Category: Business
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How Anyone Can Request Government Records
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Want to know how many tickets the police issued to drivers for texting while driving? Or perhaps you are a journalist trying to understand why a long-time government employee retired so suddenly. In the United States, anyone can use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request public records from the government, whether they are…
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American Diplomats Study Languages of the World
American diplomats reflect the diversity of the U.S. and the world. In their posts abroad, they make a special effort to connect directly with people by studying foreign languages.
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Experience Up Close the Culture, Diversity, and Art of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
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A spectacular way to experience this cultural diversity is to visit two of its oldest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, both capitals of the states where they are located (which share the same name), being the first and second largest cities in Brazil. Whether on a business trip or leisure, São Paulo and…
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Preparing the Next Generation of Women Leaders in Brazil
What happens when 100 girls from public schools are trained in business and leadership skills for six months? Empowerment, says a new program in Brazil sponsored by the Department of State. The Power4Girls program aims to “demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the Brazilian government’s high school reform efforts,” said Todd Miyahira, one of the program…
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Biden Administration Cancels $10,000 in Student Loans
Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Biden announced on Wednesday, August 24, the forgiveness of $10,000 in student debt for certain borrowers and the extension of the student loan payment freeze until December 31, 2022. The Biden administration has already canceled nearly $32 billion of the $1.6 trillion in outstanding federal student loan debt, expanding existing…
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What are your rights in case of flight cancellations or delays?
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in Business, Community, Destaque, Economy, Geral, Inside, Politics, Por dentro, Tourism, United StatesThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will launch a website in the coming weeks detailing airlines’ policies on flight cancellations or delays. The aim is to keep passengers informed about their rights amid the air travel chaos that has arisen as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. The page promises to contain “easy-to-read” information about…
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U.S. Food Cooperatives Help Local Citizens Live Well
Food cooperatives in the United States, unlike the more common supermarkets run by national chains, are owned by the local buyers themselves. When local citizens pay a membership fee, they gain shopping privileges and the right to vote on a Board of Directors or run for a seat on the Board. “Members elect the Board…
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How the U.S. Promotes Global Prosperity
The United States is committed to advancing peace, prosperity, and freedom globally, and to building a world where nations can chart their own paths, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In a major speech on May 26 at George Washington University in Washington, Blinken outlined the Biden-Harris administration’s approach to defending and reforming the international…
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The 7 Levels of Financial Freedom
The millionaire Grant Sabatier, one of the leading voices and one of the greatest success stories of the FIRE movement – an acronym for “Financial Independence, Retire Early” – created a classification to measure people’s level of financial freedom. There are 7 categories, starting with recognizing one’s financial situation and ending in abundant wealth. Sabatier,…
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Starting this week, Brazilians need a visa to Mexico
The Government of Mexico has determined that all Brazilians intending to travel to Mexico for tourism or business must obtain a physical visa printed in their passport before boarding to the country. This measure comes into effect on August 18, 2022. Until then, Brazilians only needed an electronic authorization that could be obtained for free…