Category: Brazil
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Combating Learning Poverty
Although Brazil has recorded declining rates of learning poverty over the last 10 years, largely due to its efforts in elementary education, it still faces a rate of 48%. This means that 48% of Brazilian children aged 10 cannot read and understand a simple story. At a recent event organized by Todos Pela Educação and…
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Brazilian Economy in Better Shape than Previously Thought
The economy of Brazil appears to be on a more solid footing than most observers believed, official data showed on Tuesday, with growth in the third quarter surpassing expectations and previous readings dating back to last year being revised upward. The fastest growth so far this year and throughout 2018 indicates that the largest economy…
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The Scarf Lock: A Revolutionary Way to Wear Your Scarves Launched on Kickstarter
Lock & Shine announces the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for its very first product, “The Scarf Lock.” This new fashion accessory not only introduces a new way to wear your old scarves but also ensures that your scarf stays in place. Its components consist of an easy and secure magnetic clasp. The Scarf Lock…
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Climate Week in New York
This week, New York is the stage for the global event, The Climate Week NYC, which in partnership with the city’s tourism entity NYC & Company will offer sustainable activities for tourists. At the opening ceremony, held today at the Times Center in Times Square, Manhattan, the CEO of The Climate Group, Helen Clarkson, the…
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Brazilian Industries Gain Momentum with Media Campaigns
Staying true to its mission, the Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (Apex-Brasil) is bringing visibility to the country’s industries, artists, and entrepreneurs. Partnerships with some of the world’s most important media groups have resulted in a series of campaigns showcasing what Brazil can offer to the world.One of these initiatives is…
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Boosting Growth in Brazil
Brazil’s economic recovery following the recession of 2015−2016 remains slow. Real per capita growth has fallen by 8% since the onset of the recession in 2014, and poverty and inequality are on the rise. Although the unemployment rate has dropped this year, it is still high compared to pre-crisis levels. To boost growth and create…
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Release of FGTS May Boost Brazilian GDP
The general services provider from Brasília, Shirley de Fátima Sandes, has had a previous experience of withdrawing from the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS). But at that time, she had to lend the money to an aunt and enjoyed little of the resources. Now Shirley has a different perspective. She wants to get her finances in…
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Withdrawal from FGTS Benefits Millions of Brazilians
During a ceremony for the signing of a Provisional Measure that allows the withdrawal of up to R$ 500.00 from FGTS, the President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro, commented that the government is “returning to workers the right to withdraw their money that is in FGTS and PIS/PASEP.” “We are ensuring more freedom for the…
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Thousands of families requested to leave Bolsa Família in 2019
This year, 11,269 families have already requested voluntary disconnection from the Bolsa Família program, according to the Ministry of Citizenship.
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Brazil resumes beef exports to China
China will resume beef imports from Brazil that had been suspended since June 3, due to the notification of an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), detected in Mato Grosso. China is the only country among Brazil’s importers that has a sanitary protocol requiring the temporary suspension of imports when an atypical case of…