Category: In Focus
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Do You Have a Good Story to Tell? Join the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the USA
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The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the United States: “Incredible Stories.” The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny,…
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“I Am Still Here,” by Brazilian Director Walter Salles, Receives a Standing Ovation at the Venice Film Festival
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A ten-minute standing ovation. That was the audience’s reaction after watching the premiere of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I Am Still Here,” starring well-known actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official release of the film in Brazil or the United States has not…
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“I’m Still Here,” By Walter Salles, Is Cheered at the Venice Film Festival
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Standing ovation for ten minutes. That was the reaction of the audience that attended the launch of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I’m Still Here,” starring actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official premiere of the film in Brazil or the United States has…
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Supreme Federal Court Maintains Suspension of X in Brazil
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On Monday morning (September 2), the 1st Panel of the Supreme Federal Court voted to maintain the suspension of the social network X, formerly known as Twitter. To avoid further confrontations, Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, agreed to block the social network in Brazil. Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF)…
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X is Prohibited in Brazil
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Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, has agreed to block its social media site X in Brazil, a shift in the dispute between the American billionaire and the Supreme Court of the largest nation in Latin America. A Starlink had previously stated that it would not comply with the ban on X in Brazil, calling…
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International Literacy Day is Celebrated on September 8
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Community, Education, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Literature, Men, WomenSince 1967, annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) take place on September 8 to remind us of the importance of literacy in a more just and sustainable society.
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Tourism in New York Approaches Full Recovery, Remains Leader Among Major Tourist Destinations in the U.S.
New York’s tourism sector is nearing a full recovery, as visitor spending and related tax revenue have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city estimates it will exceed pre-pandemic levels and welcome a record 68 million visitors by 2025. “The number of tourists is almost…
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The Success Journey of Visionary Silvio Santos
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Did you know?, Entertainment, Geral, History, In Focus, Inside, Men, TVSenor Abravanel, this is how Silvio Santos was born, on December 12, 1930, in the Lapa neighborhood, in downtown Rio de Janeiro. The son of Rebeca and Alberto, he had 5 siblings: Beatriz, Leon, Perla, Henrique, and Sara. Still in his teenage years, he began selling goods on the streets of the Fluminense capital to…
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How did Brazil perform at the Paris Olympics?
Brazil finished the Paris Olympics with 20 medals: 3 golds, 7 silvers, and 10 bronzes. Considering that the expectation was for Brazil to bring home 7 gold medals, it can be said that the performance fell short of expectations. The Brazilian Olympic Committee itself set the goal of improving numbers and breaking records in Paris.…
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Was Brazil’s Performance at the Paris Olympics Poor?
Brazil concluded the Paris Olympics with 20 medals: 3 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze. Considering the expectation was for Brazil to bring home 7 gold medals, it can be said that the performance fell short of what was anticipated. The Brazilian Olympic Committee itself set the goal of improving numbers and breaking records in…