Every November, The Wall Street Journal honors the people who are changing the world through the “Innovator Awards”. This year, in…

A country that is home to rich culture, varied and exciting cuisine, a long coastline dotted with places where the…

Saci-Pererê /sassy-perere/ is a kind of Saci. Yes, there are many kinds of Sacis out there. The “Pererê” specimen is…

Witnessing acts of kindness has a great influence on people. Completely altruistic and selfless actions awaken feelings of peace and…

Collective narcissism’ has turned into a virus. After all, it infects and spreads easily. And this need for one’s group…

Since the U.S. Congress passed historic climate legislation in August, both the American government and the private sector have built…

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.2 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous period.…

In the state of Bahia, the movement for the independence of Brazil began in February 1822. Seven months before the…

The Brazilian Navy last week signed a contract for the construction of a new support vessel for Brazil’s Antarctic program…

Brazilian companies certified as Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) will be able to export to the US faster and with less…

In collaboration with Interpol, the Federal Police of Brazil today (Sep 20) launched operation Duplo Risco (“double risk”), aimed at…

Shifts in prevalent surnames in America reflect the country’s increasing diversity. The top names in the United States are Smith,…

“We have to stand united against hate-fueled violence,” President Biden said September 15 as he gathered community, government and faith…

Blue Star Families (BSF), a non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, is proud…

The São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra – OSESP will perform four concerts in the United States between October 10th and 15th,…

For the past few days, the famous Brazilian muralist Eduardo Kobra, 47, worked day and night to finish by September 15…

For the past two years, the global pandemic has made us extremely aware of how our bodies respond to viral…

Americans can’t get enough of chess. And in the United States, they’re playing in multiple venues. Millions flock to the…

Want to know how many tickets police issued to motorists for texting while driving? Or maybe you’re a journalist trying…

The 45 presidents of the United States worked in a variety of professions before arriving at the White House. Many…

President Biden is ensuring the United States remains a safe haven for refugees and that those who apply to immigrate…

American diplomats reflect the diversity of the U.S. and the world. In their positions overseas, they make a special effort…

The town is located on the Bay of Ilha Grande, which is dotted with many tropical islands. Rising behind the…

A spectacular way to experience this cultural diversity is visiting two of its oldest cities, São Paulo and Rio de…

Biotechnology – one of the fastest-growing scientific fields – uses tools from biology, chemistry, computing, engineering and mathematics to advance…

Sea turtles have been swimming the world’s oceans for more than 100 million years. Yet today the survival of these…

If we approached rivers, mountains, dragonflies, redwoods, and reptiles as if all are alive, intelligent, suffused with soul, imagination, and…

What happens when 100 public school girls are trained in business and leadership skills for six months? Empowerment, says a…

An upcoming exhibition by Saphira & Ventura, in midtown Manhattan, will celebrate 70 years of Yara Tupynambá’s career and her 90th…

PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York,…

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This will be the first survey exhibition in the United States featuring works by Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca.…

More than 120 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease seldom detected outside Africa, have been reported…

If 3D printers can be used to make prosthetic limbs and topographical maps, why not houses? Habitat for Humanity, a…

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine has lit its columns in bright, beautiful rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ…

In the United States, government policies, innovations from the American auto industry and consumer interest in clean air have combined…

The exploitation of sex and violence in the media keeps causing controversy. In the States, whenever legislation to control the…

The Brazilian nonprofit Mais Unidos partnered with the U.S. government to help women in Brazil learn to finance, market, sell,…

Local governments in many cities are tackling long-standing air quality issues, and many of them see positive results. Here’s how…

Plastic pollution affects every place on the planet, from the belly of an animal in remote Antarctica to the trees…

The United States’ largest solar farm is under construction. Doral Renewables, an Israeli company, is constructing a 5,260-hectare solar farm…

The United States government is a big part of the nation’s economy. It purchases vehicles, occupies over 300,000 buildings, and…

U.S. innovation powers the world. And U.S. assistance enables creative solutions to overcome local challenges. The United States is a…

