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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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 U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), announced that it is accepting proposals through the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from prospective partners working to protect and assist refugees in Brazil. This support is intended to address low-cost gaps in refugee protection and…
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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…
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From the Favelas of Rio to Successful Entrepreneur in the United States
Black Women of Brazil apresenta Monica Costa, uma empresária afro-brasileira das favelas do Rio de Janeiro, que superou origens humildes para realizar o sonho americano. Há catorze anos, Monica e seu marido, Francisco, fundaram a Wilniq Auto Body and Mechanical Repair (nomeada em homenagem aos filhos William e Monique). O negócio cresceu para se tornar…
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Baroque and Historic Cities
When most people think of Brazil, the first things that come to mind are the beaches and the sun; however, this country has incredible architecture and a lot of history to tell. The Brazil was colonized by Portugal and, during the 17th century, some of its cities became centers for gold export. A rich architecture…
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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…