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Forró Becomes Cultural Heritage of Brazil
In a unanimous decision, the Advisory Council of Cultural Heritage of the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) declared the traditional matrices of forró as Cultural Heritage of Brazil. The council, composed of representatives from public, private institutions, and civil society, also elected forró as a super musical genre, as it encompasses northeastern…
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Visit Brasil Gallery Highlighted the Amazon in NY
The Parintins Folklore Festival in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará were highlighted at the “Visit Brasil – Amazon Gallery” event held in New York in September. This initiative, a partnership between Embratur and Sebrae, showcased to Americans the diversity, cultural richness, and ancestral flavors of the Amazon region. The president of Embratur, Marcelo Freixo,…
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Among the 38 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World, There’s One in Rio de Janeiro
As tradition, Time Out announced the trendiest areas to visit right now. In first place is Marseille, France, named the coolest neighborhood in the world for 2024. With a “rebellious spirit,” “colorful alleys,” and “graffiti-covered streets,” Notre Dame du Mont in Marseille topped the annual ranking by Time Out in its seventh edition. The 38…
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Eternized in Bronze
The bronze statues of some famous people, such as poets, singers, composers, writers, and soccer players, have become part of the landscape of Rio de Janeiro and coexist with the people walking through the city. The installations, technically named “interactive statues,” are life-sized and richly detailed, reminding us of some moments of the artists that…
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International Tourism Injects US$ 4.8 Billion into Brazil in Just 8 Months
The year 2024 is on track to set a new record for international tourism revenue in Brazil. Data released by the Central Bank shows that foreign tourists injected US$ 4.8 billion into the Brazilian economy from January to August, a figure 9% higher than the same period in 2023, which recorded US$ 4.4 billion. This…
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UN General Assembly: Lula criticizes the inability of world leaders to negotiate
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (24) that, in an attempt to solve the planet’s problems, world leaders are going in circles and achieving inefficient results. Opening the heads of state debate at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, Lula commented on the Pact for the Future, a document adopted…
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X Accused of Bypassing Blockade in Brazil and Faces Daily Fines of Nearly $1 Million
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X is accused of bypassing a blockade in Brazil and faces daily fines of nearly $1 million.
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Now You Can Renew Your American Passport Online
The U.S. Department of State announced that Americans renewing their passports can now do so online.
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Large-Scale Fire Hits Famous Brazilian National Park in the Capital
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The fire consuming the Brasília National Park continues to advance, having burned 700 hectares, as the Federal Police investigates its origin.
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Wildfires Set Records in Brazil
From January to August 2024, wildfires in Brazil affected 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data from the Mapbiomas Fire Monitor, released on Thursday (12). Of this total, 5.65 million hectares were consumed by fire just in August, which accounts for 49% of the total this year. The states of Mato Grosso,…