Category: Brazil
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H&M enters Brazil
H&M announces plans to launch its stores in Brazil in 2025. H&M continues its expansion in Latin America by initially entering the major cities in Southeast Brazil, aiming to further increase its presence throughout the country over time. H&M opened its first store in Latin America in Mexico in 2012, and today it is also…
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Brazil Attracts 41% of Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America in 2022
Benefiting from the global economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America and the Caribbean recorded an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022, reaching a historic high, as announced by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Last year, the region attracted US$ 224.58 billion in foreign investments to its…
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Micro and Small Enterprises Create Seven out of Ten Jobs in Brazil
A study conducted by the Brazilian Service of Support for Micro and Small Enterprises (Sebrae) reveals that micro and small enterprises were responsible for creating seven out of every ten formal jobs this year. From January to May, Brazil generated a total of 865,360 formal jobs, with micro and small enterprises accounting for 594,213 of…
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Anavilhanas National Park
Anavilhanas National Park is the ideal destination for visitors seeking a complete ecotourism experience. An impressive wildlife, lush vegetation, lakes, and a sky full of stars make the region a truly magical place. The National Park comprises 400 islands, several lakes, rivers, igapós (flooded forests with black waters), and an impressively diverse wildlife and vegetation.…
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Born 150 Years Ago, Aviation Pioneer Santos Dumont Made History
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Passengers traveling on the air bridge from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro land at Santos Dumont Airport in the city, which opened its doors for the first time in 1936. In the spacious arrivals hall, with vast glass windows overlooking the runways and the stunning Guanabara Bay in the background, travelers cannot help but…
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Photographer Captured Stunning Image of Christ the Redeemer “Holding” the Moon
Brazilian photographer Leonardo Sens finally captured the stunning image of Christ the Redeemer “holding” the Moon after years of study and patience.
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New UNAIDS Report Shows AIDS Can Be Eliminated by 2030
A new report from UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path to ending AIDS. The study titled ‘The Path that Ends AIDS’ contains data and case studies highlighting that ending AIDS is a political and financial choice, and that countries and leaders already following this path are achieving extraordinary results. Botswana, eSwatini, Rwanda, the…
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Project University Joins edX as a Partner to Expand Access to Top Universities in Brazil
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company that develops academic courses with top universities in Brazil, is the newest member of edX’s global partner network, joining hundreds of universities and institutions in expanding access to the best education in the world. As a…
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Melissa Advances as a Sustainable Style
Melissa, the iconic Brazilian footwear brand founded in 1979, reflects on its more than 40 years in business creating stylish and 100% vegan shoes through conscious production to ensure that the jelly experts remain ahead of the market. Grendene, the parent company of Melissa and the largest exporter of sandals in Brazil, monitors key production…
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Nubank reaches 80 million customers in Brazil
Nu Holdings Ltd surpassed 80 million customers in Brazil in July 2023. Along with its operations in Mexico and Colombia, the company reached 85 million customers in Latin America. This number has more than doubled in two years, since June 2021, when Nubank had a customer base of 41 million. Based on official data from…