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Lula proclaimed 2024 as the ‘National Year of Fernando Sabino’
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The Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the law that will declare 2024 as the ‘National Year of Fernando Sabino’. The aim is to celebrate and recognize the significant contribution of the author to Brazilian literature on the centenary of his birth. He would have turned 100 years old on October 12 of…
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Rio strengthens security ahead of carnival festivities
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Rio Carnival celebrations officially began last weekend, along with monitoring efforts to ensure the safety of revelers.
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2023 is the Hottest Year Ever Recorded in Brazil
The year 2023 was the hottest in the history of the planet and also the hottest ever recorded in Brazil. The average temperature in the country was 24.92 degrees Celsius (°C), 0.69°C above the historical average for 1991–2020, which is 24.23°C. According to a survey by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), nine of the…
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One Year After 1/8, STF Keeps 66 Arrested
One year after the invasion of the headquarters of the Brazilian government, the National Congress, and the Federal Supreme Court by vandals dissatisfied with the results of the presidential election, 66 of the more than 2,000 people arrested during the attacks are still in prison for inciting, financing, and/or executing the invasion. The numbers, compiled…
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US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1,125,000 visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, this remarkable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the US consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide a streamlined…
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Visa Requirement for Americans Entering Brazil Extended to April
According to the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to postpone the return of the visa requirement for Americans, Canadians, and Australians visiting Brazil for tourism or business to April 10. The visa requirement was initially set to begin next Wednesday, January 10. As reported by the Brazilian newspaper, President Lula…
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Are You a Capoeira Nerd?
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Are you a capoeira nerd? Well, if you find yourself constantly talking about the latest moves, practices, and philosophies behind this art, then the answer might be yes! But don’t worry, being a capoeira nerd is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it’s something to be proud of! Here are some signs that you…
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Northeastern Fair of São Cristóvão in Rio Becomes State Heritage
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The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Cláudio Castro, enacted a law in November that designates the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas’ as Historical, Touristic, Cultural, and Gastronomic Heritage of the State of Rio. The project, authored by state deputy Tia Ju, was approved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro.…
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Glicéria Tupinambá becomes the first Indigenous artist to represent Brazil alone at the Venice Biennale
Glicéria Tupinambá will represent Brazil at the Venice Biennale in 2024, becoming the first Indigenous artist to occupy the country’s pavilion alone.
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Brazilian Congress Approves Project That Makes Pesticide Use More Flexible
According to the original text, the use of pesticides would be analyzed only by the Ministry of Agriculture. The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) — which currently deliberate alongside the ministry — would become mere advisory bodies. However, to please part of the Lula…