Category: Brazil
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Lula signs law strengthening fight against organized crime
Published this Thursday (30) in the Official Gazette of the Union, Law 15.245 strengthens the fight against organized crime. Sanctioned by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the legislation amends the Penal Code (2.848/1940) by typifying new types of crimes and increasing protection for public agents. According to the text, hiring a member of a…
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Death toll in Rio de Janeiro operation surpasses Carandiru massacre
A mega-operation by the Civil and Military Police in the Penha and Alemão complexes, in Rio’s North Zone, began this Tuesday, the 28th. The objective of the action is to serve arrest warrants against members of the Comando Vermelho (CV). Named “Zona de Guerra,” the area was the scene of 135 confirmed deaths and the…
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Maísa Gouveia presented her “Aquarela de Estilos” collection at Global Couture U.S. in Washington
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Brazilian fashion gained international spotlight on October 26, when designer Maísa Gouveia took to the runway at Global Couture U.S., an event held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C. With the theme “Aquarela de Estilos”, Maísa presented a vibrant and lively collection, inspired by diversity and the freedom to be oneself. The…
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Maísa Gouveia Showcased Her “Aquarela de Estilos” Collection at Global Couture U.S. in Washington
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Brazilian fashion was in the spotlight on the international scene on October 26, when designer Maísa Gouveia presented her work at Global Couture U.S., held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, in Washington, D.C. Under the theme “Aquarela de Estilos”, Maísa unveiled a vibrant and lively collection, inspired by diversity and freedom of expression. The…
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Deaths in Rio de Janeiro Gain International Attention
The operation launched by the Rio de Janeiro government on Tuesday (28) against the Comando Vermelho faction had international repercussions due to the dozens of deaths. Officially, there are 64 deaths—including four police officers—but the final numbers are expected to exceed 100. Other countries and international entities also spoke out against the high level of…
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Deaths in Rio Draw International Attention
The operation launched by the Rio de Janeiro government on Tuesday (28) against the Red Command faction drew international attention due to the dozens of deaths. Officially, there are 64 fatalities—including four police officers—but the final numbers are expected to exceed 100. Other countries and international entities have also spoken out in response to the…
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Death toll in Rio de Janeiro mega-police operation reaches 136
Residents of Complexo da Penha, in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, experienced a tragic scene on Wednesday (29) as they removed dozens of bodies from a wooded area. The death toll in the region, following the police operation considered the most violent in the state’s history, reached 136 people. The information comes from Agenda do…
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Death Toll in Rio de Janeiro Mega Police Operation Reaches 136
Residents of Complexo da Penha, in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, witnessed a tragic scene on Wednesday (29) as they removed dozens of bodies from a wooded area. The death toll in the region, following the police operation considered the most violent in the state’s history, reached 136 people. The information comes from Agenda do…
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Círio de Nazaré Draws Record 2.6 Million and Generates R$ 1.2 Billion
Ended on Monday, October 27, with the traditional Recírio, the Círio de Nazaré 2025 boosted the local economy by R$ 1.2 billion and gathered more than 2.6 million people in the main procession, setting a new historical record in Belém (PA). For the first time, the event had direct sponsorship from the Government of Brazil,…
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Peak Season with Rômulo Engelhard: Beyond the Marajoara Rivers
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My guest today is businessman Rômulo Engelhard, originally from Soure in the interior of Pará on Ilha do Marajó, born in 1979. That year, Rômulo was the newest member of the 14,000 inhabitants. Son of Reginaldo and Vilma Engelhard, his childhood was very strict, grounded in strong values and principles, far from the modernity and…