Brazil Officially Announces Bid To Host 2027 Women’s World Cup
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Better Juice Technology Reduces Sugar Loads in Berry Fruit Juices
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Brazilian Açaí Brand Continues US Expansion With A New Location In California
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Applications Opened For The Academy For Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
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SummerStage Announces 2023 Season
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Pelé Becomes Dictionary Entry As Synonym For Exceptional
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Amazon Science Museum, The First Advanced Jungle Laboratory
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Brazilian Digital Bank Sees ChatGPT As An Ally In The Four-Day Week
Since its launch, ChatGPT has attracted the attention of professionals from several fields. Efí, one of the major Brazilian fintechs,…
A Latin American Festival Brings Traditions And Culture To St. Augustine, FL.
Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops and food vendors representing more than a…
U.S. Consulate In São Paulo Inaugurates Permanent Exhibition Of Eduardo Kobra
The U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, located in the district of Santo Amaro, launched a permanent exhibition with 22 panels that reproduce murals made by…
Brazilian Artists In A Major Exhibition At Moma
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Brazilian Women are Honored By The Embassy of the U.S. in Brazil
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Martin Escobari Is The Recipient Of The 2023 Person Of The Year Awards
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Martín Escobari as the American recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 51 years, the…
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Gilberto Gil’s Expresso 2222 Turns 50
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River Koelo Showcases Never-Before-Seen Artwork At His First Solo Exhibition In NY
“Where Are You Originally From?”. The artist, River Koelo, investigates the human body, identities, and standards. All paintings show the…
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U.S. and Brazil – Partners in Combatting Climate Change and Food Insecurity
The United States and Brazil are world leaders in agricultural research, and their collaboration over the last several decades has…
Rio De Janeiro Inaugurates International Center For Climate Studies
The Climate Hub, a center dedicated to research on climate change, was inaugurated in Brazil. Located in the Museum of…
A Travel Trailer That Delivers The Luxurious Comfort Of A Yacht
Did you ever dream of experiencing the luxurious comfort of a yacht, but preferred to keep your feet on solid ground,…
The Brazilian Tourism Board Launches An Innovation Laboratory
The Brazilian Tourist Board announces the creation of the 1st Embratur Lab unit in Rio de Janeiro, an innovation development…
Brazilians Rank High Among Recipients Of U.S. Visas
A survey carried out by AG Immigration—an immigration law firm based in Washington (USA)—shows that Brazilians occupied third place in…
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Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses may become World Natural Heritage Site
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Brazil Grants Special Visas To Ukrainian War Victims
Brazil’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Justice and Public Security disclosed a document explaining how to apply for temporary…
Nature-Tourism: Parque Nacional de Anavilhanas
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American Airlines Announces Cutting 50,000 Flights This Summer In The U.S.
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Tripadvisor Names Best Beaches in the World
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the Best of the Best Beaches for 2023 as part of its…
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Annual Wellness Exam is Key to a Healthy Year for Older Adults
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What Those With Asthma or COPD Need to Know About Whooping Cough
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Walter Schalka is the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards.…
Brazil Buy Now Pay Later Business: An $11.482 Billion Market by 2028
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Brazil Publishes List Of Cultural Objects At Risk Of Being Trafficked
The International Council of Museums (Icom) published Brazil Red List, a publication that names cultural objects most subject to illicit…
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Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazilian independence, the Paulist Museum of the University of São Paulo…
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Brazil Will End Visa Exemption For American Citizens
The Administration of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of visa exemption for citizens of the United…
Brazil Considers Resuming Tourist Visas For American Citizens
Since winning the presidential election last year, the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has studied the possibility of…
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CostaCruises Strengthens Relationship with the Brazilian Market
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TVCoins Gains Momentum in Brazil
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Art at Americas Society presents “Bispo do Rosario: All Existing Materials on Earth”, the first solo exhibition in the United…
“Clouds”, a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Bruno Dunley
Nara Roesler New York is pleased to announce “Clouds”, a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Bruno Dunley. A central protagonist…
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Eastman Partnership Will Help With Brazilian Forest Restoration
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HRW: Lula Should Urgently Address Amazon Crisis
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva should commit to concrete measures to back up his promises on the environment,…
Delta Introduces Free Onboard Wi-Fi
Delta becomes first major U.S. airline to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi for all, in partnership with T-Mobile. Experience coming to…
Pelé: Brazil’s National Treasure
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Latam And Delta Announce Non-Stop Service Between São Paulo And Lax
LATAM Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines made the first operational announcements after receiving the approval of their Joint Venture…
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Calm, stunning, natural scenery and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in Paranaguá Bay, only 130 km from Curitiba.…
Tickets for Rio samba school parade on sale
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2022 World Cup: Brazil Champion of Digital Sustainability
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Alex Pereira Takes UFC Middleweight Division Title
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Brazilian Startup Program Forges Investment Opportunities In The U.S
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, together with the Brazilian Ministry of Economy, Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sebrae…
Lula Will Propose That COP30 Be Held In The Amazon
The president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will propose that the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties of…
Nobel Prize Winner Says Brazilian Agriculture Is A Success Story
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“AgriTalks” Series Showcased Brazil As Top Agribusiness Producer
Local and international industry leaders, academia, experts, and producers discussed long-term food production and sustainability issues, and agriculture technology solutions.…
Novelist PJ Caldas Launches The World’s First Book Trailer Entirely Made by Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI, the tech behind popular programs such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E 2 that allows anyone to turn…
Romero Britto Launches A Collection of SpongeBob SquarePants
Romero Britto, internationally renowned artist and founder of the Happy Art Movement, in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products, announces the…
Screen-Free Holiday Gift Ideas for Families
Holiday shopping for families with children? Check out these five totally screen-free gift ideas that are sure brighten the season…
Singer Margareth Menezes Will Head The Ministry Of Culture In Brazil
After a meeting with president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, singer Margareth Menezes confirmed that she accepted the invitation to…
São Luís City Celebrates 25 Years As World Heritage
The city of São Luís, capital of Maranhão state, in Northeast Brazil, on December 6, celebrated 25 years since its…
“Executive Order”, From Lazáro Ramos, Will Be Screened In NY
The award-winning Brazilian movie “Executive Order”, starring Taís Araújo, Seu Jorge and the Anglo-Brazilian actor Alfred Enoch, and directed by…
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You Will Not Resist Natal’s Local Cousine
Natal, capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, on Brazil’s north-eastern tip is known for its extensive…
Royal Caribbean Introduces New Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations,…
The U.S. Remains the World’s Biggest Travel Market
The latest World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals the U.S. remains the world’s biggest and most…
“Finesse”, A Little of Brazilian Jazz by Sergio Pereira
Sérgio Pereira releases his new album ‘Finesse’, which has already won 3 Global Music Awards for best Brazilian/Latin Jazz, Album,…
Rio’s Sugarloaf Cable Car Celebrates 110 Years
One of the most famous attractions in Rio de Janeiro, the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar celebrated 110 years in October.…
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For at least 50.000 years, humanity has been on a journey of separation – pulling back from nature and becoming…
Revitalized Brazil Thinking
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Brazilian Fitness Through Dance
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BTG Pactual Conference Brings Together 160 Companies from Latin America
On October 11-13, BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, held the first inperson edition of the CEO…
World’s First “Non-Fungible Territory” Declared by Indigenous Communities in Brazil
The World’s First Non-Fungible Territory has been officially renamed by indigenous people in Brazil in coalition with Nemus, a Web3…
Gal Costa, One of MPB’s Biggest Stars, Dies at 77
Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), died this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of…
Annita is the “Music Innovator” of 2022, according to The WSJ
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Introducing Five WOW Destinations in Brazil
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Economy Grows 1.2% in Second Quarter of the Year
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.2 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous period.…
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Brazil’s Antarctic Program to Get New Research Ship in 2025
The Brazilian Navy last week signed a contract for the construction of a new support vessel for Brazil’s Antarctic program…
Brazil, US Sign Agreement on Customs Recognition
Brazilian companies certified as Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) will be able to export to the US faster and with less…
