Category: Brazil
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Brazil’s Pix Revolutionizes the Digital Payments Landscape and Inspires Growth in Latin America
In Kano, Nigeria, a student boards a bus to meet friends after school. In Bangalore, India, a businessman tops up a prepaid phone. In Belo Horizonte, Brazil, a soccer fan grabs a quick snack outside the stadium while waiting for the game to start. Unbeknownst to them, they are all essential participants in the ongoing…
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The Power of Partnership
It is through valuable partnerships that the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is able to support women entrepreneurs around the world and provide them with the knowledge, resources, and network necessary to overcome the many challenges of establishing and scaling successful businesses. In Brazil, the U.S. Department of State recently collaborated with Amazon to expand…
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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, sanctioned a law in November that designates the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas’ as a 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…
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Dona Beija
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Legend has it that Dona Beija was one of the most beautiful women of the Brazilian Empire. She enchanted men and infuriated women, became the name of a book, a soap opera character, and gained an almost folkloric status in Brazilian history. 146 years after her death, the story of Dona Beija still captivates those…
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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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FIFA Threatens to Suspend Brazil from International Competitions Due to Political Interference
FIFA warned Brazil that it may suspend the national team and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its Football Federation leads to the election of a new president in January.
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Brazil Becomes the 9th Largest Economy in the World in 2023
With a projected growth of 3.1% in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Brazil will jump two positions and become the ninth largest economy in the world in 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced this week. According to the institution, the country is expected to end the year with a nominal GDP of US$ 2.13 trillion,…
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Partnership between Delta and Latam brings new flights between NY and Rio
The new flights operated by Delta Air Lines from Rio de Janeiro arrived in Atlanta and New York on December 17, both associated with the Joint Venture Agreement with LATAM. Flight DL60, from Rio de Janeiro to Atlanta – which will now operate year-round – took off from Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) at…
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Partnership Between Delta and Latam Brings New Flights Between NY and Rio
The new flights operated by Delta Air Lines departing from Rio de Janeiro arrived in Atlanta and New York on December 17, both associated with the American company’s joint venture agreement with LATAM. The flight DL60, from Rio de Janeiro to Atlanta – which will now operate year-round – took off from Antônio Carlos Jobim…
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Brazil Approves Historic Tax Reform
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has approved a sweeping reform of the country’s complicated tax system, marking a significant victory for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who stated that the new rules will stimulate investment and growth in the country. The long-awaited tax reform aims to simplify a system widely regarded as excessively…