Category: Brazil
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The Surrealism of Paulo Govea is on Display in New York
Check out the intriguing surrealist art of Paulo Govea at the event “People of Our Time: The Pulse of Today’s World on Canvas,” which was inaugurated this week at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York and will be on display until January 8, 2024. The exhibition will transport you to a world where…
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Brazil Will Militarize Airports and Ports in Crackdown on Organized Crime
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday (1) that he is sending the armed forces to increase security at some of the country’s most important international airports, ports, and borders, as part of a renewed effort to combat organized crime in the largest country in Latin America. The decision comes days after members…
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Brazil Will Militarize Some Airports and Ports to Combat Organized Crime
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced on Wednesday (1st) an operation involving military participation at some ports and airports to combat organized crime. The decree authorizes a Guarantee of Law and Order (GLO) operation by the Armed Forces, starting Monday (6). The aim is to assist Rio de Janeiro in tackling a public…
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International Immigration at Record Levels
Migration to OECD countries is at unprecedented levels. A new OECD report shows that over 6 million new permanent immigrants (excluding Ukrainian refugees) immigrated to OECD countries , reaching a record level in 2022. This increase was driven by growth in humanitarian migration and managed labor migration, along with accompanying family members. More than one in three OECD…
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Itaú Unibanco and Inswitch launch ‘Pix around the world’
Itaú Unibanco, the largest bank in Latin America, and Inswitch, a leader in embedded finance technology, are launching “Pix around the world,” which could be translated as “Pix worldwide,” a solution that allows Brazilians abroad to use the Pix payment system for purchases and transactions throughout Latin America as if they were in Brazil. Pix,…
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Brazil: The Best Destination for Ecotourism, According to Forbes
Forbes Advisor conducted a survey to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. The score is based on factors such as the number of animal and plant species found in a country, the number of species per 10 km², the percentage of the country’s land area that is protected, and the number…
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Inside the Aviation Market between the United States and Brazil
Traveling between Brazil and the United States is still more expensive than it used to be. But this is not different from what is happening in the airline industry in other markets as well. Traveling anywhere has become more expensive after the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the air market between Brazil and the U.S. has never…
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New Travel Requirement for Europe Postponed Again to 2025
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to take effect next year, has been postponed – again – to 2025. The requirement – an online travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS – applies to visitors from 30 European countries, including popular destinations such as France, Germany, Greece,…
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Sport Fishing Destinations in Brazil
With around 35 thousand kilometers of internal waterways and one of the largest freshwater availabilities in the world, Brazil is the ideal destination for sport fishing. There are several places that offer not only perfect conditions for fishing but also fascinating natural landscapes.Mato GrossoLocated in the Brazilian Midwest, the state of Mato Grosso is home…