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1 in 10 Babies in the World is Born Prematurely, with Major Impacts on Health and Survival
1 in 10 babies worldwide are born prematurely, highlighting urgent health and survival challenges.
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New Travel Requirement for Europe Delayed Again to 2025
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to take effect next year, has been postponed – again – to 2025. The requirement – an online travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS – applies to visitors from 30 European countries, including popular destinations such as France, Germany, Greece,…
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Brazil: The Best Destination for Ecotourism, According to Forbes
Forbes Advisor conducted a survey to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. The score is based on factors such as the number of animal and plant species found in a country, the number of species per 10 km², the percentage of the country’s land mass that is protected, and the number…
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Ancient Rock Engravings Found in the Amazon River
A severe drought in the Amazon River has exposed ancient rock engravings that had been submerged for centuries. The engravings, depicting human faces and other figures, are estimated to be between 1,000 and 2,000 years old. The engravings were discovered at a site known as Ponto das Lajes, on the Rio Negro, one of the…
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On Children’s Day in Brazil, Lula Appeals for Palestinian and Israeli Children
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva published a plea to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the international community in defense of Palestinian and Israeli children.
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Latin American Victims of the War in Israel
As of Wednesday morning (11), Latin American governments had confirmed the deaths of seven Argentinians, two Brazilians, two Peruvians, one Colombian, and one Paraguayan.
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Halloween Shines a Light on Brazilian Folklore
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Brazilians are celebrating Halloween more than ever. Although the tradition has never been part of Brazilian culture, in recent decades there has been a sort of “cultural embedding” of Halloween in Brazil. On October 31, children go to school dressed in spooky costumes, adults throw macabre-themed parties, and neighbors hand out candy. The Brazilian population…
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The Head Collector: A New Book by Ana Matsusaki
Brazilian author and illustrator Ana Matsusaki visited the United States in October to launch her book “The Head Collector,” translated from Portuguese by Bruna Dantas Lobato. The book explores the delicate and complex cultural aspects of death. Official synopses say: There are all kinds of collections in this world… serious, funny, strange. Imagination knows no…
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Rio is the First Portuguese-Speaking City Chosen by UNESCO as World Book Capital
The title of World Book Capital is awarded annually by UNESCO to a city that has demonstrated excellence in its activities to promote reading. The city of Rio de Janeiro was selected for the title in 2023, becoming the first Portuguese-speaking city to receive the honor. The city will assume this role starting April 23,…
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Know What Precautions to Take in High Temperatures in Brazil
Brazil, a typical tropical country, has been facing an intense heatwave in recent weeks, with temperatures reaching 40º C and low humidity. It is just the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The weather is certainly an attraction for travelers from the Northern Hemisphere, particularly, but in some destinations, it is necessary to take…