Category: Brazil
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Known as the Brazilian Elon Musk, entrepreneur creates electric car manufacturer in Brazil
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Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first electric car originally from Brazil. More than just contributing to changing the energy matrix and positively impacting the environment, his mission is to change the image of Brazil to the world. His inspiration is billionaire Elon Musk, who has a story similar to…
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Alexandre Birman, CEO of Arezzo&CO, to be Honored by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Alexandre Birman as the Brazilian honoree of the 2024 Person of the Year Awards. For 52 years, the Chamber has honored two prominent leaders, one Brazilian and one American, as “Person of the Year” who have been particularly instrumental in forging closer ties and enhancing the relationship between Brazil…
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Institute Launches Website Documenting January 8 Protests in Brasília
The Brazilian Institute of Museums (Ibram) has launched a website as part of its initiative to create the Museum of Democracy. This platform aims to compile a comprehensive record of the protests on January 8, 2023, during which vandals and coup supporters invaded and vandalized the headquarters of the three branches of government in Brazil…
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Thousands of Ancient Artifacts Found in Brazil May Rewrite the Country’s History
Forty-three human skeletons were found during excavations for a project in the State of Maranhão, Brazil, where the construction company MRV is building residential condominiums under the federal housing program Minha Casa Minha Vida.
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Central Bank Frustrates Expectations for Rate Cut and Keeps Rate at 5.25%
The Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank, kept its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday (31) between 5.25% and 5.50%, the highest since 2001, and warned that it will not start reducing interest rates until it sees more progress in bringing inflation back to the 2% target. Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said the country…
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Tickets for the 2024 Copa América Will Be On Sale Until The End of February
Tickets for this summer’s Copa América, which will take place in the United States, are expected to be available to the public by the end of February, a CONMEBOL spokesperson said on Tuesday, the 31st. The exact date when tickets for the tournament will go on sale has not yet been determined. The CONMEBOL is…
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Carnival 2024: Less Traditional Destinations in Brazil See Higher Demand
This year’s Carnival in Brazil is expected to generate R$ 9 billion — a 10% increase compared to last year, according to Agência Brasil.
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Known as the Brazilian Elon Musk, entrepreneur creates electric car manufacturer in Brazil
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Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first electric car originally from Brazil. In addition to contributing to changing the energy matrix and positively impacting the environment, his mission is to change the image of Brazil to the world. His inspiration is billionaire Elon Musk, who has a story similar to…
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Five Years After the Brumadinho Dam Collapse
On January 25, 2019, a dam collapsed in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The disaster killed 272 people and nearly 12 million cubic meters of toxic sludge flowed through local communities and water systems. Despite clear warnings about the dam’s stability, the German company TÜV SÜD’s subsidiary had certified the dam as…
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What Is the Best Time to Fly and Avoid Delays?
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in Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Europe, Geral, Inside, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America, Tourism, United States, WorldEveryone knows that flying after the pandemic has been a test of patience. A significant proportion of flights departing and arriving at airports in the United States – usually around 20% to 25% – are recorded as delayed. Surely you want to avoid being one of them, right? Here are four tips on the best…