For more than 75 years, the U.S. Department of State has fostered understanding between the people of the United States…

When does democracy start? In America, kids experience democracy as early as the first grade. Through participation in group activities,…

African countries are making great strides in preserving wildlife, and the United States is committed to supporting them. U.S. agencies…

At the first review conference of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM) March…

The United States is stepping up its efforts to end the scourge of gender-based violence at home and around the…

People around the world should have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Gender shouldn’t matter. Unfortunately, that is not…

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today released MOIA’s 2021 Report on the city’s immigrant…

Ney Matogrosso, Francisco El Hombre, Fado Bicha & DJ Set by Surma In Association with Arte Institute Sunday, July 17th,…

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Rosa Passos, the great Brazilian singer, has a pristine, delicate voice, and she puts it to spellbinding use… She sang…

GUILHERME ARANTES July 14 Weill Recital Hall – Carnegie Hall Since his 1976 debut, Brazilian composer and performer Guilherme Arantes…

Brazilian theater company Group Dot BR and House of Yes are pleased to announce Opa! São João, a taste of the Brazilian Festas Juninas…

Addressing the climate crisis is central to U.S. foreign policy, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He called it central…

The United States will reduce its carbon emissions by 50% to 52% by 2030, said President Biden at the Leaders…

Cultured Kids Cuisine’s international non-profit organization helps children build a future of love and tolerance through food. Administered by more…

This spring, multiple disciplinary artist Sanford Biggers will transform Rockefeller Center with several public art exhibitions, including the highly anticipated…

World Press Freedom Day 2021 recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration, a document created and signed by a…

Dr. Daniel Becker wakes up around 4:30 a.m. every day, pours a cup of coffee, then disappears into his office…

Considered one of the richest and most diverse regions of the country due to its variety of festivities, dances, religious…

Tourists who visit Brazil can take the opportunity to get to know a number of unique cultural expressions that preserve…

Since 1965, the Manauaras reenact the legend of the boi-bumbá in the Amazon during the Parintins Folklore Festival. One of…

In celebration of Women’s History Month, NYC & Co., the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for…

Mildred and Richard Loving were in love, so they did what so many couples do. They got married. But it…

“Courageous women who stand up for their rights inspire a better world”, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken…

Calling them “just plain wrong,” President Biden on January 20th ended restrictions on the issuing of visas to individuals from…

When NASA’s Perseverance rover searches Mars for signs of ancient life it uses technology from partner nations across Europe. The…

It has been a year since the Pandemic started. We went through lockdowns, quarantines, and a neverending fear of catching…

Lucy loved to visit her grandma and grandpa. They lived in a little country cottage with a beautiful, big garden.…

Amid the typical vegetation of the wild Northeast, Caruarú attracts thousands of visitors who seek to experience a little the…

Located at the South of Santa Catarina, Garopaba has some of the most beautiful beaches of the State. Proper for…

The city of São Joaquim, in Santa Catarina state, is famous not only for being the coldest city in the…

Caldas Novas is located in the south of the State of Goiás, and is part of the largest hydrothermal park…

The hospitable city of São Roque de Minas (just over 6 thousand inhabitants), is located 330 Km from Belo Horizonte,…

Nara Roesler is pleased to announce ‘Amelia Toledo: 1958-2007’, the artist’s inaugural solo exhibition in the United States, at the…

Corumbá is a city in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, on the border of Brazil and Bolivia, near…

Three old ravens perched on their branch, completely and utterly bored. “Nothing happens here,” croaked the first. “Nothing has ever…

Situated on the right bank of Negro river, Barcelos is in the State of Amazonas, 396 kilometers from Manaus. The…

Located in the South of Bahia, Cairu is an archipelago municipality formed by several islands, such as the island of…

Macapá is also known as the Capital of the Middle of the World for being the only Brazilian city crossed…

Aracajú is located in the state of Sergipe, in the Brazilian Northeastern region. It goes without saying that the beaches…

With beautiful beaches, white sand dune areas and a rich and diverse culture, Natal offers its visitors a unique leisure…

