Category: Brazil
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Brazilian Congress Approves Project That Makes Pesticide Use More Flexible
According to the original text, the use of pesticides would be analyzed only by the Ministry of Agriculture. The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) — which currently deliberate alongside the ministry — would become mere advisory bodies. However, to please part of the Lula…
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Brazil rises two positions and becomes the ninth largest economy in the world in 2023
With a projected growth of 3.1% in its gross domestic product (GDP) this year, Brazil is expected to rise two positions and become the ninth largest economy in the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently announced. The country’s GDP at the end of the year is around US$ 2.13 trillion, surpassing the US$ 2.12…
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New Immigration Flows to Brazil
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Between 2013 and 2022, the influx of international migrants to Brazil resulted in the birth of 129,800 children to immigrant mothers. This data was released at a seminar organized by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the creation of the International Migration Observatory (OBMigra), an entity linked to the…
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Welcome 2024!
Predicting the future is always complicated, but here are some key events and trends in 2024 that deserve special attention:Geopolitics U.S. Presidential Election: 2024 marks the next U.S. presidential election, and with a potentially divided Congress and ongoing global tensions, the race is expected to be highly contested and have significant implications for domestic and…
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Love by Britto – First Dining Experience Inspired by Art Premiering on the Sun Princess
In a groundbreaking collaboration of its kind, Princess Cruises has announced that it is joining forces with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful, and joyful style, and a global advocate for happiness, to create Love by Britto, an art-inspired dining experience that celebrates the essence of “Love” aboard the Sun Princess.…
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Brazilian Cuisine Conquers the World
Picanha, pão de queijo, tutu de feijão, and vatapá. This is not a list of an unusual (but tasty) lunch, but rather some of the Brazilian dishes that have gained prominence abroad according to rankings from the online guide Taste Atlas. The site organizes various types of lists, and in the top 100 dishes in…
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FIFA Threatens to Suspend Brazil from International Competitions Due to Political Interference
FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday (24) that it may suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention in its football federation (CBF) results in the election of a new president in January. FIFA stated in a letter to a Brazilian football executive that the CBF could face suspension if it does…
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Brazil to Host the First Regular Season NFL Game in South America in 2024
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The National Football League will hold a regular season game in Brazil in 2024 – the first ever in South America – at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo.
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Copa América to Be Held in the USA in 2024
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The 2024 Copa América will be the 48th edition of the Copa América, the international men’s football championship held every four years organized by the South American football governing body CONMEBOL. The tournament will take place in the United States and will be co-organized by CONCACAF. The United States will host the tournament for the…
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The Great American Açaí Dilemma
Açaí has become a global phenomenon. From large coffee chains to extensive franchises, menus now offer açaí bowls and smoothies. CEO and co-founder of Tropical Açaí, Renata Prates has been in the business for over 8 years, and since bringing her açaí brand to the United States, she has noticed a troubling trend in the…