Category: Brazil
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Caminho do Samba Aims to Attract Foreign Tourists to the Suburbs of Rio
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Caminho do Samba aims to attract foreign tourists to the Oswaldo Cruz neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting its rich samba heritage.
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Central Bank of Brazil says it will not interfere in the depreciation of the real
The director of Monetary Policy of the Central Bank of Brazil and future president of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, stated that the institution will not interfere in the depreciation of the country’s currency, the real. He added that the floating exchange rate is one of the pillars of the country’s economy. On Monday, December…
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Australia Approves Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
Australia approved on Thursday (27) a ban on social media for children under 16, following an emotional debate that swept the nation, establishing a benchmark for jurisdictions worldwide with one of the strictest regulations aimed at big tech. The law forces tech giants like Instagram and TikTok to prevent logins from minors or face fines…
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President Biden Marks Historic Climate Legacy with Trip to Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest
Since day one of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of President Biden’s leadership and presidency. Over the past four years, the Administration has created a bold new playbook that has turned confronting the climate crisis into a massive economic opportunity – both at home and abroad. After leading the most significant…
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COP29: Brazil Commits to Reducing Emissions by 67% by 2035
Brazil has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than the previous 59% reduction. The new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of Brazil will be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which began on Monday,…
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Bolsonaro Indicted by Federal Police for Attempted Coup
The Federal Police concluded its investigation into a criminal organization that allegedly acted to prevent elected president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and elected vice president Geraldo Alckmin from taking office in 2022, following the defeat of then-president Jair Bolsonaro in the presidential elections. In a statement released on November 21, the Federal Police confirmed…
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Why Cooperation Between China and Brazil Has Global Importance
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited South America in November to participate in two important multilateral meetings – the APEC meeting and the G20 Summit. Interactions between China and Brazil have attracted significant attention from the international media. China and Brazil have signed several bilateral agreements in various fields, including agriculture, infrastructure, energy, and aerospace. They…
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Ecotourism in the state of Acre
If when hearing about tourism in Acre, you think: is there anything to do in Acre? Know that yes, the state of Acre has several tourist attractions, most of which are linked to ecotourism, especially due to the Amazon Rainforest that occupies part of the state. A curiosity about the state is that it once…