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Sport Fishing Destinations in Brazil
Home to about 35 thousand kilometers of internal waterways and one of the largest supplies of freshwater in the world, Brazil is the ideal destination for sport fishing. There are several places that offer not only perfect conditions for fishing but also fascinating natural landscapes.Mato GrossoThe combination of natural beauty and a wide variety of…
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TSA Expects Record Travel Volumes for Independence Day Weekend
As air travelers prepare to take off this Independence Day holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gearing up for a sustained period of high passenger volumes. The TSA expects to screen more than 32 million individuals from Thursday, June 27, through Monday, July 8, representing a 5.4% increase compared to travel volumes during the…
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Supreme Federal Court Decriminalizes Possession of Marijuana for Personal Use
By a majority of votes, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) decided on Tuesday (25) to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for personal use. The ruling concluded after nine years of successive suspensions. The number of ministers who voted for and against decriminalization has not yet been officially disclosed. With the decision, possession of marijuana remains…
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Record Fires Consume the Brazilian Pantanal
The largest continuous wetland area on the planet, the Pantanal, recorded 9,014 fire outbreaks in the last 12 months, nearly seven times more than the 1,298 recorded in the same period last year. The data comes from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Particularly impressive, besides the higher number of fires, is the early…
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Lula Will Allow Casinos in Brazil
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Politics, TourismBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Friday (June 21) that he will sanction the bill that legalizes casinos and gambling in Brazil. In his view, however, this is not “what will save the country” in terms of revenue and job creation. In an interview with Rádio Meio Norte in Teresina, in the…
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Copa América 2024 starts this Thursday (June 20)
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The Copa América 2024 football tournament leaves South America for the second time in its 108-year history, with the United States of America as the host for the 2024 edition. The current champions, Argentina, will face debutants Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The opening ceremony will begin one…
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Support for Flood Victims in Rio Grande do Sul
The Federal Government, through the Banco do Brasil Foundation (FBB), has opened an account at Banco do Brasil S.A. to receive financial donations for the victims of the natural disaster in Rio Grande do Sul.How to donate: Bank: Banco do Brasil S.A.Agency: 1607 ESC Federal Government (DF)Account: Fundação Enchentes RSSWIFT: BRASBRRJCTABNF: Banco do Brasil FoundationIBAN:…
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Your American Passport Can Be Renewed Online. See If You Qualify?
The U.S. Department of State reopened its online passport renewal portal on Wednesday (12), bringing back an experimental service that had not been available for over a year. The service, available to a limited number of travelers who meet certain requirements, is part of a beta program designed to expedite the passport renewal process for…
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Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New York Mobile ID
Governor Kathy Hochul announced (June 11) that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched the New York Mobile ID, a highly secure digital version of a driver’s license, learner’s permit, or state-issued ID on a smartphone. The Mobile ID is available for iOS and Android users. Anyone who has a valid…
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Brazil’s Economy Grows 2.5% in the First Quarter. Lula Says ‘Brazil is on the Right Track’
The Brazilian economy grew 2.5% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year. In relation to the last quarter of 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which encompasses the total of all goods and services produced in the country, rose by 0.8%. In the last 12 months, the country’s…