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Mocidade Alegre Wins the Special Group Title of São Paulo’s Carnival in 2023
Mocidade Alegre won, this Tuesday (21), the title of champion of the special group of São Paulo’s Carnival. This is the eleventh title for the association, also known as “The Home of Samba,” making it the second school with the most victories in the history of the São Paulo carnival, behind only Vai-Vai. Mocidade Alegre…
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Heavy Rains: Calamity in the North Coast of São Paulo
The intense and persistent rains hit the north coast of the state of São Paulo on Saturday and Sunday night, causing roadblocks, landslides, flooding, collapses, and affecting water supply in the region.
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Brazil Considers Resuming Tourist Visas for American Citizens
The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is studying the resumption of the tourist visa requirement for American citizens, suspended by Jair Bolsonaro in 2019.
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Lula Government Considers Reinstating Visa Requirement for Americans
The Lula government is considering reinstating visa requirements for American citizens visiting Brazil, a measure suspended since 2019.
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Mardi Gras: The Carnival of New Orleans
This weekend marks the beginning of carnival in Brazil. Here in the United States, the celebration that most resembles it, Mardi Gras, takes place in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 21, the famous “Fat Tuesday.” You know the meaning of Mardi Gras – and why it is celebrated? Check out the text below and learn…
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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia, the Disease Affecting Actor Bruce Willis?
After announcing his retirement in March 2022 due to a speech disorder called aphasia, Bruce Willis, 67, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family announced on Thursday (16). “Since we announced Bruce’s aphasia diagnosis in the spring of 2022, his condition has progressed,” the family said in a statement. “Unfortunately, communication problems are just one…
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Delinquency in Brazil May Lead to Passport Loss
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has ruled that it is constitutional for the judiciary to order the seizure of the passport and driver’s license (CNH) of delinquent individuals. These sanctions were already provided for in the Code of Civil Procedure as a coercive measure to compel citizens to settle their debts. However, the Workers’ Party…
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Amazon? Walmart? Do You Know What the Most Used Shopping App in the U.S. Is Right Now?
A new online shopping platform linked to one of China’s leading retailers has quickly become the most downloaded app in the United States, surpassing Amazon and Walmart. Temu, an online retailer based in Boston, which shares ownership with the Chinese social commerce giant Pinduoduo, is capturing the American consumer market. The superstore sells everything from…
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CPF Becomes Mandatory to Request Services at the Consulate
Those who have moved their residence abroad often forget about the CPF, the Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas, an identification document for taxpayers issued by the Brazilian Federal Revenue. However, starting in 2024, Brazilian consulates will require the CPF on service request forms. “Every Brazilian citizen of any age who comes here to the consulate to…
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WHO Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
The World Health Organization confirmed this week that Equatorial Guinea is experiencing its first outbreak of Marburg disease, a condition caused by a virus that has resulted in at least nine deaths in the small West African country. There are another 16 suspected cases, according to the agency.What is the Marburg virus? Like Ebola, the…