Category: Economy
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In October, Brazil Presides Over the UN Security Council
Brazil assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term at the beginning of October. Among the main themes to be advocated by the country is the importance of bilateral, regional, and multilateral institutions to prevent, resolve, and mediate conflicts. The Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will preside over a…
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USA and Brazil Celebrate 20 Years of Health Partnership
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the USA celebrated 20 years of partnership with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in Brazil and the Brazilian Ministry of Health. In these two decades, over 37 million dollars have been invested in programs in Brazil to combat diseases. More than half of these funds have…
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Lula and Biden Launch Partnership for Workers’ Rights
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, launched a partnership to promote “decent work.” They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to workers’ rights by signing a protocol in a groundbreaking initiative between the two countries. The initiative aims to combat precarious work through unions. “We don’t want just one class…
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Contrary to Predictions, Job Growth Remains Strong in the U.S.
The U.S. labor market has been showing resilience. In September, 336,000 new jobs were added to the economy, as announced by the Department of Labor on Friday (6). The increase, nearly double what economists had predicted, serves as a confirmation of the vitality of the labor market and the robustness of an economy facing challenges.…
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Americans Continue Spending Like There’s No Tomorrow
Americans spent 5.8% more last August than the previous year, far exceeding inflation of less than 4%.
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Offers Another Workshop on Entrepreneurship
If you have the desire to start a business and don’t know how to begin, this workshop is for you. After the success of the 1st edition, registrations for the 2nd Edition of the online Workshop “Trilha Mulheres de Sucesso” are now open. Offered by Grupo Mulheres do Brasil, in partnership with its branches in…
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Thefts Prompt Store Closures in the U.S.
Target has announced that it is closing nine stores in major cities across four states. The reason? Thefts and organized crime are making the environment unsafe for employees and customers and unsustainable for businesses, explains a statement released by the company. The chain is part of a wave of retailers – both large and small…
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Make Your Home Efficient with Government Help
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022 offers up to $14,000 in tax discounts and credits for those who invest in renovating their property. The condition is that the renovation includes changes to make the property energy efficient. Understand how you can take advantage of government incentives:Electric Appliances About 17% of homeowners want to…
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What Are the Fastest Growing Professions in the USA?
Estimates show that the number of jobs in the United States will increase by 8.3 million between 2021 and 2031, but not all jobs or industries will grow at the same pace. According to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following occupations will see the highest percentage change in employment by 2031. •…
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Brightline Finally Launches Train Route Connecting Miami to Orlando
Brightline, a private high-speed rail company, debuted its new route on Friday (22) after years of anticipation. The company is trying to attract some of the more than 40 million people who make the trip between Miami and Orlando every year – with about 90% of them driving, according to the Associated Press (AP). The…