The U.S. Sees a Rise in Latino Surnames
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Amazon Concert
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Brazilian Artist Eduardo Kobra Colors the UN Building
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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…
BR Day NY 2022 Has Been Cancelled
PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York,…
“New Museum” Presents Video Installations by Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca
This will be the first survey exhibition in the United States featuring works by Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca.…
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The Cathedral of St. John the Divine has lit its columns in bright, beautiful rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ…
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The Brazilian nonprofit Mais Unidos partnered with the U.S. government to help women in Brazil learn to finance, market, sell,…
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Tourists who visit Brazil can take the opportunity to get to know a number of unique cultural expressions that preserve…
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The federal government has authorized the entry of foreigners of any nationality in all airports across Brazil. Entry through roads…
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With in-person gatherings risky for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilherme Gagantini (photo), 80, created an online bingo game called…
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New York State Division of Consumer Protection Offers Online Safety Tips at the Start of the New School Year
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A film Written, Directed, and Produced by Brazilian Filmmaker Enzo Flores is on the Official Selection NewFilmmakers NY and Golden…
Hope Wanted: New York City Under Quarantine
Hope Wanted takes place outdoors in New-York Historical’s rear courtyard (entrance by 5 West 76th Street between Central Park West…
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Federal Government Adjusts COVID-19 Entry Strategy for International Air Passengers
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NYS Office for the Aging Urges Older Adults and Caregivers to Learn the Warning Signs and Symptons of Sepsis
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Kenzie Academy Opens Campus in Brazil
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Luiza Trajano will be Honored in New York City
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The Largest Consumer Electronics Trade Show will Take Place in SP
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Sergio Mendes Celebrates Six Decades of Music with New Album
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Clélia Iruzun – Solo Piano Recital
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All the world began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another molecule and life began.” – Clarice Lispector.…
Brazil Aims to Protect World Heritage Sites
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New York is Azul’s Newest International Destination
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The Sale of Medical Cannabis in Pharmacies was Approved in Brazil
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Brazil Sends More Students to the United States
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Delta and LATAM Form Alliance
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Tired of Jet Lag? This App Will Help Reset Your Clock
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Lock & Shine announces the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for their first product ever “The Scarf Lock”. This new…
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Eliane Elias Launches New Album
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There’s no way around it: Americans are drowning in student loan debt, collectively owing $1.5 trillion. Rising college costs mean…
Brazil May Have Largest 5G Auction Globally
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Eurofarma Launches Fund for the Healthcare Sector
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Thanks to a highly effective National Immunization Programme, most Brazilian parents can feel confident that their children will get the…
Brazil’s Real Currency Turns 25 Years Old
Brazil’s real turned 25 years old on July 1 and became the longest circulating currency in the contemporary history of…
Brazil Probes Into Anti-competitive Practices by Google
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“Cinema Novo is a project that is carried out in the politics of hunger, and, for this reason, suffers all…
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Brazilian Bossa Nova Pioneer João Gilberto Dies at 88
João Gilberto, a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwri-ter considered one of the fathers of the bossa nova genre that gained…
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Copa Airlines Starts Direct Flights to Salvador and Fortaleza
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Interesting Facts About June/July Festivals
In June and July many cities around the country gets ready to celebrate the most typical event in the Brazilian…
Brazil: major non-NATO Ally
“In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing…
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Magazine Luiza Will Sells Books Online
Brazilian retailer Magazine Luiza announced it would start selling physical books online for pickup in its chain comprised of almost…
Kovi, a Brazilian Rental Car Startup
Kovi is a Brazilian start up that enters the market of urban mobility by offering car rentals on its application.…
Brazil Allows Foreign Airlines to Fly Domestically
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism announced that Air Europa Lineas Aereas registered an enterprise based in Brazil, the first time an…
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According to the United Nations, 30% the world’s food goes to waste. When taking into account only fruits and vegetables,…
Libreflix: the Brazilian Local Netflix
Libreflix, a Brazilian free-to-use streaming service, is helping to revolutionize the way people access independent cinema and television across the…
Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx
From Saturday, June 8th, 2019 to Sunday, September 29th, 2019 the New York Botanical Garden will hold a large exhibition…
SummerStage 2019 Announced
City Parks Foundation announced the 2019 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s largest free outdoor…
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Brazil was a colony from 1500, with the arrival of the Portuguese, until 1815, when it was elevated to a…
Brazil will Host Copa America 2019
South America boasts some of the biggest stars in world football and they are set to collide on the international…
Number of Brazilian Breweries grows 23%
Brazil already has 889 registered breweries. The record number was reached after the significant expansion in the sector in 2018,…
Website to Help Refugees Find Jobs in Brazil
The Global Compact and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched last April 3rd in São Paulo a…
Brazil to Donate Vaccine Doses to Venezuela
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Bolsonaro Honors UN-Awarded Brazilian Female Captain
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro handed over the Victory Medal of the Defense Ministry to Lieutenant Commander Marcia Andrade Braga, corvette…
Brazil Drops Visa for USA, Japan, Australia and Canada Visitors
An executive order issued by President Jair Bolsonaro will enter into force on June 17, 2019 and is expected to…
US Company to Produce Anti-Dengue Vaccine
On December 2018, Brazil’s Butantan Institute signed a technological transfer deal with US pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp and Dhome (MSD)…
US Court Settles Suit Against Eletrobras
Eletrobrás announced that the deadline for appeals against the deal forged between the company and investors, in the US, is…
Brazil, US Ink Cooperation Deal on Security
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security signed institutional cooperation agreements with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and…
Brazil Chancellor Wants to Restore Partnership with US
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo advocated deeper cooperation ties with the US, arguing it could bring opportunities to Brazil in…
Physicist Marcelo Gleiser Awarded 2019 Templeton Prize
Marcelo Gleiser, theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and a leading proponent of the view that science, philosophy, and spirituality are complementary expressions…
How Families are Paying for College
The way families pay for college is a good indicator of how much planning takes place before the first tuition…
Rio de Janeiro Carnival highlights
From Friday, March 1st, to Tuesday, March 5th, Rio de Janeiro held the most famous and greatest carnival in the…
El Museo del Barrio Chooses a Brazilian as Chief Curator
El Museo del Barrio announced the appointment of Rodrigo Moura to the position of Chief Curator. In this role, he…
Discover Heitor Villa-Lobos
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Barretos Has Everything for Cowboy Lovers
Barretos, city, north-central São Paulo state, Brazil. Known at various times as Amaral dos Barretos, Espírito Santo de Barreto, and…
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At the western end of the state of Parana you will find Foz do Iguaçú, one of the most picturesque…
Belo Horizonte: Where Architecture and Gastronomy Flourish
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At the Center of Brazil a Gateway To Several Tourists Attractions
Goiânia is the capital of Goiás, a state that is right at the center of Brazil. Goiânia is the gateway…
Fight Against Femicide
On March 8th, the world celebrates the In-ernational Woman Day. In Brazil, sad statistics remind that women still have a…
Jair Bolsonaro, the Brazilian President, will be Honored in NYC
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced President Jair Messias Bolsonaro as the Brazilian recipient of the 2019 Person of the…
Pension Reform Increases Confidence in Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro submitted to the National Congress a proposal for a New Pension System. The plan aims to fight…
Tips for a Healthy Diet This New Year
Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, a healthy and balanced diet will provide many benefits into 2019 and beyond. What we…
‘Mutantes’: Has There Ever Been a Band Like This?
Written by Brazilian journalist, researcher, writer and singer-songwriter Chris Fuscaldo, the “Discobiografia Mutante: Albums that Revolutionized Brazilian Music” is a…
Havana Film Festival Returns to NY
The 20th Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) features an exceptional program with over 35 films from Cuba, Latin America…
Bibi Ferreira: Forever the Grande Dame of the Brazilian Stage
Bibi Ferreira, the grande dame of the Brazilian stage who performed internationally and helped bring Broadway musicals to Brazil in…
New Translation of Machado de Assis
For the first time, the Bons Dias! chronicles of Machado de Assis have been translated into English. Besides its unprecedented…
Rio Named as World Capital of Architecture for 2020
UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Culture Ernesto Ottone R, Thomas Vonier, President of the International Union of Architects (UIA), and Verena…
Brazilian Food: You Will Be Open-Mouthed
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Do You Have Enough Savings for Emergencies?
