Category: Brazil
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Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova Worldwide, Dies at 83
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Producer, composer, pianist, and song interpreter, Sérgio Mendes passed away at 83. The legendary artist, whose career spanned over three dozen albums released over six decades, helped create the modern sound of Brazilian pop crossover thanks to hits like “Mas Que Nada” and “Magalenha.” He died at home in Los Angeles on Thursday (September 5),…
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Do You Have a Good Story to Tell? Join the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the USA
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The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the United States: “Incredible Stories.” The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny,…
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“I Am Still Here,” by Brazilian Director Walter Salles, Receives a Standing Ovation at the Venice Film Festival
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A ten-minute standing ovation. That was the audience’s reaction after watching the premiere of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I Am Still Here,” starring well-known actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official release of the film in Brazil or the United States has not…
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“I’m Still Here,” By Walter Salles, Is Cheered at the Venice Film Festival
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Standing ovation for ten minutes. That was the reaction of the audience that attended the launch of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I’m Still Here,” starring actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official premiere of the film in Brazil or the United States has…
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Supreme Federal Court Maintains Suspension of X in Brazil
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On Monday morning (September 2), the 1st Panel of the Supreme Federal Court voted to maintain the suspension of the social network X, formerly known as Twitter. To avoid further confrontations, Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, agreed to block the social network in Brazil. Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF)…
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X is Prohibited in Brazil
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Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, has agreed to block its social media site X in Brazil, a shift in the dispute between the American billionaire and the Supreme Court of the largest nation in Latin America. A Starlink had previously stated that it would not comply with the ban on X in Brazil, calling…
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Celebrating 202 Years of Brazilian Independence: A Journey Through Time
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On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty and nation-building. This pivotal moment in Brazilian history, achieved in 1822, was not just a declaration of autonomy, but the beginning of a complex and evolving journey towards the establishment of a modern and…
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New Pandemic? Mpox Cases Reach Nearly 100 Thousand Worldwide
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Central America, children, Europe, Geral, Health, Inside, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America, United StatesFrom January 2022 to June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known as monkeypox, in 116 countries. During this period, 208 deaths caused by the disease were also reported. Data released on Monday (12) by the organization shows that, just in June, 934 cases were confirmed, and four deaths…
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Brazilian scientists develop fast-degrading bioplastic
Brazilian researchers have developed a type of bioplastic that degrades quickly when composted or discarded in the environment. The material is innovative because it uses small encapsulated bioactive particles from functional foods like carrot and chia. Unlike synthetic plastic, it does not leave residues that pollute the environment, harming life in the oceans and even…
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An Overview of the US-Mexico Border
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The United States and Mexico share a land border of nearly 3,200 km. Along it, the American states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas border the Mexican states of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas.Where do people live on the border?The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that the US-Mexico…