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Looking for sustainable and convenient coffee? Here’s what you need to know
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Music, hairstyles, and fashions may change over time, but one thing remains constant: Americans love their coffee, and it seems they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. In fact, the number of Americans who drank coffee in the last day (65%) – more than any other beverage – is on the rise,…
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Brazilian Government Extends Visa Waiver for Americans
The Brazilian government announced that it will extend the visa waiver for Americans, Canadians, and Australians planning to visit Brazil for tourism or business until January 9, 2024. Previously, the visa requirement for citizens of these countries was set to resume on October 1, 2023. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the change is…
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Drex: Central Bank of Brazil to Launch Virtual Currency in 2024
The Central Bank of Brazil announced its plan to adopt a virtual currency by 2024, called “Drex,” which will have a value equivalent to the physical money currently in circulation.
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H&M enters Brazil
H&M announces plans to launch its stores in Brazil in 2025. H&M continues its expansion in Latin America by initially entering the major cities in Southeast Brazil, aiming to further increase its presence throughout the country over time. H&M opened its first store in Latin America in Mexico in 2012, and today it is also…
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Brazil Attracts 41% of Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America in 2022
Benefiting from the global economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America and the Caribbean recorded an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022, reaching a historic high, as announced by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Last year, the region attracted US$ 224.58 billion in foreign investments to its…
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Micro and Small Enterprises Create Seven out of Ten Jobs in Brazil
A study conducted by the Brazilian Service of Support for Micro and Small Enterprises (Sebrae) reveals that micro and small enterprises were responsible for creating seven out of every ten formal jobs this year. From January to May, Brazil generated a total of 865,360 formal jobs, with micro and small enterprises accounting for 594,213 of…
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From Train Tracks to Cycling Trails
The United States has thousands of miles of abandoned railway tracks that trains no longer use. Rails to Trails, a non-profit organization, works with local and state governments to develop extensive park systems coast to coast along former railway lines converted into trails. So far, they have created 56,327 kilometers of new trails and have…
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Anavilhanas National Park
Anavilhanas National Park is the ideal destination for visitors seeking a complete ecotourism experience. An impressive wildlife, lush vegetation, lakes, and a sky full of stars make the region a truly magical place. The National Park comprises 400 islands, several lakes, rivers, igapós (flooded forests with black waters), and an impressively diverse wildlife and vegetation.…
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Born 150 Years Ago, Aviation Pioneer Santos Dumont Made History
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Passengers traveling on the air bridge from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro land at Santos Dumont Airport in the city, which opened its doors for the first time in 1936. In the spacious arrivals hall, with vast glass windows overlooking the runways and the stunning Guanabara Bay in the background, travelers cannot help but…