Category: Brazil
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Path to the 2026 World Cup: How Will the 48 Spots Be Filled?
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The path to the 2026 World Cup, an unprecedented event with 48 teams, is underway. The finals, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will expand to 104 matches across 16 cities.How Will the 48 spots be filled?AFC (Asia)Number of spots: Eight plus possibly one via intercontinental playoff) With the third round underway, Japan…
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Obituary: Maria Isabel Maciel Propato, One of BACC’s Longest-Serving Employees, Passes Away at 76 Years Old.
It is with great sadness that the BACC Travel team announces the passing of one of its longest and most loyal employees. Maria Isabel Maciel Propato passed away on March 17, 2025, due to heart complications. Maria Isabel began working at the company in the 1990s. She was part of the Rio de Janeiro team…
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Thousands Gather in Support of Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at Copacabana Beach in Rio
On Sunday, thousands of supporters gathered at the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to show solidarity with former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently facing serious legal challenges. Bolsonaro, who served as president of Brazil from 2019 to 2022, is accused of orchestrating a plot to overthrow the government following his electoral defeat.…
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Bolsonaro Receives Support from Thousands in Copacabana
Thousands of people gathered at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (16) in a show of support for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces accusations of leading a plot to overthrow the government and undermine the country’s democracy after losing the 2022 election.
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Americans Will Need a Visa to Enter Brazil Starting April 10, 2025
In the last five years, Brazil has eliminated the visa requirement for some travelers, including citizens of the United States, as a way to boost tourism in the country. However, in mid-2023, the country announced that it would change course and soon require citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia to come equipped with…
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American Visitors Will Need a Visa to Enter Brazil Starting April 10, 2025
In the past five years, Brazil waived the visa requirement for some travelers, including those from the United States, as a way to boost tourism in the country. However, in mid-2023, the South American nation announced that it would change course and soon require nationals from the United States, Canada, and Australia to enter Brazil…
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Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum. Canada and Europe Retaliate. Brazil Wants to Negotiate
The 25% tariff imposed by Donald Trump on all imported steel and aluminum to the United States came into effect on Wednesday (12). It is the latest salvo in Trump’s multifaceted tariff plan aimed at correcting trade imbalances and reigniting domestic industry. However, it risks triggering a global trade war, as the European Union retaliated…
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Carnival Ends in Brazil with Significant Tourist Presence
The 2025 carnival comes to an end in Brazil with a record number of revelers, highlighted by a significant presence of tourists, especially at the famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The hotel occupancy rate in Rio de Janeiro, one of the measures of tourist presence in the city, during Carnival reached 95.51% of available…
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Carnival Comes to an End in Brazil with Strong Tourist Presence
O Carnaval de 2025 chega ao fim no Brasil com um número recorde de foliões, destacado pela significativa presença de turistas, especialmente no famoso Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro. A taxa de ocupação hoteleira no Rio de Janeiro, um dos indicadores da presença de turistas na cidade, atingiu 95,51% dos quartos disponíveis durante o Carnaval,…
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The World Cup Takes Place in Just Over a Year. Are the USA Prepared?
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With just over a year until the 2026 World Cup, which will be held jointly between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, executives from some key American industries essential for the event are expressing concerns about whether the United States will be ready to host such a large-scale competition and accommodate a massive influx of…