Category: United States
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Consulate General in Miami
The e-consular service scheduling system is back online. The new address for scheduling is ec-miami.itamaraty.gov.br. The system, developed by the Consulate General in Miami, was recently approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after a thorough security and robustness analysis. In addition to Miami, the e-consular system will be used by seven other major consular…
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Brazilian Business USA connects Brazilian entrepreneurs in the USA
Brazilian Business USA (BBU) is a platform created in 2016 with the aim of connecting Brazilians who are entrepreneurs in the USA. Founded by two Brazilian entrepreneurs, Verena Cordeiro and Ricardo Rosa, the platform focuses on encouraging creative entrepreneurship and innovative ideas. Thus, to make information more accessible to entrepreneurs who already have businesses in…
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Oregon: paradise for artists and food lovers
In the state of Oregon, you can stroll along the beautiful coast, volcanic mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and deserts that stretch as far as the eye can see. If you’re looking for the finest pinots, some of the best food and craft beer in the country, or just about anything else, look no further.Hiking along the…
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US Universities Train Future Diplomats
Young scholars from around the world turn to higher education institutions in the US to develop their diplomatic and policy-making skills. Consider Siyabulela Mandela, 26, a relative of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa and an anti-apartheid icon. Nelson Mandela envisioned a prosperous Africa living in peace, a vision that inspired young…
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Indiana: in the heart of the Midwest
There is a genuine personality that translates into authentic experiences for those visiting Indiana. World-class cities offer internationally renowned museums, performance venues, and dynamic sporting events—all combined with local warmth. Tourists can visit a bustling capital city, sunbathe in the shade of immense sand dunes, climb the highest peaks, or explore the depths below the…
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Rachel de Queiroz
Rachel de Queiroz was born in Fortaleza, Ceará, on November 17, 1910. She was the daughter of Daniel de Queiroz Lima and Clotilde Franklin de Queiroz. In 1927, under the pseudonym Rita de Queluz, she wrote a letter to the newspaper “O Ceará,” mocking the Queen of Students contest. With the success of the letter,…
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Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino is an American screenwriter and film director. Considered one of the great innovators of contemporary cinema, he became known for writing and directing films such as “Reservoir Dogs,” “True Romance,” and “Pulp Fiction.” Quentin Tarantino (1963) was born in Tennessee, United States, on March 27, 1963. He is the son of Tony Tarantino,…
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Pablo Picasso
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881-1973) was born in Málaga, Spain, on October 25, 1881. The son of José Ruiz Blasco and Maria Picasso y López, he showed his talent for the arts from a young age. His early drawings depicted bullfights. In 1896, at the age of 15, he moved with his family to Barcelona. That…
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Thousands of New American Citizens
Thousands of people were declared naturalized citizens of the U.S. in September 2018, a time when Americans honor the U.S. Constitution.
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The New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) plays an important role in the U.S. financial system, but it also reflects and influences global trends. The Exchange, where securities are bought and sold, was launched in May 1792, when 24 of New York’s largest stockbrokers – all men – gathered under a tree in Manhattan to create…