Category: Brazil
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Who Are the Undocumented Immigrants Living in the U.S.?
The population of unauthorized immigrants living in the United States reached 10.5 million in 2021, according to new estimates from the Pew Research Center. This was a modest increase compared to 2019, but almost identical to 2017 and below the peak of 12.2 million in 2007. The Pew Research Center researched the changes that occurred…
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Who speaks English?
EF Education First (EF) has launched the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey on English skills for adults. The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in 113 countries and regions, reveals a concerning decline in English proficiency among young people over…
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November 20: A Day to Remember the Tragic Injustices Imposed on Black and Transgender Communities
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For generations, the transgender population has suffered various forms of abuse (and even death) for challenging views, notions, and stereotypes surrounding what constitutes “masculine” and “feminine” identity. As such, every year, the United States sets aside November 20 to remember and honor the transgender community, which faces discrimination and stigma across the country. The date…
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Christ the Redeemer Welcomes Taylor Swift with Open Arms and a Special Projection
Taylor Swift arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (16) for a series of shows in Brazil, and even Christ the Redeemer joined the “swiftie fever”. Fans requested it, and the monument paid tribute to the singer by “wearing” the famous t-shirt that the artist wore in “You Belong With Me”, adapted with the words…
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Brazilians Shine at the Latin Grammy
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The 24th edition of the Latin Grammy took place on Thursday night (16) in Seville, Spain. The singer Simone was one of the major honorees at the event. She received a special award alongside other Latin artists. “We are extremely honored to have the opportunity to recognize these great figures from Latin America, whose musical…
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Christ the Redeemer Welcomes Taylor Swift with Open Arms and Special Projection
Taylor Swift received a special welcome in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday night (17) with a projection on the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue before continuing the Latin American leg of her Eras Tour in Brazil. A shirt with the words “Welcome to Brazil” was displayed on the statue, along with the names of the…
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TikTok Continues to Worry Global Authorities
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The government of Nepal has banned TikTok, claiming that the social network has a “harmful effect” on Nepalese society. The content shared by the app is responsible for disturbing “social harmony, family structure, and family relationships,” said Rekha Sharma, Nepal’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology. It is still unclear when the 2.2 million TikTok…
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Ready to Set Your Travel Agenda for Next Year? Lonely Planet Reveals the Best Destinations
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its annual list of trending destinations for the upcoming year. To mark its 50th anniversary, Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 best cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories for best value and more sustainable destinations, recognizing a total of 50 locations…
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Ready to Plan Next Year’s Vacation? Lonely Travel Reveals the Best Destinations
Lonely Planet has released its annual list of travel destinations for the upcoming year. To mark its 50th anniversary, Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories: “best value” and “best sustainable destinations,” recognizing a total of 50 places around the world that offer…
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People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas by Paulo Govea
Experience the provocative visual art of Paulo Govea at the event “People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas.” It will take place from November 7, 2023, to January 8, 2024, at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York. The immersive exhibition by Paulo Govea will transport you to a world…