Category: Brazil

in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Brazilian Music, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Music

On Thursday, November 17, Ludmilla won her first Latin Grammy with the album ‘Numanice 2’ in the category of “Best Samba/Pagode Album.” The singer was competing against traditional names in samba and pagode, such as Nego Álvaro, Martinho da Vila, and Péricles. “I am very happy, I never imagined winning a Grammy, one of the…

COP-27: Lula Reinforces Brazil’s Commitment to the Amazon Rainforest

Nov 16, 2022

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in Brazil, Business, Ecology and Sustainability, Economy, Geral, Inside, Politics

In his first international appearance as president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke at the COP27 summit in Egypt on Wednesday, November 16, where he promised to renew Brazil’s commitment to combating the climate crisis and offered to host future UN climate negotiations. “I am here to tell all of you that Brazil is back…

Isabel Salgado Passes Away, One of the Most Talented Athletes in Brazilian Volleyball

Nov 16, 2022

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in Brazil, Community, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Sports

Former volleyball player Maria Isabel Barroso Salgado, better known simply as Isabel, one of the icons of Brazilian sport, passed away at the age of 62 on the morning of Wednesday, October 16, at the Sírio Libanês Hospital in São Paulo. The death was confirmed by film producer Paula Barreto in a message in the…

World Population Reaches 8 Billion

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in Brazil, children, Community, Did you know?, Ecology and Sustainability, Economy, Geral, Inside, United States, Women, World

Until 1804, fewer than one billion people roamed our planet. More than a century later, in 1927, we surpassed two billion. Since then, global population growth has skyrocketed, driven primarily by the triumphs of modern medicine and public health. The most recent milestone was crossed on Tuesday, November 15, when the United Nations (UN) announced…

Angra dos Reis is also culture and history, not just beaches

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in Brazil, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Tourism

Located about 160 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis and its crystal-clear blue-green waters offer tourists the chance to visit a different island every day of the year. The region includes over 360 islands and approximately two thousand beaches covered by the lush vegetation of the native Atlantic Forest, making…

You Won’t Resist the Local Cuisine of Natal

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in Brazil, Brazilian Cuisine, Cuisine, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Tourism

Natal, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, at the northeastern tip of Brazil, is known for its extensive coastal sand dunes. But it’s not just a destination boasting incredible landscapes, sensational beaches, and lush natural beauty. The local cuisine is an attraction in itself, combining many different flavors. The main ingredients…

Sugarloaf Cable Car in Rio Celebrates 110 Years

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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Did you know?, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Tourism

One of the most famous attractions in Rio de Janeiro, the Sugarloaf Cable Car celebrated its 110th anniversary in October. Since its inception, it has welcomed approximately 50 million visitors and is the oldest operating cable car in the world. Located in an important environmental conservation area, between two mountains covered by the Atlantic Forest,…

Brazil with Revitalized Mindset

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in Brazil, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Sports, United States, World

Brazil will bring a significantly altered lineup to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with more than half of the squad that fell to Belgium in Russia four years ago having been replaced. In addition to the personnel changes, there has also been a shift in the mentality of the “Seleção”. This is a more…

Brazilian Fitness Through Dance

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