Category: Brazil
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Brazil Approves Historic Tax Reform
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil approved a major reform of the country’s complicated tax system, a significant victory for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who stated that the new rules will stimulate investments and the country’s growth. The long-awaited fiscal reform aims to simplify the system, widely considered excessively burdensome for both individuals…
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It’s peak tourist season in Brazil
With the arrival of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, Brazil is preparing for a record peak tourist season, with estimated revenue of R$ 155.87 billion, according to CNC.
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The Most Attractive Urban Destinations of 2023
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Paris was once again named the most attractive city in the world, according to an annual report by the global market research company Euromonitor International. The Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023, produced in partnership with the data company Lighthouse, analyzed the leading cities around the world and ranked them based on criteria that include…
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COP28 Ends With Agreement for Countries to Abandon Fossil Fuels
Representatives from nearly 200 countries agreed at the COP28 climate conference on Wednesday (13) to begin reducing global fossil fuel consumption to avoid the worst of climate change, signaling the eventual end of the oil era. The agreement reached in Dubai, after two weeks of hard negotiations, aimed to send a powerful message to investors…
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Next Pandemic? Dengue Cases Explode Worldwide
Dengue is spreading at unprecedented numbers since the disease was first recorded over four decades ago. Experts warn that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections. A record of over 4 million cases have been reported in the Americas and the Caribbean so far this year, surpassing a previous record set…
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Another Group of Returnees from Gaza Arrives in Brazil
Another group of Brazilians repatriated from the Gaza Strip arrived in Brazil on Monday (11). Composed of 48 people, the group includes 11 with dual citizenship (Brazil-Palestine) and 37 Palestinians, relatives of Brazilian citizens.
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“Peach Fuzz” Will Be the Color of 2024
Pantone has revealed that “Peach Fuzz” will be the color of the year for 2024, following the reign of “Viva Magenta” in 2023. In the announcement, Pantone stated that Peach Fuzz is “a sincere peach tone that brings a feeling of tenderness and communicates a message of love, sharing, community, and collaboration.” “In the search…
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Brazil launches e-Visa platform for tourists from the USA, Australia, and Canada
Brazil has launched an e-Visa platform for tourists from the USA, Australia, and Canada, effective January 10, 2024.
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Brazil Launches Electronic Visa Platform for Tourists from the USA, Australia, and Canada
American, Australian, and Canadian tourists wishing to visit Brazil can now apply for the electronic visa, known as e-Visa, through the website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com – the document will be required for citizens of the three countries at ports, airports, and land borders starting January 10, 2024. The applicant will handle the entire application process and submission…
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What Is Happening at the Border Between Venezuela and Guyana?
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is advancing his plans to take control of Essequibo, the oil-rich region controlled by neighboring Guyana. He has ordered his country’s oil company to issue extraction licenses in the area and proposed that the National Assembly approve a bill making the area part of Venezuela. Guyana has placed its defense forces…