Category: Brazil
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Startup visa improve the lives of Brazilian students
New York-based educational technology startup, EduSynch (https://edusynch.com), has partnered with Guia do Estudante, the largest digital platform for students in Brazil. As part of Grupo Abril, the largest publisher in Brazil, Guia do Estudante receives over 4 million visitors per month. This partnership marks the first time that Guia is launching a digital product focused…
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Diving and Fun at Brazil’s Aquariums
Visiting aquariums and oceanariums can enrich the vacation of those looking to combine knowledge and fun. Sharks, rays, penguins, and different species of fish make up the 40 Brazilian aquariums that, along with zoos, receive 30 million visitors per year. In addition to providing moments of relaxation, aquariums are responsible for the conservation of species…
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Animals and Plants Illegally Sent via Postal Service
Ibama, in conjunction with the Federal Revenue and the Postal Service in São Paulo, conducted Operation Hermes, a postal shipment inspection. Specimens of fauna and flora that did not have authorization for movement across the border were seized. Ibama, in conjunction with the Federal Revenue and the Postal Service in São Paulo, conducted Operation Hermes,…
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Cais do Valongo (RJ) gains World Heritage title
The suffering of those who were forcibly taken from their lands of origin to a life of forced labor and degradation is something that cannot be forgotten. More than four million enslaved Africans in Brazil will now have their pain represented and remembered in UNESCO’s decision, which has just recognized the Archaeological Site Cais do…
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Brazilian Labor Reform: What Changes for Employers and Employees
The approval of the modernization of labor laws will change work relations in the country. The government’s expectation is that the new rules will contribute to better working conditions for employees and more security for employers when hiring. Check out the main changes approved by the Brazilian Congress.Collective AgreementsWith the changes, collective conventions and agreements…
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Cais do Valongo Declared a World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially declared the Archaeological Site of Cais do Valongo, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), a World Heritage Site. The wharf, located in Praça Jornal do Comércio in Rio, is a symbol of the pain of thousands of black slaves brought to Brazil over more than 300 years. The site had…
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Brazil Pioneer in Public Policy for HIV Prevention
Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of HIV transmission, according to the Ministry of Health. The HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis project (ImPrEP) was developed by the Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectology (INI), part of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz).Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of…
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Zika Epidemic Ended, but Rights Issues Persist
According to Human Rights Watch, Brazil has not addressed long-standing human rights issues that allowed the Zika outbreak to worsen, leaving the population vulnerable to future outbreaks and other serious public health risks. The government declared the end of the national public health emergency related to the Zika virus in May 2017. The Human Rights…
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Sports Bring Together Brazilians and Americans
For the first time, former students of U.S. government exchange programs with a sports theme gathered to share experiences and develop partnerships and projects to strengthen the alumni network. The goal of the Sports Alumni Summit, which took place in June, was to outline projects around sports, education, and social inclusion for the next decade.…
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Brazil Through Its Markets
Traditional tourist spots, markets are special attractions for those visiting Brazilian cities and wanting to learn a bit about their art and culture. Since the typical Brazilian loves markets, these venues can be found in any city across the country.The experience is even deeper if you taste pieces of typical fruits from many states, eat…


