Category: Latin America

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Brazilian model Maria Klaumann, part of the new generation of models, was honored at an event hosted by the prestigious V Magazine in New York. V Magazine describes Klaumann as: “one of the new rising faces in fashion and cover star of V Magazine for the first time.” For the cover of V149, Maria Klaumann was photographed by Alvaro…

Hunger numbers remain stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: UN report

Aug 1, 2024

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Approximately 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in every eleven people in the world and one in every five in Africa, according to the latest report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) published by specialized agencies of the United Nations. Released this year in the context of…

In Controversial Election, Maduro Declares Victory in Venezuela

Jul 29, 2024

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The authoritarian leader of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was declared the winner of the country’s tumultuous presidential election on Monday morning (29), despite the significant momentum of an opposition movement that was convinced this would be the year it would oust Maduro from power. With 80% of the polling stations counted, the country’s electoral authorities claimed…

Olympics Begin After Chaos in French Railway System

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The Paris Olympic Games began under heavy security just hours after a coordinated arson attack paralyzed France’s national railway system and rattled the nerves of an already tense city. French organizers spent years planning the country’s highlight moment: a grand and secretive opening ceremony in which 94 boats will transport nearly 7,000 athletes from 206…

Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, becomes a World Heritage Site

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on Friday (26) during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India. The park, located about 250 kilometers from São Luís, the capital of the state…

Unesco declares Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site

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in Brazil, Ecology and Sustainability, Education, Entertainment, Geral, Inside, Latin America, South America, Tourism, World

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has declared Lençóis Maranhenses National Park as a Natural World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on Friday (26) during the 46th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India. The park, located about 250 kilometers from São Luís, the capital of…

Do You Know What the Most Powerful Passport in the World is in 2024?

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Singapore has been recognized as the country with the most powerful passport in the world in 2024. Its citizens can visit a record 195 countries without a visa, making them the most privileged travelers in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The city-state surpasses a group of countries that shared the top…

Thousands of Fans Could Be Deported for Invading the Copa América Final

Jul 23, 2024

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The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was marked by chaos at the venue, with nearly 8,000 fans managing to enter the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami without tickets. The incident endangered thousands of fans and highlighted a serious security issue at such a large event in a country that will host the World…

The Hottest Day in History Was Recorded on July 21

Jul 23, 2024

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