Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Delinquency in Brazil May Lead to Passport Loss
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has ruled that it is constitutional for the judiciary to order the seizure of the passport and driver’s license (CNH) of delinquent individuals. These sanctions were already provided for in the Code of Civil Procedure as a coercive measure to compel citizens to settle their debts. However, the Workers’ Party…
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Amazon? Walmart? Do You Know What the Most Used Shopping App in the U.S. Is Right Now?
A new online shopping platform linked to one of China’s leading retailers has quickly become the most downloaded app in the United States, surpassing Amazon and Walmart. Temu, an online retailer based in Boston, which shares ownership with the Chinese social commerce giant Pinduoduo, is capturing the American consumer market. The superstore sells everything from…
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CPF Becomes Mandatory to Request Services at the Consulate
Those who have moved their residence abroad often forget about the CPF, the Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas, an identification document for taxpayers issued by the Brazilian Federal Revenue. However, starting in 2024, Brazilian consulates will require the CPF on service request forms. “Every Brazilian citizen of any age who comes here to the consulate to…
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WHO Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
The World Health Organization confirmed this week that Equatorial Guinea is experiencing its first outbreak of Marburg disease, a condition caused by a virus that has resulted in at least nine deaths in the small West African country. There are another 16 suspected cases, according to the agency.What is the Marburg virus? Like Ebola, the…
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Florida to Expand Controversial Immigrant Transport Program to Other States
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday (15) that expands a controversial state program for transporting immigrants to other states. “Florida is using all available tools to protect our citizens from Biden’s open border policies,” DeSantis wrote on Twitter. “I am pleased to have signed the legislation to continue the program of transporting…
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Bolsonaro Breaks Silence and Claims He Will Return to Brazil Next Month
In his first interview – granted to The Wall Street Journal – since leaving Brazil and the presidency on December 30, 2022, and taking refuge in Orlando, Florida, former president Jair Bolsonaro stated that he plans to return to Brazil next month to lead the opposition. The statements come at a time when the former…
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What We Know About the Shooting at Michigan State University
On Monday night (13), a shooter opened fire in two buildings on the campus of Michigan State University, killing three students and seriously injuring five others. For hours, students, faculty, and staff sheltered in place, many in dormitories and other campus buildings, while hundreds of police searched for the shooter. Authorities found him dead, apparently…
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Attempt to Boycott the Paris Olympics Gains Supporters
With the Paris Olympics next year approaching and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine becoming a prolonged conflict, Ukraine’s Minister of Sports renewed a threat to boycott the games if Russia is allowed to participate in the competition. He also stated that Kiev would lobby for other nations to join in the boycott. So far, no nation…
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Traveling on a Budget
After long periods at home due to the pandemic, people are eager to pack their bags and hit the road. But with superinflation hurting the pockets of Americans, many are looking for ways to travel on a budget, opting for shorter trips or avoiding luxury hotels. According to data from the Trivago platform, two- and…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various parts of the world on February 14, including here in the United States, where the date is one of the favorites among Americans. But contrary to what many think, Valentine’s Day is not the same as Valentine’s Day in Brazil; it is a day to show affection to everyone…