Category: Brazil
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Fingerlings Released into the São Francisco River
This year, over one million fingerlings of native species were released into the São Francisco River in 18 stocking actions. Since the project’s inception in 2007, more than 146 million fingerlings have been bred to support local fish farming. The stocking actions are part of the river revitalization work promoted by the Ministry of National…
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The new driver’s license in Brazil
To increase security against fraud and illicit copies of the National Driver’s License (CNH), the National Traffic Department (Denatran) presented the operation of the new QR Code technology. About 300,000 licenses have already been issued with the new model since May 1. The old model, without a two-dimensional barcode and encrypted data, will be gradually…
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Museum of Tomorrow Receives Award for Best Innovative Green Building
The Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, was recognized as the Best Innovative Green Building on the planet during the MIPIM Awards. The award is given during the most important real estate exhibition in the world, which takes place in the city of Cannes (France). The museum defeated significant landmarks such as the 119…
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New Laws Grant Rights to Brazilian Women
President Temer signed laws benefiting Brazilian women. The first sanctioned project enrolls Zuleika Angel Jones, known as Zuzu Angel, one of the most important and innovative Brazilian designers, in the Book of Heroes and Heroines of the Homeland. The second amends the Penal Code to prohibit the use of handcuffs on pregnant women during childbirth…
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Defense Sector to Receive Boost in Competitiveness
The Brazilian government is preparing incentives aimed at boosting the competitiveness and international market presence of the country’s defense sector. According to Jungmann from the Ministry of Defense, the actions will include a line of credit from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) to provide financing to countries that purchase products from…
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US Launches Food Campaign in Brazil
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the campaign “#USFoodExperience” with a dinner prepared by American chef James Briscione. The event, held at Galeria Caribé in São Paulo, was attended by renowned chefs, restaurant owners, food importers, media representatives, and opinion leaders. The goal of “#USFoodExperience” is to promote the six culinary regions…
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US Inaugurates Technology Center in São Paulo
The United States Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) has opened an office at the US Consulate in São Paulo to develop partnerships with Brazil on research projects focused on innovation. The Technology Center will enhance collaboration between the two countries through research and professional exchanges in the fields of science and engineering. Over…
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Brazil develops climate strategy
Brazilian society has been officially called upon to help the country meet the goals set in the Paris Agreement on climate change. The Minister of the Environment, Sarney Filho, officially announced the opening of the so-called “structural dialogues” with the stakeholders involved in the challenge of curbing the rise in global average temperatures. The goal…
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Julia Taft Refugee Fund
The U.S. Embassy in Brasília, in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) of the U.S. Department of State, announced that it is accepting proposals through the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working in the area of protection and assistance to refugees in Brazil. This support aims to fill low-cost…
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Growing Açaí Market
Nowadays, consumers are becoming more aware of the benefits of açaí, particularly in the use of açaí products in the production of organic cosmetics. Açaí products are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and help in skin regeneration. Additionally, açaí has numerous benefits for the skin, which is why it is used in various…