Category: Brazil
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Peak Season with Ana Paula Junqueira Leão: Legacy in the Field and Politics
From the South of Minas Gerais, Ana Paula Procópio Junqueira Leão, graduated in Public Relations, was born in Varginha and raised in Caxambu. Her parents were named Paulo César and Márcia; she grew up alongside her siblings Fabíola and José Bento. During vacations, Ana Paula spent time on the farm with her grandparents in Varginha…
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STF’s First Panel Unanimously Upholds Bolsonaro’s Preventive Detention
The STF’s First Panel unanimously confirmed Jair Bolsonaro’s preventive detention, after the destruction of the electronic ankle monitor and indications of flight.
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STF unanimously upholds Bolsonaro’s preventive detention
The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) unanimously confirmed, on Monday, the 24th, the decision of Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordering the preventive detention of Jair Bolsonaro following the destruction of the electronic ankle monitor and indications of an escape attempt. The news was published by the newspaper Estado de S. Paulo, which…
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Fire Causes Evacuations at UN Climate Negotiations in Brazil; 13 Treated for Smoke Inhalation
A fire briefly spread through pavilions used for UN climate negotiations in Brazil and caused evacuations on Thursday, the penultimate day of the conference, with authorities saying 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation. Organizers said the fire was brought under control in about six minutes. Firefighters ordered the evacuation of the entire conference site,…
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Fire causes evacuations at UN climate conference in Brazil; 13 people treated for smoke inhalation
A fire quickly spread through the pavilions used for the UN climate conference in Brazil, causing evacuations on Thursday, the penultimate day of the event. Authorities reported that 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation. Organizers said the fire was brought under control in about six minutes. Firefighters ordered the evacuation of the entire conference…
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Jards Macalé, Brazilian music icon, dies in Rio
The composer, singer, and guitarist Jards Macalé died in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (17) after suffering a cardiac arrest while hospitalized at a hospital in Barra da Tijuca, in the Southwest Zone of the city. The artist was being treated for pulmonary emphysema and had been undergoing medical procedures. In the statement published by…
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Little Village Releases Cosmicpolitan – The Debut of Oakland Singer and Songwriter Nia Cephas
The Oakland, California-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter Nia Cephas lets her creativity flow and her talent shine in her debut album Cosmicpolitan, which will be released in November by the Little Village Foundation. The skillful arrangements include bossa nova, samba, Middle Eastern folk, pop, blues, reggae, and jazz. Cephas and the musicians accompanying her followed…
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PEAK SEASON with Alessandra Nishimura: from heiress to guardian
My guest today is the agribusiness entrepreneur, Alessandra Nishimura. Alessandra was born in São Paulo, but was raised in the countryside, in the small town of Pompéia — the kind of town where everyone knows each other. She graduated in Business Administration from PUC-SP and specialized in Management Models from FIA and the International Master…
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Liniker Wins Three Awards and Shines at the 2025 Grammy Awards
The singer received awards in categories related to the Portuguese language. The album Caju was chosen as the best contemporary pop album and best urban performance. She was also honored for the song “Veludo Marrom”, selected as the best song in Portuguese. Upon receiving the best song award, Liniker spoke about the difficulties of being…
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Liniker wins three awards and stands out at the 2025 Grammy
The singer won awards in categories related to the Portuguese language. The album Caju was chosen as the best contemporary pop album and best urban interpretation. She was also honored for the song Veludo Marrom, selected as the best song in Portuguese. Upon receiving the best song award, Liniker spoke about the difficulty of being…