Category: Brazil
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Yara Tupynambá Celebrates 70 Years of her Art Career in NY
An upcoming exhibition by Saphira & Ventura, in midtown Manhattan, will celebrate 70 years of Yara Tupynambá’s career and her 90th birthday. The gallery will debut the work of this Brazilian artist, who explores a variety of themes, particularly nature, Brazil’s countryside, and her roots in the state of Minas Gerais. For guests and art lovers, this solo exhibition…
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Starting this week, Brazilians need a visa to Mexico
The Government of Mexico has determined that all Brazilians intending to travel to Mexico for tourism or business must obtain a physical visa printed in their passport before boarding to the country. This measure comes into effect on August 18, 2022. Until then, Brazilians only needed an electronic authorization that could be obtained for free…
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BR Day NY will not take place in 2022
For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York, the largest Brazilian party held abroad, will not take place. After 34 years shaking the heart of Manhattan on the first Sunday of September, the event had to be suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic caused by Covid-19. This year, in addition to…
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You Will Be Charged to Visit Europe Starting in 2023
Free entry into European Union countries has come to an end. The bloc announced the launch of the new visa waiver and travel authorization system, Etias, for May 2023. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (Etias) will operate similarly to that of the United States, a travel authorization system for foreigners who can enter…
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Fifa to Advance Start of the 2022 World Cup
The International Football Federation (Fifa) is set to advance the start date of the World Cup by one day – November 20 – so that the host country, Qatar, can play the opening match. Previously, the tournament was scheduled to begin on Monday, November 21, with Senegal playing against the Netherlands. However, it is understood…
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U.S. Senate Approves Largest Climate Change Package in History
The U.S. Senate has approved an ambitious bill that includes new rules for health, climate, and taxes. The Democrats’ plan, worth $750 billion, was passed along party lines (51 to 50 votes), with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote. To take effect, it still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives,…
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BR Day NY 2022 Was Canceled
PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York, a huge Brazilian festival that occupies several blocks of Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, had to be canceled. The event, which celebrates Brazil’s Independence for 34 years with musical performances, Brazilian food, and culture, was…
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Brazil Loses Jô Soares
The presenter, comedian, actor, and writer Jô Soares passed away in the early hours of this Friday (5), at the age of 84. Regarded as one of Brazil’s greatest comedians, Jô had been hospitalized since July 28 at the Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo.
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Et Alia Theater presents: Stella, Come Home
“There is no judgment in the art of Et Alia.” ~ John Osburnt on the Et Alia play This is Me Eating “Your strength on stage is your internationality.” ~ International Women Artists’ Salon on Et Alia Theater Presented in special agreement with The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Associate Director: Marina Zurita…
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Monkeypox: Should I be worried?
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global public health emergency. The current outbreak, first detected in Europe in late April, has already reached 75 countries and killed 5 people. The United States has the highest number of infections, with over 3,500 of the 17,000 diagnoses worldwide. New York City, with over a…