Category: Brazil
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Adriana Varejão: ‘Don’t Forget, We Come from the Tropics’
The Hispanic Society Museum & Library presents Adriana Varejão: Não Esqueça, Viemos dos Trópicos, an exhibition of new paintings and sculptures by renowned Brazilian artist Adriana Varejão. The show features new paintings from Varejão’s acclaimed Plate series and a site-specific outdoor sculptural intervention. The new works reflect on the Amazon rainforest as a vital nexus…
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João Carlos Martins Returns to NY for a Farewell Concert
Brazilian pianist and conductor João Carlos Martins, renowned 20th-century interpreter of Bach, returns to the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage for his farewell concert with NOVUS. This Musica Codetta production features classical masterpieces that celebrate Martins’ career and art. João Carlos Martins was born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1940. He began playing piano at four years…
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“Destino Futuro” Program to Boost Tourism in the Northeast
Using innovative technology tools to boost tourism in the Northeast is the goal of the “Destino Futuro” Program, launched in Recife. The initiative will connect startups and innovation companies with micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector to seek solutions to problems faced in the activity. Conducted jointly by the Brazilian Agency for…
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Gymnast Rebeca Andrade Receives Laureus Award, the ‘Oscars of Sport’
Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade, 24 years old, becomes the first woman from the country to win a Laureus Award in the ‘Comeback of the Year’ category, overcoming serious injuries and shining at Paris 2024.
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Jaguar Tourism in the Brazilian Pantanal Needs New Rules to Avoid Collapse: Study
Jaguar tourism in Porto Jofre, a remote outpost in the Pantanal wetlands in western Brazil, has become so successful that researchers now say it needs new rules to survive.
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Brazil to Host Major Tourism Events in 2025 and 2026
With an upward trend in inbound international tourism, Brazil will host major sectoral events in 2025 and 2026. This year, São Paulo will host the 9th edition of the Expo Nacional de Turismo and the 2nd Feira de Turismo, events that are among the most important on the annual sector calendar in Brazil. The activities…
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Brazil Launches New Tourist Experiences Platform
Embratur has launched Feel Brasil, a platform with 101 tourist experiences across the 27 states, prioritizing female leadership, inclusion, and sustainability.
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Santa Catarina is a Hidden Gem in Brazil
Discovering a place that feels like a hidden gem is a rare experience, but that’s exactly what happens when you explore Santa Catarina. It’s not just another spot on the map. It’s a destination that draws you in with its stunning landscapes, rich mix of cultures, and a vibe that’s both relaxed and full of…
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Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello Arrested to Serve Corruption Sentence
Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested on Friday (25) in Maceió, Alagoas, to begin serving an eight-year and ten-month prison sentence for corruption and money laundering. The arrest follows a decision by the Supreme Federal Court (STF), which rejected his latest appeals, deeming them dilatory. Minister Alexandre de Moraes issued the arrest…
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Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello arrested to serve prison sentence for corruption
Former President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested in Maceió to serve an eight-year and ten-month sentence for corruption and money laundering, following an STF decision.