Category: Brazil
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Brazilian National Team Has New Coach: Dorival Junior
Dorival Junior left his position as coach of São Paulo to take over the Brazilian National Team, the club announced in a statement. A Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had already announced that Fernando Diniz, appointed interim last year, was dismissed and that a new coach would take over to prepare the team for the 2026…
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One Year After 1/8, STF Keeps 66 Arrested
One year after the invasion of the headquarters of the Brazilian government, the National Congress, and the Federal Supreme Court by vandals dissatisfied with the results of the presidential election, 66 of the more than 2,000 people arrested during the attacks are still in prison for inciting, financing, and/or executing the invasion. The numbers, compiled…
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One Year After 1/8, Brazil’s Supreme Court Keeps 66 People in Prison
One year after the invasion of the government headquarters, Congress, and the Brazilian Supreme Court by vandals dissatisfied with the outcome of the presidential elections, 66 of the more than 2,000 people arrested during the attacks are still in prison accused of inciting, financing, and/or executing the invasion. The numbers, compiled by the office of…
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US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1,125,000 visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, this remarkable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the US consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide a streamlined…
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Record: US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1.125 million visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, the notable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide streamlined service.…
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Visa Requirement for Americans Extended to April
According to a report by the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to extend the start date for the visa requirement for Americans, Canadians, and Australians visiting Brazil for tourism or business to April 10. The visa requirement was originally set to take effect next Wednesday, January 10. As reported by…
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Visa Requirement for Americans Entering Brazil Extended to April
According to the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to postpone the return of the visa requirement for Americans, Canadians, and Australians visiting Brazil for tourism or business to April 10. The visa requirement was initially set to begin next Wednesday, January 10. As reported by the Brazilian newspaper, President Lula…
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Are You a Capoeira Nerd?
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Are you a capoeira nerd? Well, if you find yourself constantly talking about the latest moves, practices, and philosophies behind this art, then the answer might be yes! But don’t worry, being a capoeira nerd is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it’s something to be proud of! Here are some signs that you…
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Northeastern Fair of São Cristóvão in Rio Becomes State Heritage
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The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Cláudio Castro, enacted a law in November that designates the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas’ as Historical, Touristic, Cultural, and Gastronomic Heritage of the State of Rio. The project, authored by state deputy Tia Ju, was approved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro.…
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Glicéria Tupinambá becomes the first Indigenous artist to represent Brazil alone at the Venice Biennale
Glicéria Tupinambá will represent Brazil at the Venice Biennale in 2024, becoming the first Indigenous artist to occupy the country’s pavilion alone.