Category: Brazil
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Rio Carnival Brings Millions of Revelers to the Streets
On Friday, February 24, millions of revelers took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to mark the beginning of Rio Carnival 2017. Traditionally, Carnival begins when the symbolic keys of the city are handed over to the king of carnival. The country comes to a standstill during the event, which lasts until the following…
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The Best Beach in the World is in Brazil
TripAdvisor announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards for Beaches. This year, Baía do Sancho in Brazil was ranked by TripAdvisor reviewers as the global winner. The site honored 343 beaches, including the 25 best in the world and local lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, South America, the South…
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Brazilian Handicrafts
Brazilian culture has been greatly influenced by Portuguese, Indigenous, African, European, and Middle Eastern and Asian settlers. One of its main contributions can be seen in the beautiful and rich arts and crafts markets spread throughout the country. Historically, handicrafts received little recognition as a form of art in Brazil. However, in recent decades, it…
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Fostering Growth Through Startups
The Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC) signed a cooperation agreement with SAP, a multinational company, to encourage the development of startups in Brazil. The software multinational will invest R$ 40 million in the country over five years. The funds will be focused on creating digital services and utilizing Internet of Things (IoT)…
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About 30,000 Foreigners Received Work Permits
The General Coordination of Immigration (CGIg) of the Ministry of Labor granted 28,658 work permits to foreigners residing in Brazil in 2016. Most were granted to men, who received 25,393 permits, compared to only 3,265 for women. In 2016, the majority of work permits were granted to nationals from the USA: 3,952. Other leading countries…
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Brazil and the US Discuss Ways to Strengthen Relations
President Michel Temer and US Vice President Mike Pence (photo) spoke by phone about how to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Job creation and stimulating economic growth were the main topics discussed between the two leaders. Both also highlighted the importance of shared values between the United States and Brazil, including respect for…
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Brazil leads inclusive internet ranking in Latin America
The Secretary of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications, André Borges, participated in discussions about the study ‘Inclusive Internet Index’ in Barcelona, Spain. A study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit placed Brazil in first place in the inclusive internet ranking among Latin American countries and 18th in relation to the…
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The Worst Is Behind Us
The re-elected president of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce Brazil-U.S. (Amcham), Hélio Magalhães, stated that it is now a unanimous opinion among business leaders that the worst of the recession in Brazil is behind us.
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517 Years of the Discovery or Conquest of Brazil?
On April 22, 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destination), led by Pedro Álvares Cabral, accidentally arrived in Brazil. The place where they landed was named Porto Seguro (Porto Seguro). The famous Pau-Brasil (a type of Brazilian wood used as a dye) was Brazil’s main immediate export. In fact, the name of this…
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The 11 Animals That Are Already Extinct in Brazil
An extinct animal is one that no longer exists in nature or in captivity. There is also the category “extinct in the wild,” which is used when individuals of this species still exist in captivity. It is important to know that. In the last 50 years, with the advancement of progress, the rate of extinction…