Category: Brazil
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The Work of Chico Buarque is the Theme of Another Book
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With a career of 58 years, Chico Buarque has composed 537 songs and is the subject of a new book by professor Adélia Bezerra de Meneses, who analyzes his resistant poetry.
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Brazilian Poet Adélia Prado Wins 2024 Camões Prize
Brazilian poet Adélia Prado is the winner of the 2024 edition of the Camões Prize, the most important award for literature in the Portuguese language. The announcement was made on June 26 by the National Library Foundation. The achievement also marks a special week for the author, considered the greatest living Brazilian poet. Six days…
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Why is the Brazilian Currency So Weak Right Now?
The dollar in 2024 is rising in Brazil and continues to recover its depreciated value over the past two years. In June, the American currency surpassed the mark of $5.50. In 2023, the dollar recorded a decline of 8%. The current appreciation of the currency indicates a recovery of all the depreciation against the real…
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Supreme Federal Court Decriminalizes Possession of Marijuana for Personal Use
By a majority of votes, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) decided on Tuesday (25) to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for personal use. The ruling concluded after nine years of successive suspensions. The number of ministers who voted for and against decriminalization has not yet been officially disclosed. With the decision, the possession of marijuana…
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60 Years of the Military Coup in Brazil: Reflections on a Dark Chapter
As Brazil marks six decades since the military coup that profoundly altered its political landscape, the nation finds itself in a period of reflection, grappling with the enduring legacy of the authoritarian regime. On March 31, 1964, the Brazilian army, supported by conservative civilian forces and covert backing from the United States, overthrew President João…
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Each Real Lost to Fraud in Brazil Costs Companies R$ 3.59, According to Recent Study
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has released the findings of its study ‘The Real Cost of Fraud 2023 – Latin America’. The annual report, based on research conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals that companies in Latin America now face a fraud cost 3.9 times the nominal value lost in fraudulent transactions. In Brazil, 59% of companies reported…
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Almost a quarter of Brazil’s territory has experienced fires in the last 40 years
Almost a quarter of Brazil’s territory caught fire at least once between 1985 and 2023, covering 199.1 million hectares, or 23% of the country’s land area.
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A Brazilian is elected Secretary-General of Interpol
In the election held in June at the Interpol Executive Committee in Lyon, Federal Police Commissioner Valdecy Urquiza was appointed as the next Secretary-General of Interpol, with a term from 2024 to 2029. The appointment by the Executive Committee must be ratified by the General Assembly of the organization, to be held in November. This…
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Paquetá Island: A Small Paradise in the City of Rio de Janeiro
A nearby island to Rio, the district belonging to the administrative region of the Center, is just an hour from the city. The island was occupied by the French even before the founding of the city of Rio de Janeiro, thus Paquetá gained historical importance, served as a food depot, became a refuge for Dom…
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Sport Fishing Destinations in Brazil
Home to about 35 thousand kilometers of internal waterways and one of the largest supplies of freshwater in the world, Brazil is the ideal destination for sport fishing. There are several places that offer not only perfect conditions for fishing but also fascinating natural landscapes.Mato GrossoThe combination of natural beauty and a wide variety of…