Category: Brazil
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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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Learn More About Brazil
Brazil has many stories to tell. This 517-year-old country has a rich and diverse culture worth exploring. From North to South, you can embark on a journey filled with stories, art, music, and much beauty to be discovered. Below you will find some suggestions.Taypa de Pilão Circuit (São Paulo)The main idea is to venture into…
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Paraná
As Cataratas do Iguaçu recebem turistas do mundo inteiro e é a principal atração turística do estado do Paraná, mas não é só nessa região que encontram-se as belezas paranaenses. A capital Curitiba é considerada uma das cidades com melhor infra-estrutura do país e chama atenção por seu modelo de urbanização e suas construções modernas.…
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Must-See Attractions in Brotas, SP
Located just 250 km from São Paulo, the city of Brotas attracts many tourists on weekends who seek landscapes filled with waterfalls and preserved nature, along with the practice of adventure sports such as rafting and rappelling. Spending at least two days in the city allows visitors to enjoy the main attractions of the municipality,…
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Depression Grows in Brazil
A deep sadness that makes the body ache with the effects of an invisible illness, hindering simple daily actions such as getting out of bed, eating, working, or studying. This is depression, already known as the disease of the century, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2020 it will be the most…
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Ariana Grande confirms shows in Brazil
One of the biggest voices of today, Ariana Grande brings the “Dangerous Woman Tour” to Brazil, with a show in Rio de Janeiro on June 29 at Jeunesse Arena, and in São Paulo on July 1 at Allianz Parque. In the setlist, the audience will be able to enjoy hits like “Into You,” “Dangerous Woman,”…
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Isabella Santoni is the ambassador of National Joy Day
Actress Isabella Santoni was the guest ambassador for Beach Park to participate in National Joy Day, a social action that makes many people happy across the country and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Today, the largest amusement parks in Brazil open their doors to thousands of underprivileged children who do not have access to this…
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Health Assessment of Blood Banks
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has released a Health Assessment of Hemotherapy Services. The survey found that 90% of the services provided by blood banks in the country are in a situation considered satisfactory, that is, between low and medium potential risk. The document released by the agency also concludes that, between 2011 and…
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Refugees in Brazil Organize Football Tournament
In 2014, Jean Katumba (photo), a refugee from the Republic of Congo living in Brazil, called on people from other countries who also sought refuge in Brazilian lands for a football tournament. The idea was to leverage the passion for the sport to bring immigrants closer to each other and to society. On March 26,…