Category: Brazil

The Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (Mdic), the Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development (ABDI), and the company Hyperloop will develop a research center, called the Global Innovation Center in Logistics, to create a high-speed cargo transport system capable of reaching 1,200 kilometers per hour. The center will operate in the city of Contagem…

For the first time, Brazil has reached the mark of 250 megawatts of installed capacity in photovoltaic solar systems for micro and mini-generation, according to a study published by Absolar, the entity that represents this sector in the country. These results consider the distribution of solar energy to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers, in buildings…

Driven by extremely favorable weather conditions and an increase in the production of wines and wine by-products, the Brazilian wine industry sees 2018 as a turning point for the sector, which suffered significant quantitative losses in 2015 and 2016. Furthermore, the Brazilian Wine Institute (Ibravin) forecasts that this year’s harvest will be the best in…

The Federal Government, in partnership with the federative units of the country, signed a pact to materialize Brazil’s commitment to the fight against homophobia and violence against the LGBTI community. In 2017, the Disque 100 service, through which people can report human rights violations, received more than 1,700 notifications of abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

PBSC, the leading global provider of bike sharing solutions and a pioneer in sustainable urban mobility, has begun the rollout of an initial network of 2,600 bicycles and 260 solar-powered stations to be distributed throughout São Paulo. São Paulo, a pioneer city in various fronts and an exceptionally vibrant cultural and economic capital, was one…

High-performance athletes who do not have sponsorship and the means to dedicate themselves exclusively to sports are the target of the Athlete Grant Program. Through it, athletes receive a monthly contribution, which varies according to the results obtained in competitions. In return, the beneficiary must meet prerequisites, such as being enrolled in educational institutions, participating…

In another step towards welcoming Venezuelan immigrants to the country, the Brazilian government has initiated the settlement process for these immigrants in the cities of São Paulo and Cuiabá. Initially, 300 immigrants were accommodated, including 80 families, who chose to leave their entry point in Boa Vista (Roraima). São Paulo received single immigrants, while Cuiabá…

The report from the Ministry of Justice released on April 11 shows that the number of asylum requests reached a record in 2017. According to the report titled Refuge in Numbers, a total of 33,866 requests were filed last year, the majority from Venezuelans (17,865). Under national law, refugees are people who leave their country…

With the support of the Rouanet Law, artisans and masters from traditional communities producing handicrafts in Brazil have gained a portal to showcase their work, exchange experiences, and professionalize the sector.

In the final stages of negotiations, Brazilian meat is set to expand exports to China and will begin to be sold in the markets of Indonesia and South Korea, reported the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply, Blairo Maggi. According to the minister, a Chinese mission will come to Brazil to increase the number of…