Nearly half of consumers have encountered an emergency expense in the past year, but when it comes to financially preparing…
Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s unique and immediately recognizable style was an integral part of her identity. Kahlo came to define…
Bellini and the Sphinx
The highly entertaining debut crime-fiction novel from Brazilian music icon and best-selling author Tony Bellotto is finally published in English.…
Original Woodstock Site to Host 50th Anniversary Concert
A three-day music festival will be held in August 2019 at the original Woodstock concert site to mark the 50th…
Celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday
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Brazilian Airports Among World’s Most Punctual
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Bolsonaro Takes Office with Speech Calling for Reforms
On January 1st, at 4.50 p.m., the newly elected President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro climbed the ramp of the Planalto…
Brazil Clamps Down on Aedes-transmitted Diseases
Brazil’s efforts to reduce the incidence of diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypt mosquito have achieved positive results. More recent…
Brazil Launches New Program to Support Game Companies
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HIV Cases Drop 16% in 4 Years
Guaranteed treatment in the public healthcare system has helped reduce HIV infections by 16% throughout Brazil in the last four…
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Roberto Carlos Returns to the U.S. with a New Album
Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos announced that he will begin a new tour in the United States beginning March 9th, 2019,…
Brazilian Grape Festival
A festival that takes place in Caxias do Sul to celebrate the Italian culture, offering lots of traditions, concerts and…
Going to Rio? Don’t Forget to Visit CADEG
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Besides gathering the most diverse nationalities, cultures and urban tribes, São Paulo is also the biggest geek and nerd stronghold…
The NYT recommends: Visit Salvador
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Brazil has an ancient history, one that is complex and intricate. This has created a deep sense of culture and…
Inside the Wild Heart
Group .BR, NY’s only Brazilian theater company, presents “Inside the wild heart” – an immersive theatrical experience based on the…
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Museums Receives Millions for Preservation
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National Library reaches its 208th anniversary
The National Library Foundation (FBN) was created 208 years ago, during the imperial period. In order to celebrate the date,…
W Hotels to Make Grand Debut in São Paulo, Brazil
W is heading to Brazil. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced the signing of the brand’s first…
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Brazil will start the year with a new President. Jair Messias Bolsonaro has been elected President of Brazil. The far-right…
30 Years of Brazilian Constitution
The 1988 Constitution marks the creation of a new Brazilian State. Known as the Citizen Constitution, the charter turned 30…
Brazil Seeks Partnership to Resettle Refugees in Brazil
Aiming to meet the commitment made before the UN General Assembly in 2016, the Brazilian federal government will select civil…
Investing in Energy Efficiency
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Ronaldo Fenômeno to be Honored in New York City
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Brazil has Become a Better Place to do Business
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Women Should Consider a Career in Small Business
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Diabetes Myths Debunked
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Don’t Diet Solo
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‘Goitaca’ Enters Last Stages of Post-Production
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Duduka Da Fonseca Trio Appearing at Jazz At Kitano
Duduka Da Fonseca and his wonderful trio of David Feldman and Guto Wirtti pay tribute to Brazilian jazz legend Dom…
Brazil is the Guest of Honor at a Tourism Forum
Brazil will be the guest of honor at the 2019 edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF). Its participation…
Tribalistas Announce First US Tour
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Rio’s National Museum What has been lost?
The National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional), located in the Quinta da Boa Vista park neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro,…
Brazil-US Social Security Agreement Comes Into Force
The more than 1.3 million Brazilians residing in the United States can already count the time worked in the United…
UN Praises Brazilian School Meal as Model for Other Countries
Brazilian experiences with school meals are a model for other countries. The assessment was made by Daniel Balaban, director of…
Shoe Trade Generates Millions Abroad
Sales of Brazilian shoes abroad have generated US$ 162 million in businesses for the national footwear sector this year. The…
Brazil Launches Products With Certified Origin
From July 2017 to June this year, five new Brazilian products were granted a certificate of origin, the Brazilian Institute…
New Insights and Resources for Small Businesses
Small businesses are critical to powering the national economy. They are also responsible for creating two out of every three…
Mid-Size Companies Foresee Growth
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US Targets Brazilian IT Professionals
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Higher Salaries and More Jobs May be Coming
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Life Insurance: What You Need to Know
No matter if you’re single or married, in your twenties or your forties, a parent or not, life insurance coverage…
Interest Rates are Rising. Should You Buy a Home or Wait?
With heightened talk of rising interest rates, many prospective homebuyers are understandably concerned about whether it’s the right time to…
What to Know When Selecting a Medicare Plan
For the millions of Americans aged 65 and older, Medicare is a critical source of health care. And during the…
Keeping Your Baby Safe While Sleeping
Bringing home a new baby is a big adjustment and can feel overwhelming for parents, particularly when it comes to…
A Tribute to Jacob do Bandolim
Those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy the 4th Annual Choro…
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Sundaram Tagore Chelsea presents a specially curated selection of rarely seen landscapes by celebrated photographer Sebastião Salgado. This stunning collection…
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Extreme Sports in Rio
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NY Shines Green and Yellow to Celebrate Brazil
Some paths are drafted even before you take the first step. They are precipitated by a dream, a will to…
Washington D.C. and Brasília: Sister Cities
As the Honorary Vice Chairwoman for Sister Cities International, Second Lady Karen Pence highlighted the sister city relationship between Washington,…
Soccer star Marta named new UN Women ambassador
On Thursday (Jul. 12), forward Marta from Brazil’s football squad was named the new UN Women ambassador, a post with…
Brazil Hosts International Congress of Mathematicians
About 2,500 researchers are currently in Brazil to attend the 2018 International Mathematical Congress (ICM) in Rio de Janeiro, which…
UN, Brazil Association to Boost Number of Portuguese-Speaking Doctors
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), linked to the United Nations (UN), recently signed a deal with the Brazilian Nuclear…
Boeing and Embraer Join Efforts to Grow
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Slicebooks and Minha Biblioteca in Partnership
Slicebooks, an innovative provider of publishing tools and white label stores, announced a deal to expand its partnership with Minha…
Brazil Expo Florida 2018
The Brazilian Community Center, in partnership with the Florida Citizens Council and the Brazilian Consulate in Miami, will hold the…
Latin America: Smartphone Market is Booming
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How to Help Prepare Young People for the Workforce
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With the cost of housing continuing to rise faster than wages, it’s no wonder that many Americans nationwide are struggling…
Panama Airport: Hub of the Americas
At Panama Airport, Copa Airlines has created a hub for connecting flights between the Americas and Brazil. The “hub of…
Cruise Vacation From United States to Brazil
With summer in full swing, winter seems like a distant reality, but now is the time to claim vacation days,…
Pará Cuisine Stands Out
When it comes to cuisine, the state of Pará is among the national stars, with gastronomy using indigenous culture, with…
Have You Heard About Maragogi?
On the northern coast of Alagoas is the city of Maragogi, second largest tourist center of the State, about 124…
And in Eight Years… The World Cup will be Here!
FIFA World Cup is coming to North America. Canada, Mexico and the United States have been granted the honor of…
Brazilian E-commerce: $100 Billion Market Value
E-commerce could create US$ 100 billion in market value for internet companies in Brazil over the next five years. The…
Brazil Saves Record Number of Lives
A survey conducted by the Brazilian Government shows that the number of organ donors has reached record-breaking figures. The data…
US Wants to Launch Satellites from Brazil
The Vice-President of the United States, Mike Pence, visited Brasilia in the end of June for bilateral meetings with Brazilian…
Brazilian Students Have an Opportunity in the U.S.
