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Visa Requirement for Americans Extended to April
According to a report by the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to extend the start date for the visa requirement for Americans, Canadians, and Australians visiting Brazil for tourism or business to April 10. The visa requirement was originally set to take effect next Wednesday, January 10. As reported by…
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Visa Requirement for Americans Entering Brazil Extended to April
According to the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to postpone the return of the visa requirement for Americans, Canadians, and Australians visiting Brazil for tourism or business to April 10. The visa requirement was initially set to begin next Wednesday, January 10. As reported by the Brazilian newspaper, President Lula…
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Mediterranean Diet Ranked as the Best Diet of 2024
For the seventh consecutive year, the Mediterranean diet has been awarded the title of best overall diet in the annual ranking of the best diets by U.S. News and World Report. The diet is endorsed by the American Heart Association for its cardiovascular benefits. Additionally, the diet has been shown to reduce the risks of…
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How 367 Passengers Escaped Unscathed From The Terrible Accident With The Japan Airlines Plane?
Since the moment the Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with a smaller military aircraft on a runway in Tokyo on Tuesday (2), the crew took only 18 minutes to safely evacuate all 367 passengers from the aircraft. If you have ever sat in the back seats of an aircraft, you know that under normal circumstances…
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Driving to Manhattan (NY) Will Get More Expensive
Drivers in New York City will soon be subject to a toll for driving on the busiest streets of Manhattan. The “Congestion Pricing Plan,” recently approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), aims to reduce the number of vehicles circulating daily in the city and, consequently, reduce traffic in one of the most congested cities…
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Are You a Capoeira Nerd?
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Are you a capoeira nerd? Well, if you find yourself constantly talking about the latest moves, practices, and philosophies behind this art, then the answer might be yes! But don’t worry, being a capoeira nerd is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it’s something to be proud of! Here are some signs that you…
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Northeastern Fair of São Cristóvão in Rio Becomes State Heritage
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The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Cláudio Castro, enacted a law in November that designates the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas’ as Historical, Touristic, Cultural, and Gastronomic Heritage of the State of Rio. The project, authored by state deputy Tia Ju, was approved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro.…
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Glicéria Tupinambá becomes the first Indigenous artist to represent Brazil alone at the Venice Biennale
Glicéria Tupinambá will represent Brazil at the Venice Biennale in 2024, becoming the first Indigenous artist to occupy the country’s pavilion alone.
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Brazilian Congress Approves Project That Makes Pesticide Use More Flexible
According to the original text, the use of pesticides would be analyzed only by the Ministry of Agriculture. The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) — which currently deliberate alongside the ministry — would become mere advisory bodies. However, to please part of the Lula…
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Brazil rises two positions and becomes the ninth largest economy in the world in 2023
With a projected growth of 3.1% in its gross domestic product (GDP) this year, Brazil is expected to rise two positions and become the ninth largest economy in the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently announced. The country’s GDP at the end of the year is around US$ 2.13 trillion, surpassing the US$ 2.12…