Category: United States
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Yara Tupynambá Celebrates 70 Years of her Art Career in NY
An upcoming exhibition by Saphira & Ventura, in midtown Manhattan, will celebrate 70 years of Yara Tupynambá’s career and her 90th birthday. The gallery will debut the work of this Brazilian artist, who explores a variety of themes, particularly nature, Brazil’s countryside, and her roots in the state of Minas Gerais. For guests and art lovers, this solo exhibition…
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Starting this week, Brazilians need a visa to Mexico
The Government of Mexico has determined that all Brazilians intending to travel to Mexico for tourism or business must obtain a physical visa printed in their passport before boarding to the country. This measure comes into effect on August 18, 2022. Until then, Brazilians only needed an electronic authorization that could be obtained for free…
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Prepare your coats and shovel. Winter may be very cold
Estamos em agosto ainda, então para que falar de inverno? Se você não reparou, as lojas de departamento já estão cheias de produtos de Halloween, Thanksgiving e até Natal. Uma lembrança de que os dias de sol e calor estão chegando ao fim e, segundo a tradicional previsão do Farm’s Almanac, o inverno, que deve ser bastante rigoroso…
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BR Day NY will not take place in 2022
For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York, the largest Brazilian party held abroad, will not take place. After 34 years shaking the heart of Manhattan on the first Sunday of September, the event had to be suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic caused by Covid-19. This year, in addition to…
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Do you know which city in the US people want to live in the most?
Despite being the second dirtiest city in the world, according to residents, and having the highest rent in the United States, New York is the number 1 place people around the world want to visit and the number 1 place people want to move to. A survey conducted by Time Out magazine with 27,000 residents…
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You Will Be Charged to Visit Europe Starting in 2023
Free entry into European Union countries has come to an end. The bloc announced the launch of the new visa waiver and travel authorization system, Etias, for May 2023. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (Etias) will operate similarly to that of the United States, a travel authorization system for foreigners who can enter…
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Fifa to Advance Start of the 2022 World Cup
The International Football Federation (Fifa) is set to advance the start date of the World Cup by one day – November 20 – so that the host country, Qatar, can play the opening match. Previously, the tournament was scheduled to begin on Monday, November 21, with Senegal playing against the Netherlands. However, it is understood…
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More Stimulus Coming Soon
Some U.S. states are dealing with skyrocketing inflation by granting tax discounts and sending stimulus checks to some families. Many of these checks are arriving now in August. In total, at least 18 states have already issued or will still send payments to their residents. Below is a look at which states these are, how…
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BR Day NY 2022 Was Canceled
PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York, a huge Brazilian festival that occupies several blocks of Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, had to be canceled. The event, which celebrates Brazil’s Independence for 34 years with musical performances, Brazilian food, and culture, was…
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Brazilian Woman Arrested Accused of Misappropriating 4 Million Clients
Raquel Moura Borges, 55, is accused by the Southern District of New York Prosecutor’s Office of securities fraud, wire fraud, and investment advisory fraud through her company, Global Access Investment Advisor LLC (GAIA). She was arrested and faces more than 20 years in prison if found guilty. According to Prosecutor Damian Williams, “Borges promised her…