The United States Embassy announced that applications for the 17th annual Youth Ambassadors Program, a three-week exchange program in the…
Brazil: Key Player in Feeding the World
One of the certainties about the future of humanity is that it will continue to grow. The United Nations estimates…
NaturaBrasil Wins Sustainability Award
NaturaBrasil was named winner of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Insider’s Excellence in Sustainability Award. It recognizes a beauty brand…
Brazil FinTech Roadshow 2018
The FinTech Roadshow to Brazil, presented by the U.S. Commercial Service and facilitated by PHM International, will connect U.S. financial…
Don’t Let Your Personal Data End Up on the Dark Web
Consumers today give out personal information all the time — from shopping online to signing up for special promotional offers…
Millennial Women vs. Men: Different Financial Habits
As the saying goes, “men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” But when it comes to how each gender…
A Green and Yellow Day
Sunday, September 2nd will mark the 34th annual Brazilian Day in New York. They made it easy to know the…
United Airlines and BACC Travel Cheering for Brazil
The partnership between United Airlines and BACC Travel goes beyond business. United’s team and BACC’s team are both fan of…
‘Verão in NY: a Summer of Brazilian Cinema
Celebrating the theatrical releases of three highly acclaimed Brazilian films and the realization of two special film series, Cinema Tropical,…
The Magic of Handwriting The Pedro Corrêa do Lago Collection in Exhibition
Handwriting works magic: it transports us back to defining moments in history, creativity, and a century, Brazilian author and publisher…
An Afternoon for “Little” Readers
The author and Publisher Beti Rozencwajg (photo) will offer an hour and a half long afterschool workshop for kids based…
Machado de Assis in English
Classic master of Brazilian and world literature, Machado de Assis is getting a well-deserved recognition in the United States, thanks…
Newark Airport: Modern and Closer than you Think
Newark Liberty International Airport is one of three major airports serving the New York Metropolitan Area (the others being John…
Media Kit
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“Nossa Chape” Documents a Tragedy in Brazilian Soccer
“Nossa Chape” tracks the rebuilding of the Chapecoense football club in Brazil after a November 28th, 2016 airplane crash left…
Citi Concerts Series on Today: Have you Ever Attended?
The Citi Concert Series on Today is going on in New York. Have you always wanted to attend a show…
Discover Chapada Diamantina
The Chapada Diamantina National Park, established in 1985, is located in the State of Bahia. The Park covers an area…
The Month of Soccer Has Arrived
Brazil is often said to be the country of samba and football, and it would be a difficult task to…
Brazil Hits Record in Distributed Solar Energy
For the first time ever, Brazil has hit the level of 250 megawatts of installed capacity in micro- and mini-generation…
Brazil Expects Record Wine Production in 2018
Driven by extremely favourable weather conditions and by a surge in the production of wine and wine by-products, the Brazilian…
Brazilian Government Against Homophobia
The Federal Government, in partnership with the country’s federative units, signed a pact to materialise Brazil’s commitment to fight homophobia…
Understanding Litigation in Brazil
The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce in New York will host a panel discussion about litigation in Brazil. Litigation in…
U.S. Supports Brazil’s ingression on OECD
U.S. support for Brazil’s bid to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) would be…
Technology is Key for Jobs in Latin America
New technologies provide a pathway to poverty reduction and could usher in a wave of higher productivity and growth across…
Carsharing Improves Service in Brazil
In the rapidly developing global gig economy, where long-term economic relationships are being replaced with short-term “gigs”, car sharing (vs.…
Diet vs. Exercise: Which is Better for Weight Loss?
What’s more important: diet or exercise? Anyone who’s tried to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle has likely asked…
Know the Water You Drink
Having clean, uncontaminated water to drink at home and on-the-go is one of the most essential components to keeping your…
What It’s Like To Be a Brazil Fan in Russia
Leonardo loved Moscow for its high energy. “Moscow is on a roll 24/7,” he said. “There is a plethora of…
Brasil Summerfest Wants to Grow
The producers goal for Brasil Summerfest this summer is to create the biggest festival edition to date. The plan is…
Have you enjoyed a “Festa Junina”?
Festa Junina (June Festival), also known as the festa de São João celebrates the nativity of St. John the Baptist…
Motherhood Today: Tougher Challenges, Less Success
On the second Sunday of May, the United States and many other countries celebrate Mother’s Day. Based on a study…
São Paulo Experiences Bike Sharing Network
PBSC, leading global provider of bike sharing solutions and sustainable urban mobility pioneer, kicked off the rollout of an initial…
Brazilian exports grow above world average
Brazilian exports grew well above the world average last year, after falling for five years in a row. Data released…
Is Sugar the Cause of Your Weight Gain?
Taking care of your heart starts with your diet and making healthy changes. Cutting down on sugar, which experts say…
Find Out More About Bumba-Meu-Boi
Seven years after receiving the title of Cultural Heritage of Brazil, the Bumba-Meu-Boi Cultural Complex, one of the most outstanding…
Brazil Begins Settling Venezuelan Immigrants
In another step towards the welcoming of Venezuelan immigrants into the country, the Brazilian government began the process of settling…
Brazil Received more than 30,800 refugee applications in 2017
The Ministry of Justice report released last April 11th shows that the number of applications for refugee status reached a…
Brazilian stock Exchange leads the world in 2018
As Brazil continues to benefit from the return of growth and curbed interest rates and inflation, the São Paulo Stock…
Fruit Exports Rise in January and February
Exports of dried and processed fruit increased 14.4% in the first two months of the year compared with the same…
Brazilian Meat to Open New Markets
Brazil’s recognition as country free of FMD with vaccination will expand the markets that accept Brazilian meat, Agriculture Minister Blairo…
Spring Allergies
This year’s spring allergy season could be the worst yet, or at least that is what you might hear. Every…
Register to Become an Organ Donor
February 14th was National Donor Day, an annual reminder that organ donation is a life saver. More than 118,000 people…
HIV, STD, & Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Many young people engage in sexual risk behaviors that can result in unintended health outcomes. For example, among U.S. high…
Things to Do in May
While you wait for summer’s official arrival, there are still plenty of things heating up in May. Don’t miss May’s…
Lapa Aqueduct Celebrates 80th anniversary as Brazilian Cultural Heritage
The “Arches of Lapa”, as the famous Lapa Acqueduct in Rio de Janeiro is known, are celebrating their 80th anniversary…
Brazil, One of the World’s Cultural Destinations
Although internationally famous as a destination for nature tourism, Brazil is also a powerhouse on the cultural tourism segment, ranking…
Joinville, is Known as “Manchester Catarinense”
Joinville is the largest and richest city of Santa Catarina. The city is the industrial pole of the State and…
City of Aparecida, the Patron Saint of Brazil
Aparecida is 170 km from São Paulo city and belongs to a region called Vale do Paraíba. The city received…
New Scenic Rail Tour will Cross Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais
Tours will be offered on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and are expected to increase tourist activity in the cities along…
Coming Soon: The Greatest Brazilian Party of all Time!
