Category: Brazil
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Embratur Launches Guide on Racial Equality in Tourism
Embratur and CAF launch a practical guide on racial equality in tourism, promoting afrotourism to foster inclusion and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Nearly 50% of Tourists Use Social Networks as Travel Information Source
Social networks have become Brazilians’ favorite source when searching for information about trips around the country. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are the preferred research sources for 49% of tourists. Next come tips from friends and family, the traditional word of mouth. This is what a survey by the Ministry of Tourism reveals. According to…
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STF Convicts Former President Bolsonaro
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) secured a majority to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro, with three of the five commission ministers voting to find him guilty of attempting a coup to remain in power after his defeat in the 2022 elections. The verdict is historic: it marks the first time a former Brazilian head of…
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Supreme Federal Court votes to convict former President Bolsonaro
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court reached a majority of votes to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro, with three of the five panel justices voting to find him guilty of attempting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. The verdict is historic: it marks the first time a former Brazilian head of state…
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Young people say AI helps reduce study stress
Nine in ten young people reported that Artificial Intelligence (AI) helped them reduce stress during more intense study periods, particularly during evaluations, exams, and individual or group project deadlines. The survey was conducted by Emy Education, an AI platform. “We discovered that in the last 6 months, nearly 96% of our respondents used artificial intelligence…
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German Tradition on Brazilian Soil
A celebration that brings a piece of German tradition to the heart of Brazil. Join us to explore the origins, the contagious joy, and all the reasons that make Oktoberfest an unmissable experience. Blumenau’s Oktoberfest has its roots in the rich German heritage that settled in Santa Catarina. The festival began in 1984 to preserve…
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Círio de Nazaré, faith, devotion, and tradition in the Brazilian Amazon
Considered one of the largest religious celebrations in the world, it takes place every year in Belém, the capital of Pará, in October, attracting around 2 million faithful to honor Nossa Senhora de Nazaré. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, this festival lasts several days, characterized by the grandeur of the faith that moves people…
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Brazil stands out among the top 3 countries with the highest growth in international tourism, according to UN Tourism
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UN Tourism, the United Nations World Tourism Organization, published a new report that ranks Brazil among the world leaders in international tourism growth in 2025. The UN Tourism publication on social media highlights the performance of the Americas in the first quarter of 2025, with Paraguay (53%), Brazil (48%) and Chile (48%) leading among the…
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Brazil Received 4.8 Million International Tourists in Five Months
This is a record, and arrivals in May exceeded Embratur’s expectations. A total of 461,341 people visited Brazil during the fifth month of the year — 37.4% more than in the same period last year. The number of international tourists who visited Brazil between January and May 2025 broke all historical records for the period…
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Rosana Paulino: The Creation of the Creatures of Day and Night
Rosana Paulino’s practice encompasses drawing, painting, suturing, engraving, collage, sculpture, and installation. Her work prioritizes social, ethnic, and gender issues, with particular care in exploring the enduring legacy of slavery and the history of racial and gender violence in Brazil. The artist weaves personal, scientific, and historical archives into her work, using these materials to…