Category: Business
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How the Automotive Industry is Responding to the 25% Tariffs So Far
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars went into effect last Thursday. The import tax has already triggered major moves by automakers, from layoffs to pauses in car shipments and price increases. As a result, industry analysts expect consumers to see higher prices, which has led some buyers to visit dealerships in an effort…
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Airlines Cut Seats to the U.S. as Canadians Avoid the Country
Airlines are reshaping their plans as Canadians avoid trips to the U.S. amid a growing trade war, leading to significant seat reductions and changes in travel agency promotions.
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Trump Imposes High Tariffs; Some Key Partners Hit Hard
American President Donald Trump announced his highest and most comprehensive tariffs in a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday (2), stating that he will impose a 10% tax on all trading partners except Canada and Mexico, as well as double-digit tariffs on dozens of other countries. The measure was a significant escalation of Trump’s…
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How the IRS Decides Whether or Not to Audit You
The deadline for filing income tax returns is approaching on April 15. Those who have been audited by the American IRS know that the process can be tedious, lengthy, and often costly, as the auditor almost always finds a way to make you pay for something that was overlooked.How to avoid being audited?The best way…
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More than 500 thousand international tourists visited Rio in two months
More than half a million international tourists visited the state of Rio de Janeiro in the first two months of 2025, according to data from the National Immigration Council. There were 262,108 arrivals in February and 240,151 in January, totaling 502,259 foreign visitors, a 50% increase compared to the same period last year. The tourists…
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Christ the Redeemer is the Most Sought-After Attraction Abroad in 2024
The Christ the Redeemer Monument remains the most sought-after destination in Brazil among international tourists on internet search sites. By 2025, Rio is already the main booked destination. Rio de Janeiro also leads the ranking of the ten most searched Brazilian attractions on the internet, with Christ the Redeemer at the top of the list,…
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Inflation is Leading Consumers to Identify Their Priorities
As Americans deal with inflation, 76% are cutting back on spending, according to the second annual Wells Fargo Money Study.
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Encounters: 200 Years of Brazil-U.S. Friendship
On May 26, 1824, the United States became the first country to recognize Brazil’s independence. This exhibition celebrates 200 years of friendly, peaceful, and uninterrupted relations between the two largest nations in the Americas. Few countries can boast such a long and enduring bilateral relationship. Originally held at the Palácio do Itamaraty in Brasília in…
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Christ the Redeemer: Most Sought-After Attraction Among Foreign Tourists
In 2025, Rio remains the top destination booked by foreign tourists. The city also continues to lead the ranking of the ten most sought-after attractions online in Brazil, with Christ the Redeemer at the top of the list, with over 175,000 searches in a year. The data comes from the 2025 edition of Tourism Trends,…
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‘Without Borders’, Partnership between Embratur and TikTok Promises to Bring Brazil’s Attractions to the World
Brazil is being presented to the world directly by those who make tourism happen. This is the focus of the partnership established between Embratur (Brazilian Institute of Tourism) and TikTok. The Brazilian agency and the social platform introduced an initiative aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises, as well as professionals in the tourism sector,…