The beaches of João Pessoa, capital of the State of Paraíba, are its main attractions. With the heat present throughout…

The history has surprisingly deep origins from the colonial times of the state of Minas Gerais. It presents young women…

The National Women’s Hall of Fame has inducted six trailblazing Black women into its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions at…

In January 20th, 2021, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. A man who…

NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York…

The federal government has authorized the entry of foreigners of any nationality in all airports across Brazil. Entry through roads…

Joinville is the largest and richest city of Santa Catarina. The city is the in-dustrial pole of the State and…

Ilhabela is located in the northern coast of the state of São Paulo, about 210 km from the capital city…

Canela is one of the most amazing cities of the Serra Gaúcha and is certainly worth visiting. Canela and the…

Those who visit Rio Grande do Sul can also enjoy days of Sun and beach. The city of Torres houses…

Pelé is spending most of his time in his home in Guarujá, coastal São Paulo, to protect himself from the…

It’s practically unanimous the feeling and respect people have for Eduardo Kobra. His murals bring so much creativity and life,…

Many countries are making “green” recovery measures a central part of stimulus packages to drive sustainable, inclusive, resilient economic growth…

With in-person gatherings risky for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilherme Gagantini (photo), 80, created an online bingo game called…

When considering adopting a dog into your family, many people often think that a cuddly, energetic puppy is the most…

We are going through the most radical transformation the world has ever seen; people are justly terrified, excited, depressed, heartbroken…

It is the time honored way to deal with plagues and pandemics: those who have the means flee the crowds.…

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is advising parents, guardians and caregivers to review their online settings…

A film Written, Directed, and Produced by Brazilian Filmmaker Enzo Flores is on the Official Selection NewFilmmakers NY and Golden…

Hope Wanted takes place outdoors in New-York Historical’s rear courtyard (entrance by 5 West 76th Street between Central Park West…

A Brazilian filmmaker is hoping that the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic will generate more empathy and solidarity…

Mark Henick stood precariously on the wrong side of the railing on a crumbling, concrete overpass. The bridge spanned two…

São Paulo is huge: there are 12 million people living in the largest city of the South Hemisphere and the…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the United States Government (USG) is innovating and taking a new approach to help keep…

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urges caregivers and older New Yorkers, particularly those with chronic health…

Kenzie Academy, an online and in-person college alternative that creates jobs for tomorrow’s economy by providing technology training to anyone…

When you get in Jalapão, leave your mobile phone at home. Watch carefully the nature of the region and plan…

On March 8th, it is celebrated The International Women Day. Every year a different theme highlights the struggles women around…

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced an Economic Integration of…

While Brazil has seen declining rates of learning poverty over the past 10 years, largely due to its efforts in…

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Luiza Helena Trajano as the Brazilian recipient of the 2020 Person of the Year…

Grupo Globo and Pixellot – announced their partnership to ramp-up AI-Automated production in South America’s largest media market, expanding the…

With the Acquisition of Avon Products, Natura & Co creates the world’s fourth-largest pure-play beauty company. This marks a major…

Eletrolar Show & Latin American Electronics is celebrating its fifteenth year with a special event, which will occupy 36,000 sqm,…

Brazil has been climbing the global economic ladder over the last decade and is now the world’s ninth largest economy,…

One common thread weaves throughout the staggeringly diverse tapestry of music that producer, composer, keyboardist and vocalist Sergio Mendes has…

Clélia Iruzun will pay tribute to Alberto Nepomuceno in a concert to be held on March 7th, 2020 at Opera…

Rodrigo Teaser began to imitate Michael Jackson at the age of nine participating in children’s TV shows and artistic competitions.…

“Sur moderno: Journeys of Abstraction – The Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Gift” is drawn primarily from the paintings, sculptures, and…

All the world began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another molecule and life began.” – Clarice Lispector.…

The Brazilian government has established a new policy called the National Policy for Tourism Management of Cultural and Natural World…

The largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served and flight departures, announced the launch of daily service between…

While Brazil has seen declining rates of learning poverty over the past 10 years, largely due to its efforts in…

