Category: Brazil
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Alexandre de Moraes orders arrest of Carla Zambelli
Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the arrest of Deputy Carla Zambelli after she fled Brazil following her conviction for hacking the CNJ system.
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Brazil Can Achieve Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040
Scientist Carlos Nobre says that Brazil can achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. In his opening lecture on the second day of the 5th National Environment Conference, Nobre discussed climate change and presented preliminary data from an ongoing study showing that the country can meet the goal by that date. According to Nobre, transitions…
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Nine in Ten Brazilians Have Access to Mobile Telephony
Nine out of ten Brazilians have access to mobile telephony, the telecommunications regulatory agency Anatel reported on Telecommunications Day. The majority of Brazilians with access to mobile telephony live in capitals and metropolitan regions, the survey adds. The data show that 4,363 of Brazil’s 5,565 municipalities have fiber optic infrastructure, making services faster, more stable,…
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The Boom in Tourism in Brazil
Brazil’s tourism sector is not just thriving – it is transforming. With record international revenues, innovative visitor numbers, and new cultural and professional initiatives, 2025 promises to be a historic year for tourism in the country. From the global appeal of Rio de Janeiro to the cultural depth of Pará and the rise of unexpected…
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Discover the Translucent Waters of Bonito and Dive into an Underwater World Full of Wonders
Located in the west of Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the city of Bonito (Beau in Portuguese) is a natural paradise famous not only for its dreamlike landscapes with crystal-clear rivers, but also for its wide range of sports and adventure activities. A Pioneer in Ecotourism Accessible by plane from Rio…
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Brazil Joins Russia, Egypt, China, India, and Cuba in Ending Visa-Free Travel for US Citizens, While Jamaica, Bahamas, and Dominican Republic Tighten New Entry Rules in the Caribbean
In response to growing diplomatic friction, security concerns, and demands for equal treatment, Brazil has joined Russia, Egypt, China, India, and Cuba in ending visa-free travel for US citizens, while Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic are tightening entry rules in the Caribbean through new screening and documentation requirements. Once considered hassle-free destinations, these…
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Exercises Can Prevent Falls in Older Adults, Improve and Accelerate Recovery
Brazilians are living longer, and people aged over 65 already make up more than 10% of the population, according to data from the latest demographic census by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). Simple precautions prevent one of the main causes of decreased quality of life among older adults, which can even result…
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Risks of Facial Recognition Technologies
Smile! Your face is not only being filmed, but also classified, compared, and identified, mainly by public security agencies. Most of the time without your knowledge. That’s what a study by the Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU) in partnership with the Center for Studies on Security and Citizenship (CESeC), an academic institution linked to Candido…
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Brazil Can Reach Zero Emissions by 2040
Brazil is capable of zeroing out greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, says scientist Carlos Nobre. In the opening lecture of the 5th National Environment Conference, Nobre spoke about climate change and previewed data from an ongoing study that confirms the country can achieve the goal by that date. According to Nobre, transitions are needed to…
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The Origin and Meaning of the CORPUS CHRISTI Feast
Corpus Christi, also called the Solemnity of the Most Holy Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Domini (Latin expression meaning Body of Christ or Body of the Lord), is a liturgical commemoration of the Catholic Apostolic Roman Church and the Anglican Church (the latter until 1548) that occurs on the Thursday following…