Category: Brazil
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Among the 30 Coolest Streets in the World, There’s One in Rio
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Time Out magazine has compiled a list of the coolest streets in the world. Through a global team of editors and local expert contributors, each advocating for the coolest street in their city, the magazine selected 30 streets worth a visit right now. In 8th place is Arnaldo Quintela, a gastronomic hotspot in Botafogo, a…
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Incredible Places to Get Married in Rio de Janeiro
May is the month of brides, and Rio has everything to be the ideal setting for this special celebration. Imagine getting married at the most famous spots in the Marvelous City and making this unique moment even more special. To help with that, we’ve put together a list of some of the most beautiful places…
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Rio Inaugurates the Largest Open-Air Exhibition in Latin America
The “Colors of Brazil” project at the Gentileza Intermodal Terminal in Rio de Janeiro is the largest urban art corridor in Latin America, enriching the pedestrian journey with vibrant colors. The first phase of the project has been completed, covering 26 kilometers and connecting new urban artworks. 131 artists revitalized the 18 stations of the…
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Discovery of Brazil, the History Behind April 22, 1500
In addition to Earth Day, April 22 is celebrated as the supposed ‘discovery’ of Brazil. On this date in 1500, Portuguese explorers arrived in Brazil. Under the command of Pedro Álvares Cabral, they claimed the new land. However, it is estimated that five million inhabitants, whom the Portuguese referred to as Indians, were already living…
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Maria Bethânia is honored with a sensory exhibition in Brazil
Verses by Clarice Lispector recited by Maria Bethânia inaugurate an exhibition dedicated to the singer at the Itaú Cultural Institute, celebrating 60 years of her career.
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Energea: Providing Clean Energy for One of the World’s Most Beloved Destinations in Brazil
Energea announces the completion of 12 new projects in its Community Solar portfolio in Brazil. These latest additions mark a significant milestone in Energea’s mission to provide sustainable and efficient energy solutions throughout Brazil. The Energea is a global leader in renewable energy solutions, focusing on solar energy asset management. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Energea…
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FII Institute to Host First Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
The FII Institute announced its first FII PRIORITY Latin American summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With the theme ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit will take place from June 11 to 13, 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY program, an annual series of summits,…
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Wes Edens, Founder of Fortress Investment Group, to be Honored by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Wes Edens as the American recipient of the 2024 Person of the Year Awards. For 52 years, the Chamber has honored as “Person of the Year” two prominent leaders, one Brazilian and one American, who have been particularly instrumental in forging closer ties and enhancing the relationship between Brazil…
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April 19 is Indigenous Peoples Day in Brazil
In July 2022, a law established April 19 as Indigenous Peoples Day in Brazil — no longer “Indian Day” — with the aim of celebrating their culture and heritage in the country. Approved by Congress, the measure eliminates the term “Indian,” considered prejudiced against indigenous peoples. Still, in the view of Dinamam Tuxá, executive coordinator…
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MONTEIRO LOBATO – A country is made with men and books
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José Bento Renato Monteiro Lobato was born on April 18, 1882, in Taubaté, São Paulo. He was the son of José Bento Marcondes Lobato and Olímpia Monteiro Lobato. He was taught to read by his mother and soon developed a taste for reading, discovering the books of his maternal grandfather, the Viscount of Tremembé, who…