Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Brazil will start exporting pork to India
An agreement closed between the two countries establishes a 30% tariff for the import of the product from Brazil. In addition, the importer also needs to pay a 12% tax, equivalent to the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS). According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the opening began when the Indian government authorized…
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Emergency Works at the National Museum Begin
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) has signed a contract with Concrejato Serviços Técnicos de Engenharia S/A to carry out emergency repairs. As a result, a construction site has been set up next to the institution. The actions were initiated after the Ministry of Education (MEC) released R$ 8.9 million for the museum.…
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São Paulo Metro Turns 50
Compared to other systems like those in London or New York, the São Paulo Metro is a “young” system: in 2018, it celebrates 50 years since its creation – the two metros abroad opened their doors in 1863 and 1904, respectively, while the pioneer in Brazil began operations in September 1974. The date is being…
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Mixtures of Brazilian Culinary Traditions
Over more than 500 years of history, Brazilian cuisine is the result of a great mix of traditions, ingredients, and foods that were introduced not only by the native indigenous population but also by all the waves of immigration that occurred during this period. Each region of the country has its gastronomic peculiarity and its…
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Cofibam Brings Power to the Antarctic Station
The brand Cofibam, a leader in the manufacture of special cables, has long been synonymous with leadership since it was commissioned to develop a pioneering project that would go down in history as one of the most complex and challenging tasks undertaken by the company’s Engineering team. In partnership with the Brazilian Navy, Cofibam developed…
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The Necessary Follow-ups for Business
This question should be raised by many entrepreneurs, especially in a scenario where the business owner knows a potential client, exchanges business cards, and says, “nice to meet you.” For example, how would I develop a relationship with a busy architect so that he includes my work and services in his future decoration project? Simple.…
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South of Brazil welcomes more than two hundred Venezuelans
In another step of the process to welcome Venezuelans arriving in the country, 230 immigrants who were housed in Boa Vista (RR) have been transferred to the municipalities of Porto Alegre, Canoas, Esteio, and Cachoeirinha in Rio Grande do Sul, as well as Curitiba, PR. With this, the number of Venezuelan immigrants sent to other…
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Bilateral Social Security Agreement between Brazil and the U.S. Takes Effect
Three years after the signing of the Bilateral Social Security Agreement between Brazil and the United States, the agreement was enacted in Brazil through Decree No. 9.422/2018. According to the text of the Decree, starting in October 2018, Brazilians residing in the United States who have contributed to Social Security and are currently contributing to…
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Household Consumption Intentions Rise
The Household Consumption Intent Index (ICF) has risen for the second consecutive month, following a series of four declines. In September, the indicator showed growth compared to the previous month, increasing from 86.5 points in August to the current 87.5 points. The ICF is calculated monthly by the Federation of Trade in Goods, Services, and…
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Expanding Engagement with the USA through Tourism
The increase in the arrival of American visitors and investors to Brazil was the subject of a meeting in Brasília between the Minister of Tourism, Vinicius Lummertz, and the counselor of the U.S. Embassy, William Popp.