September 2nd is coming soon which means BR Day NY 2018 is in the air! Although we’re still a few months…
Silvio Gazzaniga, the Man Who Made the World Cup Trophy
In 1971, the organizers of the World Cup found themselves without a cup to call their own. The year before,…
Brazil Invests in Water Management
About 70% of the world’s freshwater is used by agriculture, according to the World Bank. In Brazil, the water used…
“Internet for All”
This is a collective achievement for all who enjoy public services, especially cities without broadband: basic healthcare centres can use…
Brazil Overcomes China and US in Agriculture
With the support of the Brazilian government, including through agricultural credit and research incentives, Brazilian agribusiness has become the most…
Cheerleaders Might be at Risk for the Mumps
Thousands of cheerleaders who attended a national competition last month recently received some not-so-cheery news: They may have been exposed…
The Orchid Show at NYBG
Now in its 16th year, The Orchid Show, at New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), showcases thousands of dramatically displayed orchids…
Macy’s Flower Show
The annual welcome to spring at Macy’s marquee stores in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, is until April 8th…
It is a Good Time to Invest in Brazil
With the measures taken by the Brazilian government already showing their positive effects on the economy, businesspeople from the commerce…
Soybean Exports Expected to Grow Further in 2018
Essential for Brazilian agribusiness, soybean should continue to be a strong driver for national agricultural output in 2018. Estimates from…
Education Ensures Equal Opportunity
Education can expand opportunities for children and youth, said Education Minister Mendonça Filho. Speaking during the award ceremony of the…
National Defence is “Indispensable” to Brazil’s Prominence
The head of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, Moreira Franco, assessed last March that developing the…
Brazil Takes Over as Head of the CAF
The Minister of Planning, Development and Management, Dyogo Oliveira, assumed the presidency of the Executive Board of the Development Bank…
Alcohol x Marijuana
With marijuana legalization on the rise, an increasing number of stu-dies are exploring the drug’s potential harms and benefits. Scientists…
Brazil’s World Cup Dynasty
In less than four months – on June 14th, to be precise – the 21st FIFA World Cup kicks off…
FIFA World Cup tickets
356,700 tickets have been allocated (subject to payment) to fans around the world via www.FIFA.com/tickets in the first 24 hours…
History of World Cup Soccer
An International soccer governing body FIFA came into existence in 1904. The aim of the organization was to host championship…
Eliane Elias Revives a Broadway Musical
Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set for release on April 13, 2018, via Concord Jazz.…
American Airlines Cancels Flights to Brazil
American Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights linking the United States to Brazil. The changes begin to apply…
Santos, the Largest Beach Front Garden
Only 70 km from the capital São Paulo, Santos has its own personality and enchants its visitors. The town has…
ilha de Marajó, Cradle of the Marajoara Civilization
This giant island in the State of Pará has about 40,000 square meters, includes 12 municipalities and is an eccentric…
High Levels of Antibiotic Resistance Found Worldwide
World Health Organization’s first release of surveillance data on antibiotic resistance reveals high levels of resistance to a number of…
‘Historic Moment’ in the Global HIV/AIDS Response
For the first time in modern history, the world has the opportunity “to change the very course of the HIV…
Nelson Freire, Brazilian Pianist, at Carnegie Hall
Nelson Freire will be in a unique presentation along with Grand Rapids Symphony on Friday, April 20th, at 8pm at…
Tarsila do Amaral on Times Square
Brazilian art is on the iconic billboards of Times Square, in a campaign to promote the exhibit “Tarsila do Amaral:…
Brazilian Wonder Stars in Hollywood Blockbuster
Part of Wakanda, the imaginary realm featured in the new Marvel Comics film Black Panther, truly exists: the Iguaçu Falls,…
Beija-Flor Samba School Wins Rio’s Carnival Parade
Brazilian Samba School Beija-Flor de Nilópolis is the champion of the 2018 Rio de Janeiro Carnaval, one of the largest…
Press for Progress
On March 8, it is celebrated the International Woman Day. With the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report…
E-Visa Requests Increase in February
The number of tourists from the United States should grow in the coming months. In February, visa applications increased 70%…
Brazil has World’s 2nd Largest Agricultural Aviation Fleet
The Brazilian agricultural aviation fleet sported 2,115 aircraft in 2017, 1.5% more than in 2016. Over the last ten years,…
Brazil Sends Chicken Pox Vaccine to Peru
Currently facing an increase in cases of chickenpox, Peru will receive Brazilian help to contain the disease: the country will…
Brazil Invest in Teacher Training Programmes
Making teacher training in Brazil more qualified is a way of improving the economy, strengthening democracy and citizenship of people,…
Sérgio Moro and Michael Bloomberg Honored in NY
The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce in NY announced Judge Sérgio Fernando Moro as the Brazilian recipient and Michael R.…
Most Entrepreneurs are Driven by Opportunity
A robust 74 percent of entrepreneurs around the world have started businesses in pursuit of an opportunity rather than out…
How to Pick a Retirement Account
Whether you’re starting your career, approaching retirement or you’re somewhere in between, it’s important to understand the various options available…
More Students are Going to Grad School
Career aspirations are driving more students to graduate school these days, and nearly two thirds believe an advanced degree is…
Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960–1985
This is the first exhibition to explore the groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art of Latin American and Latina women artists…
Visa Requests from Americans Increase 70% in February
The number of tourists from the United States should grow in the coming months. In February, visa applications increased 70%…
Tourism Sector Contributes to Brazil’s GDP
Travel & Tourism contributed US$6.5bn to GDP in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, 4.9% of the city’s economy, and representing…
Where to Go in 2018?
According to Bloomberg, when “destinations are in the midst of an evolution — bursting with new, standard-setting hotels and restaurants,…
The Faces of São Paulo
São Paulo is the most cosmopolitan state in South America: it is home to about 3 million immigrants from 70…
Brazilian NGO Fights Violence Against Women
Instituto Maria da Penha (IMP), a non-governmental organization that works to fight violence against women in Brazil, opened its platform…
Optimism in the Economy
Business confidence in the Brazilian economy ended last year on a high note. In December, the Business Confidence Index (ICE),…
Conservation of the Amazon
The Partnership Platform for the Amazon (PPA) was launched in December and brought together companies of different sizes and from…
Brazil leads in sending students to the USA
According to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released by IIE and the U.S. Department of…
Purpose Beats Perks in Workplace Satisfaction
New research shows that happiness abounds for those working at small businesses. Indeed, 75 percent of small-business employees are either…
Soccer App ScoreBing Available in Portuguese
It is World Cup year, so soccer is already in the mind of its fans. ScoreBing is an APP for…
What Lies Ahead for Brazil?
Brazil is currently emerging from three turbulent years following a series of political scandals and one of the greatest recessions…
Protect Your Expensive Smartphone
The latest smartphones have some cool new features, but they come with hefty price tags, and such devices are not…
Refinancing Your Auto Loan Maybe a Good Idea
Most people know they can refinance their mortgage, but less than half are aware that they can also refinance their…
Getting a visa to enter Brazil just got E-asier
Thanks to a new electronic visa system, Brazil is becoming much easier to visit for North Americans. Since January 25th,…
Brazil Sees Stark Drops in Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya Cases
Cases of dengue, chikungunya and zika are in decline in Brazil. Data from the latest epidemiological bulletin released by the…
Winter Wellness Tips
A busy lifestyle and cooler weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic…
Valdir Cruz PRESENCES
Throckmorton Fine Art announces a special 20th anniversary exhibition of photographs by Guggenheim Award- winning Brazilian photographer Valdir Cruz from…
Into the Amazon
Into the Amazon tells the remarkable story of the journey taken by President Theodore Roosevelt and legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido…
ARÁBIA is the Winner of the Cinema Tropical Award
The Brazilian film Arábia by Affonso Uchoa and João Dumans was announced as the winner of the top award for…
The Electronic Visa for Americans was Officially Launched
On January 24th, at a special event at the Conrad Hotel in New York City, the Brazilian government officially launched…
Carnival, the Most Beloved Tradition of Brazil
In the modern world, we tend to think of ourselves as pretty good partiers. The truth is, we’re amateurs compared…
Brazil to Receive 3.5M Tourists in the Summer
Brazil is expected to attract around 3.5 million foreign tourists by March. If the numbers estimated by Embratur are confirmed,…
The Most Punctual Airports of Brazil
Ten Brazilian terminals were listed in the ranking released by UK civil aviation specialist OAG. The ranking is broken down…
Fernando de Noronha: Paradise of Clear Waters
Freezing temperatures in the United States is an invitation to scape to the South Hemisphere where summer is just peaking.…
Brazil’s Ethanol Can Replace World’s Crude Oil
Expansion of sugarcane cultivation in Brazil for ethanol production in areas not under environmental protection or reserved for food production…
Ayrton Senna Foundation Changing Children’s Lives
Twenty-three years after his death, F1 driver Ayrton Senna is still one of the strongest brands in sport. A foundation…
Brazilian Peacekeepers to be Sent to Central Africa
Brazil is ready to send at least 750 peacekeepers to join a United Nations force patrolling the Central African Republic.…
Brazil on Track to Eliminate Hepatitis C
New data on hepatitis C released by the Polaris Observatory shows that nine countries — Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, Germany,…
IMF: Latin America’s Recovery on Track
The Regional Economic Outlook Update for the Western Hemisphere, published by International Monetary Fund (IMF), has marked up its growth…
Doing Business: Get to Know Minas Gerais
The state of Minas Gerais is the 3rd largest economy and the 2nd largest exporter among Brazilian states. There are…
Food Companies Commit to Preserve Brazil’s Savanna
Twenty-three leading global food companies signaled that they are “committed to halting forest loss associated with agricultural commodity production” in…
Is the Money Short?
