Author: NEWSPAPER The Brasilians
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Alert for Pregnant Women in Miami and Surrounding Areas
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a statement advising pregnant women in general to avoid visiting the Wynwood area in Miami. So far, the Florida Department of Health has confirmed 12 cases of locally transmitted Zika virus in the area. Two additional cases of local transmission have been confirmed in…
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The Best Place to Retire in the USA
Planning to retire in the United States? If the answer is yes, it’s good to have an idea of which places offer the best quality for living in the last phase of life. There are several lists enumerating “the best places to retire.” But finding the place that truly suits you is always what matters…
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US and Brazil Seal Agreement on Fresh Beef
The United States and Brazil signed the fresh beef trade agreement. The conclusion of the negotiations was finalized in Washington during the IX Agricultural Advisory Committee (CCA) of the two countries. The expectation is that shipments will begin in 90 days, after the completion of administrative procedures. “This document represents the recognition of Brazil’s sanitary…
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Chance of legalization for those who crossed the border
USCIS has expanded a measure that allows certain immigrants to apply for permanent residency without leaving the United States. A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that starting August 29, eligible immigrants for the green card who have not yet applied for the document because they fear leaving the United States to receive the…
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Brazilian Culture Abroad
Promoting Brazilian culture abroad is one of the priorities of the new administration. This statement was made during a meeting between the Ministry of Culture and the director of the Cultural Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The goal of the meeting was to strengthen the partnership between the ministries to enable greater promotion…
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Airline Must Refund Boarding Fee
The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) intends to simplify the process of refunding the boarding fee in the event of flight cancellation. The agency sent a notice to airlines to reaffirm the obligation to refund the boarding fee when a passenger cancels their trip. According to ANAC, the boarding fee cannot be included as a…
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Brazil in Command of Soybean Production
Brazil is set to become the world’s largest soybean producer within the next ten years, surpassing the United States. This forecast was made by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The international organization published a study called Agricultural Outlook 2016-2025, which provides insights into agricultural production worldwide in the coming years.…
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Health Guide to Brazil
The Brazilian government just launched the “Traveler’s Health” guide, a website with useful health information created to assist tourists before and during their trips to Brazil and other destinations. On the “Preparations for the trip” section, visitors will find general health tips, specific precautions for pregnant women and information concerning vaccination, the zika virus and…
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Tourists Wish to go Back
Around 6.3 million foreign tourists visited Brazil in 2015 and 95.5% stated they wish to go back to the country, according to a survey by the Ministry of Tourism. Also, 86.5% of the tourists claimed the trip to Brazil overcame their expectations. Brazilian hospitality, gastronomy, accommodation and restaurants were listed among the positive reasons in…
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“Peão de Boiadeiro” Party
This event deserves special attention. During 10 days, the city of Barretos, in São Paulo, becomes the world’s largest country city. Barretos is 438 kilometers far from São Paulo and 127 kilometers far from Ribeirão Preto. The biggest rodeo party in the world offers more than rodeos. The diversity of this event, in which millions…