Category: Politics
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Starting October 1, Americans Will Need a Visa to Enter Brazil
The government of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Wednesday (8) the end of the visa exemption for citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia. Starting October 1, 2023, citizens of these four countries will need to present a visa to enter Brazil. The visa exemption for citizens of these four countries…
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As of October 1st, Americans Will Need a Visa to Enter Brazil
The government of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of the visa exemption for citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia. Starting October 1, 2023, citizens of these four countries will need to present a visa to enter Brazil. The visa exemption for citizens of these four countries…
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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
You may have read or heard President Joe Biden trying to calm the financial market over the weekend, stating that the federal government will guarantee deposits made at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York, both of which collapsed last week.What happened to Silicon Valley Bank?You may have never heard of this bank,…
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Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Begins This Sunday in the U.S.
Once again, Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this Sunday, March 12, as the traditional North American daylight saving time begins. However, this may be the last time many Americans have to make the change. A bill is circulating in the U.S. Congress that aims to allow states to make daylight saving…
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Lula’s Government Will Resume Visa Requirements for the USA, Canada, Japan, and Australia
As had been speculated, the government of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of the visa exemption for citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia. According to a report by the newspaper Folha de São Paulo, the government has already informed Brazilian embassies about the measure, which is…
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Biden Administration Considers Resuming Immigrant Family Detentions at the Border
The Biden administration is considering reviving the practice of detaining immigrant families who cross the border illegally, a policy that was ended two years ago.
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Find Out If You Have Forgotten Money in Brazil. Withdrawals Start Next Week
On January 28, the Central Bank of Brazil reopened a consultation site for forgotten amounts in banks. Since then, over 5 million inquiries have been made to the system. However, the majority, 73.4%, did not find forgotten money. Meanwhile, 26.6% of the inquiries were positive, meaning there were funds to be retrieved. The withdrawal of…
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Brazilian Senators Reduce Their In-Person Workweek to Three Days
Brazilian senators have approved new rules reducing their in-person workweek to three days, with an increase in their salaries and parliamentary quotas.
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You Should Renew Your American Passport Now If You Plan to Travel This Summer
The U.S. State Department is encouraging Americans planning to travel abroad this summer to apply for passport renewal now due to increased processing times for the document. Currently, passports are taking eight to 11 weeks for regular services and five to seven weeks for expedited services, which cost an additional $60. The State Department has…