Brazil’s economy appears to be on a stronger footing than most observers had believed, official figures showed on Tuesday, with…

The regulation, which takes effect in the coming months, also allows for the manufacture of such products in a laboratory,…

According to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau…

“This transformative partnership with LATAM will bring together our leading global brands, enabling us to provide the very best service…

MINISO, the Japanese designer brand present in more than 80 countries, launched its new Marvel collection in Brazil, featuring the…

The global economy significantly weakened in 2019 to 2.3 percent growth in GDP, down from 3.0 percent in 2018. However,…

The Brazilian Amazon has been featured in the news due to fires that devastated parts of the largest rainforest in…

Ana Pinto grew up in Parana, Brazil. Both her parents were high school teachers. By the age of twenty, she…

When Burl Audio invited Brazilian singer-song-writer Carla Hassett to record the 1961 bossa nova tune, “Adriana” (by Roberto Menescal) at…

Feinstein’s/54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents “Songs for the World” on January 28, 2020 at 7PM (Feinstein’s/54 Below, 254 West…

Most people associate healthy cooking with boring taste and flavorless foods, but the chef Leticia Moreinos Schwartz is on a…

Timeshifter announced the release of its Timeshifter app for iOS and Android, developed to help travelers eliminate jet lag. Timeshifter…

For as long as humanity has existed, we have been wondering what the world will look like in the future.…

A day among fish, fruits, vegetables, herbs, seasonings and the world of exotic flavors of Ver-o-Peso Market in Belém. Located…

Towards the end of the year, the city of Gramado, in Rio Grande do Sul state, adorns itself with lights…

The Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur) launched this week “The King of Rolê”, their newest international promotional campaign. The competition will…

Interested in visiting South America’s most beloved World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?…

So we say goodbye to 2019 and we can’t help but think of how fast this year has gone by.…

This worldwide-known event gathers millions of people at Copacabana Beach every year. Rio’s New Year’s Eve, especially at Copacabana Beach,…

Lock & Shine announces the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for their first product ever “The Scarf Lock”. This new…

Brazil is an endless land of surprises and discovery. Undeniably, one of the country’s many highlights include the Iguazú Falls,…

BRAFF Miami is an official event of the Cities of Miami and Miami Beach. The Festival’s first edition 23 years…

A new exhibition by Jay Milder opens September 27th at PAAM – Provincetown Museum, MA, curate by the art historian…

The São Paulo native tapped into a deep well of emotion for this project, which delves into various expressions of…

Fashinnovation held a successful panel discussion on July 11th at WeWork in NYC, introducing their new concept “Fashion Is To…

The 35th edition of BR Day NY will be held on September 1st, Sunday before Labor Day at 6th Avenue,…

Only 39 percent of respondents in a FEMA survey say they have developed an emergency plan and discussed it with…

There’s no way around it: Americans are drowning in student loan debt, collectively owing $1.5 trillion. Rising college costs mean…

Nokia predicted Brazil would be home to the world’s biggest auction of 5G-suitable spectrum when it conducts a sale in…

Named Axon Ventures, the fund will allocate up to R$ 45 million for technology projects with the potential to transform…

True to its mission, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) is bringing awareness about the country’s industries, artists,…

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) took place between Aug 1-7 to protect, promote and support breastfeeding worldwide. Brazil continues to be…

Brazil’s economic recovery after the 2015−2016 recession remains sluggish. Real per capita growth has fallen by 8 percent since the…

The Brazilian government has established a new policy called the National Policy for Tourism Management of Cultural and Natural World…

September is coming soon. And everybody who loves Brazil and admires the Brazilian culture knows that it is time for…

Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) 2019, a nationwide effort to gather and share the inspirational stories of immigrants in America. Spearheaded…

Thanks to a highly effective National Immunization Programme, most Brazilian parents can feel confident that their children will get the…

Brazil’s real turned 25 years old on July 1 and became the longest circulating currency in the contemporary history of…

The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade), has opened an inquiry into supposed anti-competitive practices related to Google’s operational system…

