Category: Brazil
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American Tupiniquim
Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, a term of endearment that Brazilians use to refer to themselves in a somewhat self-deprecating manner. Technically, a tupiniquim refers to a member of the indigenous Tupi tribe, but in everyday life, Brazilians use the term to refer to…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!
We are going through the most radical transformation the world has ever seen; people are rightly terrified, excited, depressed, heartbroken, and hopeful, all at the same time. A New Year is more like closing an old chapter of life and starting the new one. Wishing you that the New Year brings you lots of Health…
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Open TV in Brazil Celebrates 70 Years
On September 18, 2020, Brazilian television completed 70 years of existence. A date to celebrate greatly, as Brazil is also one of the countries with the highest concentration of open television networks, which, despite some bankruptcies during this period, remains strong and increasingly robust. One of these losses occurred in 1980, after thirty years of…
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With adaptations and safely, Gramado transforms into the “Magical City of Christmas”
Lights throughout the city, garlands, reindeer, and nutcracker soldiers. Since October, the city of Gramado (RS) has transformed into the “Magical City of Christmas.” Outdoors, the beauty of Natal Luz, with decorated and illuminated streets, will last until January 30. However, to ensure the safety of residents and visitors to the country’s most traditional Christmas…
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Injured Jaguar Reintroduced to Nature in the Pantanal
A jaguar that was rescued with burns in the Pantanal has been reintroduced to the wild, reported the National Center for Research and Conservation of Carnivorous Mammals of the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (Cenap/ICMBio).
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Volunteers Unite to Save the Pantanal
The environmental disaster in the Pantanal is devastating, and it is not over yet. Even though it rained for a few days in October, animals are still dying of hunger, suffering from burns, and a large part of the forest has turned to ash, while residents of the region have had their homes burned, losing…
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Private initiative will sponsor Réveillon Rio 2021
The City Hall of Rio, through Riotur, announces that SRCOM has been chosen as the organizing company capable of holding Réveillon Rio 2021, which, for the first time, will be fully funded by the private sector. After three companies submitted their proposals, only SRCOM attended the Riotur headquarters during the public session, presenting its project,…
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Football Museum reopens in SP with tribute to Pelé’s 80th birthday
One of the main tourist and cultural attractions in São Paulo (SP), the Football Museum has reopened to the public with a grand tribute to Edson Arantes do Nascimento’s 80th birthday. “Pelé 80 – the King of Football” is an exhibition that tells a bit of the former athlete’s history, his life, his achievements, and…
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The Tupiniquim American
Some who are reading the English version of this column may not be familiar with the term Tupiniquim, a word that Brazilians use to refer to themselves in a somewhat self-deprecating and not very serious way. Technically, a Tupiniquim refers to a member of the Tupi indigenous tribe, but in everyday speech, Brazilians use the…
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Huawei advances in solar energy in Brazil and aims for batteries
More famous for telecommunications equipment and the recent global controversies surrounding the use of its 5G technology, the Chinese giant Huawei has rapidly advanced in Brazil’s coveted solar energy sector, where it leads in the supply of solar inverters, equipment that receives energy from the panels. The company, which holds 30% of this market in…