Category: Community
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The Ongoing Debate on Birthright Citizenship: Legal, Political, and Social Tensions Rise
As soon as Donald Trump inaugurated his second term in January, one of his first executive actions was to end birthright citizenship. The measure was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, and it seems that a long discussion on the subject is heading to federal courts. Since then, the debate surrounding birthright citizenship in the…
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USA Falls to 9th Place in the World’s Most Powerful Passport Index
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Community, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Latin America, North America, Oceania, South America, Tourism, United States, WorldThe United States continues its downward trend in the ranking of the world’s most powerful passports. The country has fallen to 9th place in the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Global mobility is an important measure of…
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Deportations Under Biden Surpass Record of Trump’s First Term
U.S. immigration authorities deported the largest number of undocumented immigrants in nearly a decade last year, surpassing the record set during Donald Trump’s first term in office.
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Preserved mangrove transforms fishermen into tourism guides. Sustainable initiatives change the routine of traditional peoples
The Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, represents a paradox in popular imagination. On one side, it is associated with pollution; on the other, a postcard of Rio, bathing Sugarloaf Mountain, Paquetá Island, and with views of Corcovado, where the Christ the Redeemer statue stands, and Dedo de Deus in the Serra dos Órgãos National Park.…
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Community Tourism: A Watershed Moment for Indigenous Communities
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In light of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining traction across various economic sectors — including tourism. In indigenous territories, a management model has emerged as an alternative for communities willing to welcome visitors while striving to keep the forest alive — community tourism. In…
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See How the Famous Clay Pots of Espírito Santo Are Made
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In the heart of Vitória, in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, lies a cultural treasure that reflects the tradition and craftsmanship of the capixaba women: the Association of Paneleiras de Goiabeiras. A visit to this place is not just a tourist experience, but an immersion into the historical roots and cultural heritage of the…
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Poverty and Extreme Poverty Reach Lowest Level in Brazil Since 2012
Brazil ended 2023 with the lowest levels of poverty and extreme poverty recorded since the Social Indicators Synthesis began in 2012, by IBGE, the government statistics agency. However, despite this improvement, data released on Wednesday in December revealed that 58.9 million people still live in poverty, with 9.5 million in extreme poverty. The study focuses…
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International Migrants Day is Celebrated This Wednesday
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, children, Community, Europe, Geral, Immigration, Inside, Latin America, Men, North America, Oceania, Politics, South America, Teenager, United States, Women, WorldToday, December 18, is International Migrants Day. The date celebrates the adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990. The day offers a special opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around…
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American Universities Offer Free Tuition for Low-Income Students
In the last month, several colleges and universities in the United States, including the University of Texas and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), announced programs to provide free tuition for undergraduate students from families that fall below a certain income threshold.Is the tuition really free?Each school manages its free tuition program in its own…
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Trump Continues to Claim He Will Eliminate Citizenship for Foreigners Born in the Country. Can He Do This?
One of the main campaign promises of elected President Donald Trump is to eliminate the right to citizenship for foreigners born in the United States. This desire is not new. In his first candidacy for the White House, Trump made the same promise. But after becoming president, he set the issue aside. Perhaps because Trump…