Category: Brazil
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Alexandre de Moraes Targeted by US Department of Justice Over Rumble Account Block
The United States Department of Justice sent a letter to Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes this month, reprimanding him for ordering the US video platform Rumble to block the accounts of a specific user, according to a copy of the document obtained by The New York Times, as reported by the newspaper…
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Labyrinthitis: Learn the Signs and Symptoms of the Disease That Affected Lula
After feeling unwell at the beginning of the week, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was diagnosed with labyrinthitis. The president’s main symptom was vertigo, which is the sensation that things around are spinning or even that one’s own body is spinning or swaying. Popularly, vertigo and dizziness are terms used as synonyms. In medicine,…
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Roland Garros: Fonseca Debuts with Crushing Victory Over Former Top 10
Rio native João Fonseca, world No. 65, made a stellar professional debut at Roland Garros (France), the second Grand Slam of the season. On Tuesday (27), he crushed Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz (former top 10 and current No. 28 in the rankings) 3-0 (6/2, 6/4, 6/2) after 1h40min of play. With today’s win, the 18-year-old became…
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U.S. Announces Sanctions on Foreign Agents for Alleged “Censorship” Against Americans
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced a new foreign policy directive that imposes visa restrictions on foreign officials involved, according to the American accusation, in actions of alleged “censorship” against U.S. citizens or companies. “For too long, Americans have been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their freedom of…
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Roland Garros: Fonseca Debuts with Ruthless Victory Over Ex-Top 10
João Fonseca debuts with ruthless victory over Hubert Hurkacz at Roland Garros and becomes the youngest Brazilian to win on Paris clay. Bia Haddad eliminated in singles, but advances in doubles.
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O Agente Secreto Wins Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes
The Brazilian film O Agente Secreto, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, won the Best Director award at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in France. Actor Wagner Moura, the film’s protagonist, was also awarded Best Actor. Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film was also one of the favorites to win the Palme d’Or, Cannes’ top…
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The Secret Agent Wins Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes
The Brazilian film “O Agente Secreto”, directed by Kléber Mendonça Filho, won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, and Wagner Moura was awarded Best Actor, bringing international recognition to Brazilian cinema.
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Sebastião Salgado, one of the world’s greatest photographers, dies at 81
Sebastião Salgado, one of the world’s greatest photographers, has died at 81, the Instituto da Terra announced on Facebook.
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Sebastião Salgado, one of the world’s most prominent photographers, dies at 81
The Instituto da Terra, a non-governmental organization founded by Sebastião Salgado and his wife Lélia Wanick, announced via a Facebook post: “With great sadness, we announce the death of Sebastião Salgado, our founder, teacher, and eternal inspiration.” “Sebastião was much more than one of the greatest photographers of our time. Alongside his life companion, Lélia…
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In New Campaign, Brazil Shows US Tourists Why It’s the World’s Most Authentic Destination
With a focus on the authenticity, sustainability, and exuberance of Brazilian destinations, Embratur has launched a new campaign in the United States to show that there’s no place like Brazil in the world. The ads will take over social media and digital platforms across Uncle Sam’s land to reveal why Brazil has been achieving historic…