Category: Brazil
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Meet Milo and Tina, the first openly Gen Z Olympic mascots
For decades, each edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has been represented by a mascot, with varying public reactions—from the much-criticized “Izzy” from Atlanta in 1996 to the beloved panda from Beijing in 2022 and the controversial big-eyed hats of Paris 2024. Taking up the post for 2026 are Milo and Tina, a pair…
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Three in every ten missing persons in Brazil are children or adolescents
Three out of every ten disappearance cases registered in Brazil during the year 2025 involved children and adolescents. According to data from the National System of Public Security Information (Sinesp), out of the 84,760 general occurrences, 23,919, or 28% of the total, involved victims under 18 years of age. This result also means that, on…
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Corinthians beats Flamengo to claim back-to-back Supercopa Rei titles
Corinthians is the Supercopa Rei champion. The title was confirmed with a 2-0 victory over Flamengo at Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília on Sunday afternoon (1st). The São Paulo team claimed back-to-back tournament titles. The first trophy had been won in 1991, also against Flamengo. In 2026, Corinthians qualified for the Supercopa as the 2025…
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Even with a drop, Brazil is the country that kills the most trans and travestis
Brazil continues to rank first among countries that kill the most transgender and travesti people in the world, with 80 murders recorded in 2025. The data comes from the latest edition of the dossier produced by the National Association of Travestis and Transexuals (Antra), released this Monday (26). The result represents a drop of about…
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Even with the Drop, Brazil is the Country that Kills the Most Transgender People and Travestis
Brazil continues to lead the ranking of countries that kill the most transgender people and travestis in the world, with 80 murders recorded in 2025. The data comes from the latest edition of the dossier prepared by the National Association of Travestis and Transsexuals (Antra), released this Monday (26). This result represents a drop of…
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See the full list of Oscar 2026 nominees
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday (22), in Los Angeles, the list of nominees for the Oscar 2026. The announcement was made by actress Danielle Brooks, from The Color Purple, and actor Lewis Pullman, from Top Gun: Maverick, with broadcast on the award’s official networks. “The Secret Agent” was nominated…
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See the complete list of Oscar 2026 nominees
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on the morning of this Thursday (22), in Los Angeles, the list of nominees for the Oscar 2026. The announcement was made by actress Danielle Brooks, from The Color Purple, and actor Lewis Pullman, from Top Gun: Maverick, with broadcast on the official networks of the…
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Brazilian Adolpho Veloso Nominated for Oscar for Best Cinematography
Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso has reached one of the most significant moments in his career by being nominated for the Oscar for Best Cinematography. A native of São Paulo, the professional is competing for his work on “Train Dreams”, a drama directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. The nomination was announced…
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Brazilian Adolpho Veloso Nominated for Best Cinematography Oscar
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Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso has reached one of the most landmark moments in his career by being nominated for the Oscar for best cinematography. A native of São Paulo, the professional is competing with the work done in “Sonhos de trem”, a drama directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. The nomination…
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Oscar 2026 Highlights O Agente Secreto with Four Nominations and Spotlight on Wagner Moura
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O Agente Secreto secures four Oscar 2026 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Wagner Moura, marking a historic milestone for Brazilian cinema as the first Brazilian actor nominated in the category.