Category: South America
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Dollar Soars in Brazil as Global Markets Panic Over Fears of Recession in the U.S.
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A wave of panic swept through financial markets on Monday (5), with stocks plummeting in the United States and around the world as investors focused on signs of a slowing American economy and a possible recession looming. The decline followed the release of the U.S. jobs report on Friday (1), which showed significantly slower hiring,…
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US Recognizes Edmundo Gonzalez as Winner in Venezuela Elections
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The United States recognized on Thursday (1st) opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of the contested presidential election in Venezuela, rejecting Nicolás Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, more importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia won the majority of votes in…
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120 Years of Olympic History
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With the start of the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris, we dive into 19 days of sporting competitions that have taken place every four years for 120 years.How did it all begin? As an important tradition linking sport and culture, the Olympic Games have a history that dates back over 2,000 years. The history of…
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Have an Unforgettable Trail in One of the Largest Urban Forests in the World
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The Tijuca National Park is a piece of the Atlantic Forest in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. A true green oasis that spans over 3,000 hectares, it is the largest urban forest in the world. It also houses a rich biodiversity, including endangered species of flora and fauna. It is the ideal destination for…
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Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, becomes a World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has 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…
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Who is Maria Klaumann, Brazilian model honored at V Magazine event
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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…
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Hunger numbers remain stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: UN report
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Central America, children, Community, Geral, Health, Inside, Latin America, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, South America, UN, United States, Women, WorldApproximately 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…
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In Controversial Election, Maduro Declares Victory in Venezuela
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…
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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…
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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…