Amid the merriment of the holiday season is a hard reality — nearly six in 10 Americans don’t have enough…
Planning to Buy a House Next Year?
Ample bedrooms and bathrooms? Check. A roomy kitchen? Check. A nice-sized backyard, storage space in the attic and just the…
6 years of Brazilian Theater in New York
Group .BR is NYC’s only Brazilian theater company, presenting Brazilian culture through performing arts. The group is celebrating their 6th…
Michelangelo at The Met: Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibition
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), a towering genius in the history of Western art, is the subject of this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. During…
Last Chance: Alfredo Volpi at the Gladstone Gallery
Gladstone Gallery presents, until December 22, an exhibition of historic works by Brazilian painter Alfredo Volpi (1896–1988), the first solo…
The Biggest Travel Predictions for 2018
Looking for inspiration for your 2018 travel? Booking.com combined customer insights from over 128 million real guest reviews with research…
Brazil Starts to Issue E-Visas
Since November, Australian tourists wishing to visit Brazil temporarily can apply for their visa electronically. The visa is issued within…
Top City Destinations
Euromonitor International released its annual Top City Destinations Ranking, covering 100 of the world’s leading cities in terms of international…
Discover Guarapari
Guarapari is a prestigious tourist destination in the state of Espírito Santos, Brazil, with a vocation for tourism on the…
Rio Carnival 2018
Ok, we are still shopping for Christmas! Is it too early to talk about Carnival? No. Next year, Carnival in…
Going to Rio? You Can’t Miss the Botanical Garden
Founded in 1808 by D. João VI, the king of Portugal who moved to Brazil that same year escaping from…
What will Happen in 2018?
◊ POLITICS ◊ US Congressional Elections The 2018 United States elections will mostly be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.…
New Year’s Recipe
If you want to have a beautiful New Year The color of the rainbow or the color of your peace,…
United Against Nuclear Weapons
Last month, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, granted the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons…
Largest Reforestation Project to Take Place in the Amazon
Conservation International (CI) is taking part in a massive reforestation effort in the Brazilian region of the Amazon. A multimillion-dollar,…
Congress Discuss Ages of Criminal Responsibility
Whenever a shocking crime is reported in the news in Brazil, social media fills with calls for laws for harsher…
Is Inequality Shrinking in Brazil?
New research conducted by the in-ternational agency Oxfam revealed that at the current pace, it would take Brazil 75 years…
A Story of Hope, Belief and Determination
Samuel Santos is the epitome of corporate America from his tailored suit to his polished loafers, and Rolex on his…
What is the Best Company to Work for in Brazil?
Atento S.A., a leading provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing services in Latin America, has been recognized…
Carmakers Predict Billionaire Investments in Brazil
In the wake of the great performance in auto exports and improved economic indicators, companies have begun investing to get…
Azul Expands Network from Brazil to U.S.
Azul announces today new markets from Brazil to Florida – Belo Horizonte to Orlando, and Belém to Fort Lauderdale (Miami).…
Majority of Women Don’t Know Early Signs of Breast Cancer
Only two in five people (42%) are confident about recognizing the changes to their breasts that could be a sign…
Brazilian Rides Bike to Raise Money for Homeless Youth
Fernando de Andrade used to be homeless, living on the streets of the world’s eighth biggest city, São Paulo in…
Why You Should be Talking about Retirement
More than half of Gen X-ers and 40 percent of Baby Boomers have never given advice to their children about…
3rd Annual International Choro Festival
From November 9-12th 2017, those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy…
Experience the Heart of the Amazon Rainforest
Opened in October at the California Science Center, Amazon Adventure 3D, will let you experience the heart of the Amazon…
The Novel that Captivated Brazil, Now in English
It captivated Brazil when it was first published in 2000. It rapidly became a best-seller, due both to the riveting…
José Leonilson: Empty Man Opens at Americas Society
In the 1980s, when the world was reverberating from the shockwaves sent by AIDS, Brazilian artist José Leonilson (1957– 1993)…
apArt Launched New York City Location
apArt Private Gallery opened doors in New York City with the first ever Solo Art Exhibition “Terebintina”, by Brazilian artist…
Do you Like to Dance Forró?
Forró is the Brazilian, now very much international, hipswivelling, dance floor-filling, popular music and dance originated in Brazil’s Northeastern states.…
Amazonas: One of Brazil Most Isolated States
Life in the city can be stressful. Why not spend a week of mind off at one of the last…
“Bingo: The King of the Morning” to represent Brazil in 2018 Oscars
The Brazilian Film Academy announced “Bingo: The King of the Morning”, directed by Daniel Rezende, as the Brazilian movie selected…
Brazilian Day did it again!
On September 3rd BR Day in New York celebrated its 33rd year. For a party in its thirties, you may…
Brazil: Now a Country of Emigrants
Historically Brazil has been a country of destination, influenced by successive waves of immigrants. Some early initiatives as Decree No.…
Brazil and US United Against Transnational Crime
Aiming to intensity the fight against the trafficking of drugs, weapons and persons and the repression of financial crime, Brazil…
“Towards a More Effective BNDES”
Far-reaching reforms to modernize the state-owned National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) can help Brazil support productivity growth…
Population can Help Shape Debate on Climate Change
The Brazilian Ministry of the Environment (MMA) is developing a web portal for education and public awareness on climate change,…
Brazil is One of the World Leaders in Tobacco Control
A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) points out that Brazil is one of the world leaders in…
Largest Car Sharing Service is Launched in Brazil
The project started with a pilot that will be followed by a full launch in September 2017. The service officially…
Brazil will Lead Soy Production by 2026
Brazil will surpass the United States to become the world’s largest soy producer in ten years. The forecast is in…
Startup Aims to Improve Brazil Students’ lives
New York-based educational technology startup EduSynch (https:// edusynch.com) has closed a partnership with Guia do Estudante, the largest digital platform…
Foreigners can Apply for Doctoral Fellowships in Brazil
The Postgraduate Student Agreement Programme (PEC-PG) has started receiving applications from developing country students for a full PhD scholarship in…
Save Money and the Planet by Reducing Food Waste
Nearly 50 percent of produce in the US is thrown away before it reaches your plate, according to USDA estimates.…
University of California will Study Alzheimer’s Disease in Latinos
The University of California has been awarded a nearly $14.7 million multi-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to…
Brazilian Day Kick-Off Party
Traditionally, the Brazilian Day festival (BR Day NY) takes place on the Sunday before Labor Day. This year, it wouldn’t…
Coming Soon: 21st Brazilian Film Festival of Miami
The Brazilian Film Festival of Miami, in September 2017, will continue its 21-year tradition of screening the most recent productions…
Tarsila do Amaral: Inventing Modern Art in Brazil
Tarsila do Amaral (Brazilian, 1886-1973) is a foundational figure for the history of modernism in Latin America. Next year, from…
Bianca Rossini Launches New Bossa Nova Album
Following the success of her previous albums ‘Meu Amor’ and ‘Kiss of Brasil’, Bianca Rossini releases ‘Vento do Norte’, her…
Brasilia: Life After Design
Located 10,000 kilometers from the Amazon and 18 hours from Rio, the city of Brasília – the capital of Brazil…
Luiz Melodia, Talented Brazilian Singer, Dies at 66
Luiz Melodia, a Brazilian actor, singer and songwriter of MPB, rock, blues, soul and samba died in the beginning of…
ArtBrazil in Florida
ArtBrazil is an annual multimedia Contemporary Art Fair that promotes and presents visual artist’s work to the American and International…
Wine Circuit Through Serra Gaúcha
There are terroirs – wine production areas – in Minas Gerais, São Paulo and the Northeastern States, but it is…
A Maior Festa Brasileira Fora do Brasil
O encontro mais esperado do ano, o BR Day New York, está marcado para 3 de setembro a partir das…
Portuguese: the World’s Seventh Most Spoken Language
To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not only spoken in Portugal, but also in Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In…
Valongo Wharf Declared a World Heritage Site
The Unesco’s World Heritage Committee officially declared the Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), a World Heritage…
Brazil Pioneers Public Policy for HIV Prevention
Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of transmission of the HIV virus, according to the…
Zika Epidemic Ended but Rights Problems Persist
According to Human Rights Watch, Brazil has not addressed longstanding human rights problems that allowed the Zika outbreak to escalate,…
Sports Bring Together Brazilians and Americans
For the first time ever, alumni from sports-themed US government exchange programs met to share experiences and develop partnerships and…
Avianca Launches Daily Miami-São Paulo Service
On June 26, officials from Miami-Dade County, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Avianca Brasil gathered at…
Portuguese Lessons on Demand
Portuguese is rapidly gaining in popularity among language learners. Although the majority of its speakers live in Brazil, there is…
