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Brazil and Argentina Study Creation of a Common Currency for Trade
The economic teams of Brazil and Argentina will work on a proposal to create a common currency that can be used in trade and financial flows. The goal would be to reduce operational costs and dependence on foreign currencies. In a statement in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Lula said that this will be done “with a…
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Minister of Finance: Nothing Can Prevent Brazil’s Push to Join the OECD
Brazil’s Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, said today (Jan 18) that the country may request changes to its proposal to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The topic is being discussed in a working group that is expected to advise President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the next steps to be…
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Eastman Partnership to Aid in the Restoration of Brazilian Forests
Eastman has signed a partnership agreement with the environmental non-governmental organization SOS Mata Atlântica and Bracell, a producer of dissolving pulp, to donate 15,000 seedlings in support of a program designed to help restore the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
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HRW: Lula Must Urgently Address the Crisis in the Amazon
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, must commit to concrete measures to support his environmental promises, said Human Rights Watch (HRW). In his first public statement after winning the election on October 30, 2022, Lula pledged to reduce deforestation in the Amazon rainforest to zero, defend indigenous rights, and take a leadership…
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Indigenous Peoples Seek Help in Brazil
The Brazilian Federal Police are investigating a “genocide” against the Yanomami people following the revelation that nearly one hundred children from the indigenous group have died, according to the country’s Ministry of Justice. The announcement came after a government report revealed that at least one hundred Yanomami children living in Brazil’s largest indigenous reserve —…
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Strong Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey and Syria
As of Monday afternoon (6), more than 2,000 people have died and thousands have been injured after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning local time. Authorities continue to update the death toll as rescue efforts persist. It is estimated that there are over 5,000 injured.…
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Anitta Fails to Win and Beyoncé Makes History at the 2023 Grammy Awards
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It wasn’t this time that singer Anitta won the first Grammy for Brazil in one of the main categories of the most important music award in the United States. The pop star was competing for the Best New Artist award and was one of the favorites for the statue. In Las Vegas betting houses, Anitta’s…
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After All, What Was That White Balloon Flying Over the U.S. Sky?
The enormous white sphere that crossed U.S. airspace last week and was shot down by the Air Force over the Atlantic Ocean live on television on Saturday (4) triggered a diplomatic whirlwind and became a trending topic on social media. The China insists that the balloon was merely a civil dirigible mainly used for meteorological…
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More Than 400 Food Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
More than 400 food products sold under dozens of brand names have been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The recall from Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC includes sandwiches, salads, yogurts, wraps, and other ready-to-eat products sold in nine states and Washington, DC, from January 24…
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2023 – An Important Year for the Food Industry
The retail food industry faced challenges and opportunities in 2022. This year brought ongoing disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic and rising financial pressures due to inflation, dramatically increasing costs for both retailers and consumers. The Consumer Price Index for all consumers rose more than 0.4% from August to now, and all prices increased 8.2% compared…