Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Thousands of Brazilian children and adolescents are removed from child labor
According to the Ministry of Labor, 46,984 inspection actions in Brazil removed more than 60,000 children and adolescents from the situation between 2006 and 2015. Data from the National Household Sample Survey (PNAD) indicate that between 2014 and 2015 there was an 18.2% reduction in the number of child labor occurrences among those aged 5…
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WARM-UP FOR BRAZILIAN DAY 2017
If the party is really good, why not make it bigger? Traditionally, BR Day takes place on the Sunday before Labor Day in the United States. But since the party is so good, there’s always that craving for more. This year, fans of the biggest Brazilian party outside Brazil will be able to kick off…
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Meeting of Aloysio Nunes Ferreira and Rex Tillerson
The American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Aloysio Nunes Ferreira. Secretary Tillerson and Minister Nunes emphasized the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and the importance of the partnership between the United States and Brazil. The Secretary thanked his Brazilian counterpart for the support of the Brazilian…
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Brazilian Consulate in Miami Changes Service Hours
The Consulate-General in Miami will now serve the public exclusively by appointment. This new rule will apply to all consular services provided (including passports, registrations, notarial acts, powers of attorney, military and electoral documents, and visas). Service will be refused to those who have not scheduled in advance.The service hours at the Consulate-General have also…
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Creation of Honorary Consulate in Orlando
At the initiative of the Consulate-General in Miami, with the support of the Florida Citizens Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has authorized the creation of an Honorary Consulate in Orlando. Dr. Joel Stewart (photo), the current legal advisor of the Consulate-General, will take on the role of Honorary Consul starting in June. The main…
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Capitals Gain Their Own Domain for the Internet
João Pessoa (PB), Florianópolis (SC), and Porto Alegre (RS) are the first Brazilian cities to have their own “.br” domain for local websites on the internet.
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The Number of Women in the Brazilian Armed Forces is Growing
Between 2015 and 2017, the number of women in the Armed Forces increased from 25,900 to 28,000. This number is expected to rise due to changes in the military career entry system.Currently, the Brazilian Air Force leads in female participation, with 10,800 women in the corps. Their entry into the Officers’ Supply Corps was authorized…
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Brazil is a global reference in breastfeeding
During the launch of the Donate Breast Milk Campaign by the Ministry of Health, the representative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Brazil, Joaquín Molina, stated that the country’s actions to promote breastfeeding are a reference for the world. “Brazil has been an example for other countries, and this is due to its…
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Bruno Goiano, the official DJ of BR Day NY
Everyone knows that BR Day brings a little bit of Brazil to New York. So, at the biggest party held outside the country, you will find Brazilian cuisine, typical products from different regions of Brazil, elements of our culture, such as capoeira and samba, and of course, the highly praised Brazilian music. This year, the…
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Welcome to the state of Kentucky
Discover incredible unique attractions, experience our exclusive culture, and absorb the strong energy that can be seen, heard, and felt all around, from metropolitan nightlife to outdoor adventures for all ages. Visit Kentucky and live the limitless energy that runs wild in the Bluegrass state. The words “horses” and “Kentucky” go together almost as much…