Category: Brazil
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Documentary ‘Lula’ by Oliver Stone Premieres at Cannes
An intimate portrait of Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva that explores the rise, fall, and return to power of a politician considered extraordinary after 19 months in prison. This is the premise of “Lula,” a documentary by American director Oliver Stone and Rob Wilson about the president of Brazil that premiered in Cannes on Sunday…
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Anitta Releases New Music Video and Negative Reactions from Part of the Public Highlight Religious Intolerance in Brazil
Brazilian popstar Anitta has released a new music video for the song ‘Aceita’, in which she celebrates her faith and connection with Candomblé, an African-based religion. However, what should have been a moment of celebration and cultural expression has turned into a wave of religious intolerance, with the artist facing harsh criticism from part of…
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Anitta Reveals New Music Video and Negative Reaction Highlights Religious Intolerance in Brazil
Anitta is facing intense backlash due to the release of a new music video. The 31-year-old pop star shared a preview of her new song, “Aceitar,” on her Instagram, where she has 65 million followers.
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Brazil Named Host of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
At the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, Brazil was announced as the host nation for the tenth FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be held in 2027, becoming the first South American nation to host the tournament. This announcement comes after the most comprehensive bidding process ever conducted for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and…
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Brazil Wins Bid to Host the 2027 Women’s World Cup
The Women’s World Cup will be held in South America for the first time after Brazil secured the right to host the 2027 tournament, FIFA announced on Thursday (17). The announcement was made at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, with the selection process decided for the first time by open voting. Brazil’s bid…
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Global Wave of Extreme Weather Events Indicates Summer with Increased Risks
A series of unprecedented weather and climate events has hit several continents in recent weeks, killing hundreds of people and displacing many others. The relentless heat in Southeast Asia, flooding in southern Brazil and Texas, and other events forecast an intense summer and align with scientific expectations of a warmer climate. The extremes occurring this…
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Rio Grande do Sul receives aid from international banks
The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, will allocate $1.115 billion in assistance measures to the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. The announcement was made on social media on Tuesday (May 14) by NDB President Dilma Rousseff. On X, Rousseff described the moment faced by the Brazilian…
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Rio Grande do Sul Receives Help from International Banks
The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, will allocate $1.115 billion for assistance measures to the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. The announcement was made on social media this Tuesday (May 14) by the president of the NDB, Dilma Rousseff. On X, Dilma Rousseff classified the moment…
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Thanks to a New Type of Visa, It’s Easier to Live in Some Countries
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New visa programs and tax incentives are making it easier for many to arrange life and start anew abroad, with countries like Portugal, Spain, and Costa Rica leading the way.
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Leaders in AI Collaborate for Brazil’s Climate Resilience
AI/R, a global leader in technology specializing in Data, AI, and Generative AI services, announced a plan to dedicate resources to pro bono programs over the coming years, aiming to harness the power of AI and data analytics. The program is a joint effort with global technology partners such as AWS, and leading Brazilian IT…