Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Minas Gerais is crowned one of the ten most welcoming regions in the world
The hospitality of this Brazilian destination was recognized by travelers in reviews made on the travel platform Booking.com, after staying in accommodations in the state. The only Brazilian representative in the Traveller Review Awards 2021, Minas Gerais celebrated its 300th anniversary last month (02.12) and is known for its remarkable history, culture, and cuisine, as…
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US Invests in Plastic Removal for Ocean Cleanup
Plastic waste, discarded indiscriminately, has been accumulating in the world’s oceans for years and is increasingly harming local industries that depend on the oceans and coastal waters — especially tourism and aquaculture. Supporting economic vitality is one of the reasons the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) launched its Ocean Plastics Initiative. By supporting specific…
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NASA launches satellite mission to monitor sea level
A joint satellite mission between the U.S. and Europe will collect valuable information about rising ocean levels. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite — named in honor of the former director of NASA’s Earth Science Division — was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in November 2021. “The Earth is changing, and this satellite will…
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Americans Launch Eco-Friendly Fashion Trend
American companies are finding innovative ways to reduce the environmental cost of fashion. According to the UN, the fashion industry accounts for 10% of carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater. In response, designers and innovators are creating more sustainable and eco-friendly fast fashion options. American innovators, in particular, are rising to the challenge and…
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Longing
Longing is a simple wordBut full of depthOf sadness, of tears, of joyOf feelingOf memoryOf longingAnd in some wayEspecially understood by theBrazilian “Diaspora”. I remember every momentOf my homeland, beloved, loverI feel my chest tightMy heart beating so muchTears arise in my gazeI long for it, I want to return. I love my homelandBeautiful, sensual…
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The Economic Empowerment of Women in the United States
Women are the key to the global economic future and to the recovery effort from the crisis caused by Covid-19. This is stated in the Call to Action on Women’s Economic Empowerment, led by the U.S., signed in October 2021. The Call to Action is signed by 31 member states from all regions of the…
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USA: Still the Top Choice for International Students
The United States is the number 1 destination in the world for international students, thanks to its diverse educational sector. For the fifth consecutive year, the United States welcomed over 1 million international students during the 2019-2020 academic year, according to the latest Open Doors report, produced by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and…
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Building Bridges Through Cultural Exchange
The United States values educational and cultural exchanges as important tools to help people from other countries better understand American culture, foreign policy, and perspectives. BridgeUSA is the new operational name of the U.S. State Department’s Exchange Visitor Program for exchanges in the private sector. The educational and cultural exchange program has increased mutual understanding…
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Promoting Human Rights is Essential for the U.S.
In the 80 years since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered his Four Freedoms speech, the United States has made these democratic principles the centerpiece of its foreign policy.
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U.S. and Partners Support Economic Recovery in Times of Covid-19
The United States is leading international efforts to help low-income countries focus resources on recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Countries around the world have faced rising health costs and declining revenues in 2020. In this way, the United States, in partnership with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, has led other major economies…