Category: Brazil
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2026 Oscars Honor “The Secret Agent” with Four Nominations, Highlighting Wagner Moura’s Performance
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, February 22, and Brazil stole the show with *The Secret Agent*. The film, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, secured four nominations, including Best Picture, Best International Feature, and Best Actor for Wagner Moura, solidifying its position as…
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Tela Brasil Streaming Platform Launch Scheduled for This Quarter
The Ministry of Culture (MinC) clarified, through a statement, this Sunday (18) that the free streaming platform Tela Brasil is still in the final testing phase and has not been launched. According to the ministry, “the information that the service is already available does not hold,” and the platform and its apps (Android and iOS…
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Lucas Pinheiro takes silver in Alpine Skiing World Cup in Switzerland
Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen finished second in the slalom at the Alpine Skiing World Cup stage this Sunday (18), held in Wengen, Switzerland. The result is the best ever achieved by a Brazilian in the competition and his fourth podium of the season. The Brazilian completed the event with a combined time of 1:46.46…
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Brazilians in Portugal Face Insecurity with Immigration Laws at the Center of Electoral Dispute
The Brazilian community in Portugal is going through a period of apprehension amid recent changes in the country’s immigration policy. Reforms to immigration and nationality laws, coupled with the topic’s prominence in the electoral debate, have generated fear and insecurity among thousands of foreign residents on the eve of this Sunday’s (18) presidential election. The…
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Brazilians in Portugal Face Insecurity as Migration Laws Take Center Stage in Electoral Dispute
The Brazilian community in Portugal is experiencing apprehension amid recent migration policy changes and the issue’s prominence in the presidential election debate, sparking fear among thousands of residents.
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U.S. Suspends Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Brazil
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The U.S. Department of State is suspending all visa processing for 75 countries, including Brazil, Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, and Yemen, Fox News reported on Wednesday (14). The U.S. Department of State posted on X stating that the suspension applies to immigrant visas. Thus, it does not affect Brazilian travelers who…
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Telenovela author Manoel Carlos dies aged 92
Died this Saturday (10), in Rio de Janeiro, the author, director, producer, and writer Manoel Carlos, aged 92. Recognized as one of the greatest names in the history of Brazilian television, the playwright was hospitalized and his death was confirmed through a note released by the Boa Palavra profile. The wake will be closed, restricted…
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Wagner Moura Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Film and Makes History
The Brazilian actor Wagner Moura won the award for best actor in a drama film at the 2026 Golden Globes, during the ceremony held on Sunday (11), in a victory that consolidated a historic night for Brazilian cinema. He was recognized for his performance in O Agente Secreto, a feature film directed by Kléber Mendonça…
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Wagner Moura Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Film and Makes History
Brazilian actor Wagner Moura won the award for best actor in a drama film at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, held on Sunday (11), in a victory that capped a historic night for Brazilian cinema. He was recognized for his performance in *The Secret Agent*, a film directed by Kléber Mendonça Filho. This marks…
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The Secret Agent Wins Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Film
Brazilian cinema has once again taken center stage on the international scene with the victory of The Secret Agent at the 2026 Golden Globes, in the Best Non-English Language Film category. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, the feature was honored at one of the world’s premier audiovisual awards, marking a historic achievement for the country…