World’s Most Attractive Employer Rankings 2017
Universum Global announced their 9th annual World’s Most Attractive Employer (WMAE) results from over 290,000 business and engineering/IT students from…
Learn More About Brazil’s Agriculture in a Farm Tour
Specialized farm tours take business travelers to Brazil’s agricultural territories to learn about Brazil’s farming success. From the Coopavel Show…
How to Cash in on the Gig Economy
There’s an exciting career revolution taking place for those who want to call their own shots, set their own schedules…
Experience the Great American Solar Eclipse
On Aug. 21, millions of people in the U.S. will see day turn to night as a total solar eclipse…
The Greatest Brazilian Party of All is Coming Soon
The most anticipated party of the year, BR Day NY, is scheduled for September 3rd from 11am at 6th Avenue…
Hélio Oiticica: to Organize Delirium
The first full-scale retrospective in the United States of Hélio Oiticica’s work, the Brazilian artist. One of the most influential…
New Brazil Pavilion Rumored for Epcot Center
Disney confirmed a major update is coming to Epcot late last year but hasn’t announced any details on what those plans…
Another Gesture: The Relations Between Germany and Brazil
‘Another Gesture’ presents four German and Brazilian female artists working in painting, drawing, and photography. The notion of “another gesture”…
Brazil Through its Fairs
Traditional tourist spots, fairs are special attractions for those who visit the Brazilian cities and want to learn a bit…
Places for Boating in Brazil
The Brazilian coastline is full of beauty, diversity and a world of the sea as far as the eye can see.…
Meet the Art of Pinacoteca Museum
Located on the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo building, the Pinacoteca was open in 1905 and is…
Fernando de Noronha Listed as National Cultural Heritage
The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago Historical Ensemble was officially recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil. The location, off the coast…
America’s Favorite Beaches are Here
Expedia.com released the results of a global study that explores cultural differences in beach attitudes and behaviors across 17 countries…
Secret Swimming Holes to Dive Into
Travel Channel has crisscrossed the globe to uncover the earth’s most amazing, refreshing and off-the-beaten-path places to dive into in…
Brazil Will “Vigorously” Face Climate Change
In the same month President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement,…
Brazil Stablishes Nutrition Goals
Brazil became the first country to make commitments as part of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition…
Brazil Wants to Join OECD
After 23 years of bilateral relations, Brazil has formally requested entry into the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).…
In the Path to End Historic Recession
After two years of the biggest recession in its history, the Brazilian economy has gained momentum in the wake of…
U.S. Consulate in Porto Alegre Opened in June
The United States Consulate in Porto Alegre opened in June. The new U.S. consulate is located at 1889 Assis Brasil…
Brazilian Swimwear Brand Debuts West Coast Boutique
Brazilian luxury swimwear brand ViX is debuting its first west coast store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, their…
Entrepreneurs are Confident as They Back Investments in Brazil
Confidence in the opportunities the country offers to foreign investors set the tone of the panel “Investing in Brazil”, part…
Natura Opens First Store in the U.S.
Brazil’s top cosmetics company, Natura Cosmeticos S.A., whose competitive differential is the development of products based on the biodiversity of…
American Students Lack Basic Financial Literacy Skills
Results from the latest round of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) released by the National Center for Education…
100 Healthy Years – are Kids Prepared?
As global life expectancy continues to increase, World Health Organization statistics show that the children of today are likely to…
Leave a Legacy Your Loved Ones Will Cherish
Recently three acquaintances lost their respective husbands. I have seen them struggle not to just cope with the grief, but…
It’s Time to Celebrate Brazil!
September is coming soon. And everybody who loves Brazil and admires the Brazilian culture knows that it is time for…
Concord Jazz Releases Sinatra & Jobim @ 50 by John Pizzarelli
Two of John Pizzarelli’s greatest influences, Frank Sinatra and the bossa nova composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, joined forces in 1967…
The Art of Grupo Frente on View in NY
Galerie Lelong is holding an exhibition of Grupo Frente until August 5th to August 5th, 2017 in New York City.…
Get Ready for Brasil Summerfest 2017
On August 5 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the City Parks Foundation brings to Central Park Brazil’s iconic samba…
Extreme Sports in Rio
Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian coastal city that lies at the foot of a mountain. It is Rio de…
The Charm of Paraty
With the sticky heat and crowds of tourists starting to overwhelm New York City, there is no better time to…
Brazil Wants To Be an Event Destination
An initiative from the Brazil Convention & Visitors, the Brazilian Events Bank, Bureaux (BRC&VB), will register traveling international events and…
Delta Air Lines Boosts Connectivity between Rio and NY
Delta Air Lines continues to expand its connections between Brazil and the United States with a new nonstop flight between…
Tocantins: Young State with a View Like No Other
The young and promising state of Tocantins was created in the Federal Constitution of 1988, however, despite its few years…
Summer Travel: Kids’ Opinions Matter
Planning that big summer or holiday family vacation? Skip the internet research and call the kids instead. A survey conducted…
Brazil in the Path of a Sustainable Life
The United Nations member countries, including Brazil, have new challenges to meet by 2030. As part of the 17 Sustainable…
Pension Reform in Brazil
Brazil is currently discussing a project to reform its pension system. The subject is controversial, but the majority of the…
Health Ministry Declares End of Zika Emergency
The Brazilian Health Ministry, Ricardo Barros, announced the end of the National Public Health Emergency caused by the Zika virus…
Human Trafficking Victims Allowed to Stay in Brazil
Human trafficking victims have been granted permanent residency rights in Brazil. In order to have an identification document issued, foreigners…
Modernizing Labor Relations
Brazil’s Lower House of Congress approved a bill that modernizes labor relations in the country. Some of the major improvements…
Governor of São Paulo Seeks to Expand Brazil-US Business
LIDE – Grupo de Lideres Empresariais (‘Group of Business Leaders’), together with the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, presided over by…
Brazilian Satellite Promotes Digital Inclusion
Space Technology announced the successful launch of the Brazilian Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite (SGDC), held at the Guyana…
U.S. Fresh Beef Back in Brazil
U.S. fresh beef exports are back in Brazil! Following a 13-year hiatus, the first shipment of U.S. fresh beef has…
Brazilian-American Chamber in Miami Launching Mobile App
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (BACCF) has launched a new Community App for iOS and Android devices. Adding…
Smart Tips to Prevent Identity Theft
More than 13 million U.S. consumers fall victim to identity theft each year, according to Javelin Strategy and Research, with…
Study Shows Cultures Around World Becoming More “American”
According to a survey of more than 15,500 people across 11 cultures, 10 countries and eight languages who were asked…
Maranhão Revealed in the Voice of Flávia Bittencourt
The Brazilian singer and composer Flávia Bittencourt brings to the U.S. a little of the rich and diverse culture of…
Forró in the Dark Launches New Album
Forró in the Dark is a clubby Brazilian forró band in New York City. Their home ground is Nublu in…
The Brasilians Receives Press Award
During the 20th edition of the Brazilian International Press Award, which took place last May in Florida, The Brasilians Newspaper…
“Cinderella Samba” is Back in NYC Parks
This spring and summer the City Parks Puppet Mobile will present free performances of “Cinderella Samba” in parks across the…
Paulo Bruscky Solo Exhibition in New York
Galeria Nara Roesler presents an exhibition of works by Paulo Bruscky, a Brazilian from Recife. The exhibition showcases the artist’s…
Brazilian Chapbooks is Now Available
Researchers and fans of Brazilian chapbooks have another option to get information about this popular genre of Brazilian culture online.…
Tom Zé Presents an Evening of Samba & Bossa Nova
Music legend Tom Zé, the avantgarde conscience of Brazil’s 1960’s Tropicália movement, presents an evening of samba and bossa nova…
Electronic Visas for American Citizens
Part of the “Tourism + Brazil” programme, the Ministry of Tourism has proposed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to…
People Prefer Relaxing Vacations to Active Ones
In a 17-country online survey conducted by GfK, well over half (59 percent) of people say they prefer a vacation…
Brazil New Programme will Boost Tourism
Tourism Minister Marx Beltrão (photo) announced a new programme called Brasil + Turismo (“Tourism + Brazil”), a set of measures…
Maranhão: Spectacular and Unique Landscape
Maranhão, a state in northeastern Brazil, comprises dense Amazon rainforest and beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Near the town of…
Lençóis Maranhenses & Grand Canyon: Distinct But Equally Spectacular
The Brazilian Photographer Meireles Junior recently launched in New York his latest book: “Supernatural: Impressions on the Lençóis Maranhenses and…
BRDay NY 2017 is coming soon!
