Category: Geral
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Partnership Between Delta and Latam Brings New Flights Between NY and Rio
The new flights operated by Delta Air Lines departing from Rio de Janeiro arrived in Atlanta and New York on December 17, both associated with the American company’s joint venture agreement with LATAM. The flight DL60, from Rio de Janeiro to Atlanta – which will now operate year-round – took off from Antônio Carlos Jobim…
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Passport Processing Times Return to Pre-Pandemic Normal
Passport processing times have returned to pre-pandemic normalcy. Starting December 18, 2023, passport applications will be processed in 6-8 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited service, which costs an additional $60, the U.S. Department of State reported. In 1990, only five percent of Americans possessed a passport. Today, that number is 48%.…
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The Wait Time for American Passports Finally Returns to Normal
The processing time for passport applications has returned to pre-pandemic levels, the U.S. State Department announced on Monday (18). The processing time for regular applications is now six to eight weeks and two to three weeks for emergency applications (which cost an additional $60), the department said. The updated wait time applies to applications submitted…
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Yes, Many People Are Getting Sick
Welcome to the respiratory illness season. According to the CDC – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New York City – along with New Jersey and at least 16 other states – is now facing “high” to “very high” levels of respiratory illness activity, as measured by the number of weekly visits to clinics…
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Immigration Judges Have 3 Million Pending Cases
The backlog of cases in immigration courts in the United States surpassed three million pending cases last month, a historic record. The three million pending cases reported in November include one million cases that were added in the previous 12 months, according to a report from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University (TRAC).…
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Brazil Approves Historic Tax Reform
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has approved a sweeping reform of the country’s complicated tax system, marking a significant victory for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who stated that the new rules will stimulate investment and growth in the country. The long-awaited tax reform aims to simplify a system widely regarded as excessively…
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Brazil Approves Historic Tax Reform
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil approved a major reform of the country’s complicated tax system, a significant victory for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who stated that the new rules will stimulate investments and the country’s growth. The long-awaited fiscal reform aims to simplify the system, widely considered excessively burdensome for both individuals…
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Trump Returns to Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric in Election Campaign
Just over a month before the start of the Republican primaries for the 2024 general elections, the party’s leading candidate, former President Donald J. Trump, has once again employed anti-immigrant rhetoric, described by many as ‘xenophobic,’ ‘racist,’ and ‘Nazi,’ during his election campaign. During rallies in Nevada and New Hampshire last weekend, Trump stated that…
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Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Relationships
Pope Francis took another step in his efforts to make the Catholic Church more welcoming to L.G.B.T.Q. people by allowing priests to bless relationships between same-sex couples.
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Deadline to Enroll in a Government-Subsidized Health Plan is Ending
Do you have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as “Obamacare”? You have until this Friday, the 15th, to renew your enrollment so that your coverage is not suspended on December 31. If you miss the deadline, you still have the chance to enroll in a government-subsidized health plan for the…