Category: Brazil
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Emergency Works at the National Museum Begin
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) has signed a contract with Concrejato Serviços Técnicos de Engenharia S/A to carry out emergency repairs. As a result, a construction site has been set up next to the institution. The actions were initiated after the Ministry of Education (MEC) released R$ 8.9 million for the museum.…
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São Paulo Metro Turns 50
Compared to other systems like those in London or New York, the São Paulo Metro is a “young” system: in 2018, it celebrates 50 years since its creation – the two metros abroad opened their doors in 1863 and 1904, respectively, while the pioneer in Brazil began operations in September 1974. The date is being…
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South of Brazil welcomes more than two hundred Venezuelans
In another step of the process to welcome Venezuelans arriving in the country, 230 immigrants who were housed in Boa Vista (RR) have been transferred to the municipalities of Porto Alegre, Canoas, Esteio, and Cachoeirinha in Rio Grande do Sul, as well as Curitiba, PR. With this, the number of Venezuelan immigrants sent to other…
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Bilateral Social Security Agreement between Brazil and the U.S. Takes Effect
Three years after the signing of the Bilateral Social Security Agreement between Brazil and the United States, the agreement was enacted in Brazil through Decree No. 9.422/2018. According to the text of the Decree, starting in October 2018, Brazilians residing in the United States who have contributed to Social Security and are currently contributing to…
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Citizenship and Patriotism…
Generally, I do not touch on political themes simply because I have enormous respect for different viewpoints, and I always try to seek knowledge and information to make my own decisions. This reflection has no political intent; it is merely a broad perspective from a citizen who loves the world we live in. However, we…
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Brazil-U.S. Social Security Agreement Takes Effect
More than 1.3 million Brazilians residing in the United States can now count their work time in the U.S. when applying for retirement due to age or disability and survivor benefits. Resulting from an international agreement between the two nations, the new policy took effect on Monday (October 1) and applies to workers in the…
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UN Praises Brazilian School Meals as a Model for Other Countries
Brazilian experiences with school meals are a model for other countries. The opinion was issued by Daniel Balaban, director of the United Nations World Food Programme’s Centre of Excellence against Hunger, during the “Dialogues on International Cooperation for Development,” an event held last September by the BRICS Policy Centre in partnership with the Brazilian Cooperation…
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Footwear Trade Generates Millions Abroad
Sales of Brazilian footwear abroad generated $162 million in business for the national footwear sector this year. The deals were closed during 13 international trade initiatives by the federal government, including participation in industry events and trade missions. According to the Brazilian Agency for Promotion of Exports and Investments (Apex-Brasil), the number of trade partners…
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Brazil Grants Certificates of Origin to New Products
From July 2017 to June this year, five new Brazilian products received certificates of origin, reported the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). For the certificate to be issued by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), the products must be originally produced in a specific geographical region and possess unique characteristics. The certificate…
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INFORMATION FOR THE 2ND ROUND OF THE BRAZILIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN THE USA
Brazilians who continue to have their “electoral domicile” (voting zone) in Brazil (which are the most common). Those residing abroad who still vote in Brazil can justify their absence as many times as necessary, but must not forget that failing to vote may result in the cancellation of their voter registration, leading to other problems.…