Author: NEWSPAPER The Brasilians
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National Force to Reinforce Security at the Olympics
The Ministry of Justice and Citizenship has authorized the deployment of the National Force at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in support of the Extraordinary Secretariat for Security for Major Events (Sesge). The operation and the number of professionals to be made available will follow the joint planning between the involved agencies.PreparationThe training…
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Brazil in Concert presents – Legião Urbana XXX years
Brazil in Concert Group presents the show that is part of the band’s tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Legião’s first album. In addition to Bonfá and Villa-Lobos, the group now includes André Frateschi (vocals), Lucas Vasconcellos (guitar), Mauro Berman (bass), and Roberto Pollo (keyboards). The performance is a tribute to the…
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Brazilian Farm Market: an Opportunity for Investor
Piaui is strategically located near two ports and is close to major lo- cal markets providing significant economic advantage for exports and receiving inputs as infrastructure in the region continues to progress. This particular region of Brazil is known for excellent weather, soils and topography. However, land prices in the area are still significantly lower…
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Study Reveals: Rio 2016 is Set to Incur $1.6 Billion Cost
The Rio Games are on track to incur a cost overun of USD 1.6 billion, or 51% in real terms out of total sports-related costs of $4.6 billion, according to a new study from Oxford University’s Saïd Business School. ‘The billion-dollar-plus cost overrun on the Rio Games comes at a time when Brazil can ill…
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El Niño Could Drive Intense Fire Season in the Amazon
The long-lasting effects of El Niño are projected to cause an intense fire season in the Amazon, according to the 2016 seasonal fire forecast from scientists at NASA and the University of California. El Niño conditions in 2015 and early 2016 altered rainfall patterns around the world. In the Amazon, El Niño reduced rainfall during…
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Brazilian Cities Advance in Bloomberg’s Mayors Challenge
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the 20 Latin American and Caribbean cities selected as finalists in its 2016 Mayors Challenge, a competition that encourages cities to generate bold ideas that solve urban challenges and improve city life – and have potential to spread. The finalists, hailing from 10 countries, will move forward to compete for a $5 million USD grand prize and four…
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Brazilian Mine Disaster: Settlement Suspended
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice suspended the settlement reached between the Government of Brazil and Samar- co Mining S.A., and its parent companies Vale S.A. and BHP Billiton Brazil Ltda in response to what has been described as the worst socio-environmental disaster in the country’s history. The United Nations Humans Right Council considered that…
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Regional Integration
Britain’s exit from the European Union is provoking alarm in the entire world. Does Brexit mean the beginning of regional disintegration? If the European project is failing, should Brazil reconsider its commitment to regional integration? According to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regional integration is a priority for Brazilian diplomacy. “Brazil encourages Regional Integration…
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Ski Season
When the first flakes of snow begin to accumulate on the ground, ski lovers from all over the world rush to the United States to tackle some of the most renowned slopes on the planet. It doesn’t matter if you’re hitting the trails for the first time or if you’re the type who can’t wait…
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Holidays with the Moose of Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, in the northwest of Wyoming, known for their stunning landscapes, cozy lodges, and extensive ski trails, attract thousands of visitors each year, including the most exotic visitors, such as the Jackson moose herd, the largest group of moose in the world.As temperatures drop in the nearby mountains,…