The idea for this campaign arose from the requests for books in Portuguese on various subjects, constantly made by inmates themselves, whether new or used in good condition, to be sent to them. Donations of reading materials are accepted to fill their idle time and, at the same time, keep them in touch with the Portuguese language. Donations of magazines can be delivered at the Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta or mailed to the attention of the Brazilian Assistance Sector, 3500 Lenox Road NE, One Alliance Center, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30326.
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Facial biometrics will be mandatory for mobile phone users
Starting in 2027, mobile phone users will need to undergo biometric validation to contract and maintain phone lines. The requirement was approved by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) and aims to curb fraud, since the line holder will now be identified. Biometrics will be performed through facial recognition with proof of life, which will be…