts Requiring Visas from Citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia Starting April 10
Starting this Thursday (April 10), citizens holding passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States will be required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil, as the executive decree establishing the requirement comes into effect. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Brazilian government’s decision was made in May 2023, based on the principle…