Category: Community
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Celebrating Women; Fighting for Equality
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality worldwide. We all www.shutterstock.com know that the world could not function without women. This is the day to appreciate their efforts! Large and…
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Walter Schalka is the Brazilian honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award. For 51 years, the Chamber has honored two prominent leaders, one Brazilian and one American, as “Person of the Year” who have been particularly instrumental in forging closer ties and enhancing the relationship between Brazil…
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Amigos do Bem Foundation to be Honored by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Amigos do Bem as the recipient of the 2023 Social Responsibility Award. The award recognizes the organization’s entrepreneurship in social responsibility, promoting the enhancement of society as a whole. Founded in 1993 by Alcione Albanesi, Amigos do Bem transforms lives in the northeastern hinterland, the most populous semi-arid zone…
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Colombia Once Again the No. 1 Country in Searches for Properties in Miami
Colombia registered the highest number of global web searches for properties in Miami in December 2022, according to a new report from the MIAMI Association of Realtors.
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Illegal Crossings at the Canada-U.S. Border Increase More Than 10 Times
The crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border is leading many immigrants to choose to enter the country illegally through the northern border with Canada. The number of illegal crossings in this region over the past five months is nearly 10 times more than in the same period last year. It is important to note that it…
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States Propose Bills to Restrict LGBTQ Rights
Transgender individuals in various states are increasingly alarmed by the number of measures introduced in state legislatures this year seeking to restrict LGBTQ rights. At least 385 bills have been introduced nationwide as of March 7, according to data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union. This number has already surpassed last year’s total of…
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Portugal Will End the “Golden Visa” Due to the Real Estate Crisis
Portugal recently announced a robust package of measures to tackle the real estate crisis, including the end of the program known as the ‘Golden Visa’.
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A ‘Shack’ in a Brazilian Favela Wins International House of the Year Award
A seemingly modest house in a Brazilian favela has been awarded ‘House of the Year’ in an international architecture competition, highlighting the beauty and potential of such communities.
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Undocumented Immigrants Are Leaving the U.S.
There is a wave of immigrants leaving the United States and returning to their home countries. Most have spent most of their lives as undocumented workers. Some did not intend to stay long in the United States when they arrived, but the high cost and danger of crossing the border kept them here. They ended…