Category: In Focus
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Among the 30 Coolest Streets in the World, There’s One in Rio
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Time Out magazine has compiled a list of the coolest streets in the world. Through a global team of editors and local expert contributors, each advocating for the coolest street in their city, the magazine selected 30 streets worth a visit right now. In 8th place is Arnaldo Quintela, a gastronomic hotspot in Botafogo, a…
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Incredible Places to Get Married in Rio de Janeiro
May is the month of brides, and Rio has everything to be the ideal setting for this special celebration. Imagine getting married at the most famous spots in the Marvelous City and making this unique moment even more special. To help with that, we’ve put together a list of some of the most beautiful places…
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Maria Bethânia is honored with a sensory exhibition in Brazil
Verses by Clarice Lispector recited by Maria Bethânia inaugurate an exhibition dedicated to the singer at the Itaú Cultural Institute, celebrating 60 years of her career.
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FII Institute to Host First Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
The FII Institute announced its first FII PRIORITY Latin American summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With the theme ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit will take place from June 11 to 13, 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY program, an annual series of summits,…
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MONTEIRO LOBATO – A country is made with men and books
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José Bento Renato Monteiro Lobato was born on April 18, 1882, in Taubaté, São Paulo. He was the son of José Bento Marcondes Lobato and Olímpia Monteiro Lobato. He was taught to read by his mother and soon developed a taste for reading, discovering the books of his maternal grandfather, the Viscount of Tremembé, who…
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Streaming Makes Brazil the 9th Largest Music Market in the World
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In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth among the ten largest music markets in the world — a remarkable performance primarily driven by streaming. Last year, the Brazilian music market recorded revenues of R$ 2.864 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The data is from a report released on Thursday (21) by Pro-Música, the…
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Streaming Makes Brazil the Ninth Largest Music Market in the World
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In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth among the top ten music markets in the world – a remarkable performance driven mainly by streaming. Last year, the Brazilian music market generated R$ 2.864 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The data is included in the report released on Thursday (21) by Pro-Música, an entity…
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International Tourists Spent US$ 800.6 Billion in Brazil in January 2024, a Record Amount
International tourists who visited Brazil spent US$ 800.6 million in the country in January 2024, according to the Central Bank (BC). This amount is the highest ever recorded and 1.5% higher than the revenue accumulated in 2014, the year Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup. The president of the Brazilian Tourism Agency, Marcelo Freixo, celebrated…
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Brazilian Women Making a Difference in 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian women who have been honored with the 2024 Brazilian Women Making a Difference Award. These women have stood out in their communities, demonstrating boldness and pioneering spirit in various causes, reflecting the experience, strength, and…
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House Approves Bill That Could Ban TikTok in the U.S.
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The House of Representatives in the United States overwhelmingly and bipartisanly voted on Wednesday (13) to approve a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, a major challenge for one of the world’s most popular social media apps. The condition for the app – used by about 170 million Americans – not…