Category: Community
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Independence Day of Brazil
On September 7, 2023, Brazil celebrates its 201st anniversary. The date marks the Declaration of Independence of Brazil from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves on September 7, 1822. The history of Brazil is a complex tale of politics and power. Before the arrival of Europeans, Brazil was inhabited by Stone Age…
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Brazilian Sentenced to Life in Prison Remains at Large in the U.S.
Pennsylvania police released an update on Tuesday morning (12) regarding the massive manhunt for the Brazilian murderer sentenced to life in prison who escaped from a state penitentiary nearly two weeks ago. Danilo Cavalcante, according to the police, is armed with a stolen weapon. Cavalcante escaped from Chester County prison on August 31 by “walking…
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Most Couples Divorce for This Reason. Find Out What It Is?
Almost 690,000 couples divorced in 2021. This is about half the number of couples who married in the same year. The majority of couples file for what is called “no-fault divorce,” which means you can dissolve your marriage without having to show that either party committed any “wrongdoing.” This does not mean that the union…
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There Are More Than 4.4 Million Brazilians Living Abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a survey of Brazilian communities residing abroad, referencing the year 2021. In that year, according to estimates, the Brazilian community abroad surpassed 4.4 million citizens, representing an increase of over 180,000 people compared to the last survey conducted, which referred to the year 2020. The most significant concentrations are…
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Massachusetts Declares State of Emergency in Response to Increase in Immigrants
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declared a state of emergency on Tuesday (8) in response to the rising number of immigrants arriving in the state. With Healey’s declaration comes an “urgent and formal appeal” to the federal government to help expedite work authorization for newly arrived immigrants. About 5,600 families with children are living in state-funded…
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Agribusiness Leaders at Event at the Jockey Club of São Paulo
São Paulo will host the 1st edition of Agrotalk Business on August 8, an invitation-only event that will open discussions on the current Brazilian economic scenario. The confirmed speakers are: Antonia Fontenelle, entrepreneur and commentator; Antonio Cabrera Mano Filho, former Minister of Agriculture; Evaristo de Miranda, researcher at Embrapa; Paulo Junqueira, president of the Rural…
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Project University Joins edX as a Partner to Expand Access to Top Universities in Brazil
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company that develops academic courses with top universities in Brazil, is the newest member of edX’s global partner network, joining hundreds of universities and institutions in expanding access to the best education in the world. As a…
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Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Strict Asylum Policy
A federal judge struck down a new and strict asylum policy that the Biden administration called crucial to curb the illegal crossing of immigrants along the US-Mexico border.
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For $40, You Can Have 15 Minutes of Fame on a Times Square Screen
Some Brazilian celebrities have been appearing on one of the screens in Times Square. Bruna Marquezine, Anitta, Luan Santana, Pabllo Vittar, and Ludmilla have all made an appearance there. The surprise is that their appearances have nothing to do with the fame they have achieved. On the contrary, any mere mortal can appear there. The…