Category: Brazil
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Lula Sanctions Taxation on International Purchases Up to $50
President Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned a law on Thursday (27) that establishes taxation on international purchases up to $50 (approximately R$ 250), which were previously exempt from import tax. The new text includes a 20% charge on the value of purchases within this limit, which are very common on international sites like Shopee,…
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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, possession of marijuana remains…
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Possession of Marijuana for Personal Use
By a majority of votes, the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) decided on Tuesday (25) to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for personal use. The ruling was concluded after nine years of successive suspensions. The number of judges who voted for and against decriminalization has not yet been officially disclosed. With the decision, the possession…
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Copa América: Brazil Draws 0-0 Against Costa Rica
With Neymar in the stands, Brazil failed to score against Costa Rica in their opening match of Group D in the Copa América on Monday night (25), which ended in a 0-0 draw. Although Brazil had more ball possession, Costa Rica’s strict defense held firm. Brazil faced further frustration with a series of questionable referee…
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Record Fires Consume the Brazilian Pantanal
The largest continuous wetland area on the planet, the Pantanal, recorded 9,014 fire outbreaks in the last 12 months, nearly seven times more than the 1,298 recorded in the same period last year. The data comes from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Particularly impressive, besides the higher number of fires, is the early…
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Record Fires Consume the Pantanal
The largest continuous wetland area on the planet, the Pantanal recorded 9,014 fire hotspots in the last 12 months, nearly seven times more than the 1,298 recorded in the same period last year. The data comes from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Particularly striking, in addition to the higher number of fires, is…
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A Cream Called ‘Brazilian Bum Bum’ Is Gaining Popularity Among American Teenagers
One of the most coveted beauty products among American teenagers right now is a creamy lotion called ‘Brazilian Bum Bum Cream’, sold for $48 by the beauty brand Sol de Janeiro. According to the company’s website, which is not Brazilian, the lotion has a pistachio scent and “helps to visibly smooth and firm the appearance…
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Lula Will Allow Casinos in Brazil
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Politics, TourismBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Friday (June 21) that he will sanction the bill that legalizes casinos and gambling in Brazil. In his view, however, this is not “what will save the country” in terms of revenue and job creation. In an interview with Rádio Meio Norte in Teresina, in the…
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Lula Says He Will Legalize Casinos and Gambling
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Politics, TourismPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated this Friday (21) that he is likely to sanction the bill proposing the legalization of casinos and gambling, such as bingo and jogo do bicho, in Brazil. However, for Lula, this is not “what will save the country” in terms of revenue and job creation. In an interview…
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Copa América 2024 starts this Thursday (June 20)
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The Copa América 2024 football tournament leaves South America for the second time in its 108-year history, with the United States of America as the host for the 2024 edition. The current champions, Argentina, will face debutants Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The opening ceremony will begin one…