September is just around the corner and with it, BRDay NY 2017 is also coming soon. The 33rd edition of…
Flawed But Fair: Brazil’s Health System
Until the 1970s, Brazilians used to joke that they had to die before the authorities paid any attention to them.…
New Laws Grant Rights to Brazilian Women
President Temer sanctioned bills into law for the benefit of Brazilian women. The first bill sanctioned inscribes Zuleika Angel Jones,…
Defense Sector to Receive Competitiveness Boost
The Brazilian government is preparing incentives aimed at boosting the competitiveness and international market presence of the country’s defense sector.…
US Launches Food Campaign in Brazil
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the “#USFoodExperience” campaign with a dinner prepared by American chef James…
US Opens Technology Center in São Paulo
The United States Army Research, Development, and Engineer Command (RDECOM) opened an office at the US Consulate in São Paulo…
Brazil Draws Up Climate Strategy
Brazilian society has been officially called upon to help the country meet the targets committed to under the Paris Agreement…
Julia Taft Refugee Fund
The U.S. Embassy in Brasília, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), announced…
Growing Market of the Acai Berry
Nowadays, consumers are becoming more aware about the benefits of açaí berry, particularly to the use of acai berry products…
From the Favelas of Rio to Top Entrepreneur in the United States
Black Women of Brazil profiles Monica Costa, an Afro-Brazilian business owner from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, who overcame…
“Income for Women”
Fabiana Milazzo, Brazilian fashion designer, opened her doors of her first international store in Los Angeles, on Melrose Place in…
Latin America’s Resurgence as a ‘Next-generation Continent’
Having survived years of economic turbulence, Latin America is gradually shaking off its dependence on external forces like global commodity…
Baroque and Historic Cities
When most people think of Brazil, the first things that comes to mind are the beaches and the sun; however,…
Lygia Pape: a Multitude of Forms
The first major retrospective exhibition in the United States devoted to Brazilian artist Lygia Pape (1927– 2004) is currently housed…
Eliane Elias Releases New Album
Eliane Elias is on a recorded roll. Following the success of her Grammy-winning 2015 release “Made in Brazil,” the famed…
Documentary Celebrates the Life and Music of Sergio Mendes
Pioneering Brazilian producer, composer, keyboardist, vocalist and Oscar-nominated songwriter Sergio Mendes will be the subject of a new feature documentary…
Paula Lima at LUAU Pompano Beach
Paula Lima, today’s perfect symbol and icon of Samba, will fly into Pompano Beach’s Sunset to land at the LUAU…
Elza Soares Returns to New York
In a career racked by tragedy, legendary Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares has persevered as a singular voice for the…
Museum of Tomorrow Receives Best Innovative Green Building Award
The Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, was recognised as the Best Innovative Green Building of the planet during…
Capoeira: Old Tradition With Modern Twist
Capoeira is a cultural expression and a type of fight characterized by its agile, acrobatic and harmonious movements, in tune…
Traveling With Pets to Brazil
If you wish to travel to Brazil with your pet (dogs and/or cats), Brazilian law requires compliance with the following…
Learn More About Brazil
Brazil has lots of stories to tell you. This 517 year-old country has a rich and diversified culture worth knowing.…
The Rhythms of the Marvelous City
Rio de Janeiro has one of the most vibrant, live Brazilian music sce-nes in Brazil. Only São Paulo has a…
Brasília Celebrates 57 Years
Brasília was pre-conceived and planned with an architectural design in the shape of a plane, which makes it differ from…
Rio Carnival Sees Millions of Revellers Take to the Streets
On Friday, February 24, millions of revellers took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to mark the start of…
World’s Best Beach is in Brazil
Trip Advisor announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards for Beaches. This year, Baia do Sancho, in Brazil, was…
Music + Film Brazil
Cinema Tropical presents its new film series MUSIC+FILM BRAZIL, celebrating one of the world’s most vibrant musical cultures. This series…
“Synopsis of an Urban Memoir”
A Brazilian Street Art Exhibition called “Synopsis of an Urban Memoir”, with works byAlto*Contraste, Branco, Bugre, Camila Crivelenti, Ciro Schu,…
Jay Milder, a Figurative Expressionist
A recent show focused on the Abstract Figurative Expressionist from 1952 to the 65s highlighted the work of Jay Milder,…
18th Havana Film Festival New York
HFFNY History Havana Film Festival New York is an internationally recognized film festival celebrating Latin American cinema. In its 18th…
Capital Inicial
Capital Inicial is a post-punk/new wave band who had considerable success, having recorded seven albums from 1982 to 1996. They…
TAP & TOM
Felipe Galganni’s (Brazil/NYC) TAP & TOM is a concert blending tap dance and bossa nova with music direction by award…
Elegantly Brazilian with the Requinte Trio
The Sheen Center’s new series, Jazz on Bleecker Street concludes the season with Elegantly Brazilian and the Requinte Trio (and…
Brazilian Arts & Crafts
Brazilian culture has been influenced greatly by the Portuguese, Indians, Africans, Europeans and settlers from the Middle East and Asia.…
Brazilian Coconut Water to Sponsor U.S. Volleyball Player
Obrigado Premium 100 Percent Pure Coconut Water announced its partnership with pro beach volleyball player Brooke Sweat. She and her…
Skol: The Most Valuable Brand in Latin America
Brazilian beer Skol is the most valuable brand in Latin America for the second year running according to the fifth…
2017 Brazil Summit
Organized for over a decade, the Brazil Summit is one of the most important events in the Brazilian-American Chamber of…
Fine Brazilian Chocolate in Growing Demand in San Francisco
tinyB chocolate, a recently established maker of fine Brazilian chocolates known as brigadeiros was recently featured in the San Francisco…
iDISC Opens New Production Site in Brazil
The new production office in Porto Alegre supplements and enhances the iDISC team in Brazil, establishing a distributed and local…
Fostering Growth Through Start-ups
The Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC) signed a cooperation agreement with SAP, a multinational company, to encourage…
About 30,000 Foreigners Received Work Permits
The General Immigration Coordination (CGIg) of the Ministry of Labour granted 28,658 work permits to foreigners living in Brazil in…
Brazil and U.S. Discuss Ways to Strengthen Relations
President Michel Temer and US Vice-President Mike Pence (photo) spoke by telephone on how to strengthen bilateral relations between the…
Brazil Leads Inclusive Internet Ranking in Latin America
The Secretary of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications, André Borges, took part in discussions on…
The Worst is Behind Us
The re-elected Council President of the Board of the Brazil-US American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), Hélio Magalhães (photo), who is…
517 Years of Brazil’s Discovery or Conquest?
On the 22nd April 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destiny), lead by Pedro Alvares Cabral, accidentally arrived…