Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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23 Years Later, Families of 9/11 Victims Still Seek to Hold Saudi Arabia Accountable
Twenty-three years after the deadliest attack on American soil in the country’s history, the mantra “Never Forget” endures in the American consciousness as a solemn reminder of that day. More than 3,000 people were killed when hijacked planes were flown into the buildings that made up the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. For the…
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Brazil to Restrict Entry of Immigrants Without Visa
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced that transit passengers arriving in Brazil without a visa and whose final destination is another country will be required to continue their journey or return to their place of origin. Passengers without a visa to enter Brazil who remain in the international transit area of Guarulhos Airport…
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Pix, Brazil’s Instant Electronic Payment System, Is Close to Dominating the Market
Anyone who has visited Brazil recently has noticed that the payment method via Pix dominates the market. No one carries cash in their wallets anymore, so even to pay for street parking or a street vendor, it’s common to hear: “make a pix there, uncle.” A recent study by the Brazilian payment company Ebanx shows…
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Autumn Is Coming: What Is the Right Time to Get the Flu Vaccine?
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In the last days of summer, flu season is not far off. Some pharmacy chains have already begun asking consumers to avoid crowds and get the flu vaccine. But some experts say that for most people, getting vaccinated in early September may be too early to provide protection that will last throughout the flu season.…
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NFL Players Feared Violence in Brazil. Did Someone Tell Them the Homicide Rate in the Cities Where They Play?
According to a report from The New York Times, some NFL players said they did not want to go to Brazil for the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Green Bay Packers, held at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo last Friday (6). The reason? Violence in Brazil. The Philadelphia Eagles player, Darius Slay, in his podcast…
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Historian Who Predicted the Winner of 9 of the Last 10 Elections Makes His Choice for 2024
As the first presidential debate between Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, and Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, approaches for the elections on November 6 in the United States (to be held this Tuesday, the 10th), polls show a technical tie between the two candidates. However, there is one prediction that should be taken into account.…
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Father of Georgia Shooter Arrested on Homicide Charges. He Gave His Son a Gun as a Gift
The father of the 14-year-old accused of the shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia faces two second-degree homicide charges in connection with last week’s attack that left four dead. The case against Colin Gray, 54, marks only the second time in the United States that a parent has been charged in connection with a…
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Brazil Hosts First NFL Game
Thousands of Brazilian fans of American football fulfilled a lifelong dream last Friday (6) by watching some of the biggest stars of the sport’s premier professional league in its first game held in South America. The Brazil, where round ball football is king, hosted the first game of the NFL’s regular season between the Philadelphia…
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Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova Worldwide, Dies at 83
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Producer, composer, pianist, and song interpreter, Sérgio Mendes passed away at 83. The legendary artist, whose career spanned over three dozen albums released over six decades, helped create the modern sound of Brazilian pop crossover thanks to hits like “Mas Que Nada” and “Magalenha.” He died at home in Los Angeles on Thursday (September 5),…
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Do You Have a Good Story to Tell? Join the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the USA
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The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the United States: “Incredible Stories.” The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny,…