Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Keep an Eye on These 7 States. They Will Decide the American Elections
About 240 million people are eligible to vote in the 2024 election in the U.S., but only a relatively small number of them will likely decide who becomes the next president. These people are residents of the following states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These seven states make up the group…
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Understand the Electoral Process of the United States
Apontados como “a maior democracia do mundo”, os Estados Unidos (EUA) não elegem seu presidente por meio do voto direto. E nem sempre o eleito é aquele que conquista a maioria dos votos. Algo difícil de ser entendido pelos brasileiros, que tiveram, como mote para a retomada da democracia, nos anos 80, o lema Diretas…
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Assassins of Marielle Franco Are Sentenced
The confessed assassins of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes — former military police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz — were sentenced on Thursday (10/31) by a jury in Rio de Janeiro. Ronnie Lessa received a prison sentence of 78 years, nine months, and 30 days. Élcio de Queiroz received 59…
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Proclamation of the Republic
The Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic, also referred to in the History of Brazil as the Republican Coup or Coup of 1889, was a political-military coup that occurred on November 15, 1889, which established the presidential republican form of government in Brazil, ending the constitutional parliamentary monarchy of the Empire and, consequently, deposing the then…
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With ideal winds for practice, Ceará attracts athletes and artists interested in kitesurfing
Ceará is established as one of the most sought-after destinations in the world for kitesurfing, attracting not only professional athletes but also celebrities looking to enjoy the perfect winds of the coastline.
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Goiás Promotes Nautical Tourism and Sport Fishing at the Largest Nautical Fair in Latin America
The Government of Goiás, through Goiás Turismo, participated in the São Paulo Boat Show 2024, the largest nautical fair in Latin America. According to the organizers, the fair offered a wide variety of vessels, accessories, equipment, segment trends, networking, and business opportunities. The exclusive Goiás Turismo booth showcased the best attractions of Nautical Tourism and…
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Brazilian resorts set occupancy record in 2023
Brazilian resorts achieved a record occupancy rate of 60.7% in 2023, reflecting a significant recovery in the sector post-pandemic.
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National tourism advances and attracts 4.9 million foreign visitors by September
Brazil has been attracting more and more foreign visitors. Between January and September 2024, the number of tourists coming from other countries increased by 12% compared to the same period last year. The country has already recorded 4.897 million international travelers. This positive data was released by the Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with Embratur…
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Samba Instruments Become Expressions of National Culture
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Nine musical instruments of samba, including the pandeiro, tamtam, cuíca, and tamborim, have been recognized as expressions of national culture throughout Brazilian territory. The law that formalizes this decision was sanctioned by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and published in the Diário Oficial da União. Also recognized as cultural practices and traditions are the…
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Anísio Teixeira is officially the patron of Brazilian public schools
The educator Anísio Teixeira is about to be officially recognized as the patron of Brazilian public schools. The law, granting this title to the teacher who passed away in 1971 in Rio de Janeiro, was signed on October 15, Teacher’s Day, by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.