Category: Inside
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When Will We Know Who Won the Presidential Race?
With the population extremely divided, Americans have two major questions as they head into another presidential election: who will win and when will they know who the new president will be? In 2020, Joe Biden was not officially declared the winner until Saturday. This year, everything is so uncertain that it is believed it could…
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Keep an Eye on These 7 States. They Will Decide the American Elections
About 240 million people are eligible to vote in the 2024 election in the U.S., but only a relatively small number of them will likely decide who becomes the next president. These people are residents of the following states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These seven states make up the group…
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Understand the Electoral Process of the United States
Apontados como “a maior democracia do mundo”, os Estados Unidos (EUA) não elegem seu presidente por meio do voto direto. E nem sempre o eleito é aquele que conquista a maioria dos votos. Algo difícil de ser entendido pelos brasileiros, que tiveram, como mote para a retomada da democracia, nos anos 80, o lema Diretas…
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Marielle Franco’s Killers Sentenced Six Years After the Murder
The confessed killers of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes — former military police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz — were sentenced on Thursday (October 31) by a jury in Rio de Janeiro. Ronnie Lessa received a prison sentence of 78 years, nine months, and 30 days. Élcio de Queiroz received…
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Assassins of Marielle Franco Are Sentenced
The confessed assassins of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes — former military police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz — were sentenced on Thursday (10/31) by a jury in Rio de Janeiro. Ronnie Lessa received a prison sentence of 78 years, nine months, and 30 days. Élcio de Queiroz received 59…
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With the Best September in History, Brazil Attracts 4.9 Million International Tourists in 9 Months
Brazil has been attracting more and more foreign visitors. Between January and September 2024, the number of tourists coming from other countries grew by 12% compared to the same period last year, with a record result for the month of September in the entire historical series, which began in 1989: in total, 445,389 travelers landed…
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Natal Luz de Gramado: Magic in the Heart of Serra Gaúcha
As the year comes to a close, the city in Rio Grande do Sul adorns itself with lights and colors to welcome one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year: Natal Luz, where children and adults are enchanted by over 300 attractions during the season, including shows, parades, musical performances, and much more. There…
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Brazilian Municipal Elections Shift to the Right: A New Political Landscape Emerges
In a significant political turn, the recent municipal elections (held in October) in Brazil showed a decisive movement to the right, signaling potential changes in governance and policy direction across the country. Candidates from conservative backgrounds, particularly those aligned with the Liberal Party (PL) and the Social Liberal Party (PSL), achieved notable gains in key…
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Why are Brazilian communities suing the mining company for the Mariana dam disaster in London?
In a historic case, Brazilian communities affected by the Mariana dam disaster in 2015 are suing the giant BHP in London for damages caused by the collapse of the Fundão dam.
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