Mercado Livre is king of the e-commerce world in Brazil, according to a new report from global affiliate marketing network…

Brazil, like anywhere else in the world, loves chocolate. The Brazilian chocolate market is among the largest on Earth, with…

“Cinema Novo is a project that is carried out in the politics of hunger, and, for this reason, suffers all…

Walls of Air was created for the Brazilian Pavilion at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale in May of 2018. Curated…

João Gilberto, a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwri-ter considered one of the fathers of the bossa nova genre that gained…

Ceará has 573 km of coastline. In some cities, like the capital Fortaleza, the sun shines more than 200 days…

It is no new news to anyone, that Bahia has many charms. Also unsurprisingly the coast of Bahia was blessed…

Copa Airlines will start operations in July to Salvador and Fortaleza, in Brazil, and the island of Barbados in the…

In June and July many cities around the country gets ready to celebrate the most typical event in the Brazilian…

“In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing…

Nature is declining at a rate unprecedented in human history, confirmed by the landmark new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy…

Brazilian retailer Magazine Luiza announced it would start selling physical books online for pickup in its chain comprised of almost…

Kovi is a Brazilian start up that enters the market of urban mobility by offering car rentals on its application.…

Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism announced that Air Europa Lineas Aereas registered an enterprise based in Brazil, the first time an…

Historic underinvestment, vast needs, and a rapidly improving busi-ness environment, place Brazil at the forefront of global infrastructure opportunities. The…

According to the United Nations, 30% the world’s food goes to waste. When taking into account only fruits and vegetables,…

Libreflix, a Brazilian free-to-use streaming service, is helping to revolutionize the way people access independent cinema and television across the…

From Saturday, June 8th, 2019 to Sunday, September 29th, 2019 the New York Botanical Garden will hold a large exhibition…

City Parks Foundation announced the 2019 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s largest free outdoor…

Brazil was a colony from 1500, with the arrival of the Portuguese, until 1815, when it was elevated to a…

South America boasts some of the biggest stars in world football and they are set to collide on the international…

Brazil already has 889 registered breweries. The record number was reached after the significant expansion in the sector in 2018,…

The Global Compact and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched last April 3rd in São Paulo a…

São Paulo – based Butantan Institute, one of the world’s main scientific research center, will donate to Venezuela 1 million…

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro handed over the Victory Medal of the Defense Ministry to Lieutenant Commander Marcia Andrade Braga, corvette…

An executive order issued by President Jair Bolsonaro will enter into force on June 17, 2019 and is expected to…

On December 2018, Brazil’s Butantan Institute signed a technological transfer deal with US pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp and Dhome (MSD)…

Eletrobrás announced that the deadline for appeals against the deal forged between the company and investors, in the US, is…

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security signed institutional cooperation agreements with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and…

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo advocated deeper cooperation ties with the US, arguing it could bring opportunities to Brazil in…

Marcelo Gleiser, theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and a leading proponent of the view that science, philosophy, and spirituality are complementary expressions…

The way families pay for college is a good indicator of how much planning takes place before the first tuition…

From Friday, March 1st, to Tuesday, March 5th, Rio de Janeiro held the most famous and greatest carnival in the…

El Museo del Barrio announced the appointment of Rodrigo Moura to the position of Chief Curator. In this role, he…

Celebrated throughout the country on Mach 5th), National Classical Music Day honors the birth of maestro and composer Heitor Villa-Lobos,…

Barretos, city, north-central São Paulo state, Brazil. Known at various times as Amaral dos Barretos, Espírito Santo de Barreto, and…

At the western end of the state of Parana you will find Foz do Iguaçú, one of the most picturesque…

Affectionately nicknamed Beagá by its residents, Belo Horizonte came to the world, modern. Belo Horizonte was the first brazilian city…

Goiânia is the capital of Goiás, a state that is right at the center of Brazil. Goiânia is the gateway…

On March 8th, the world celebrates the In-ernational Woman Day. In Brazil, sad statistics remind that women still have a…

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced President Jair Messias Bolsonaro as the Brazilian recipient of the 2019 Person of the…

President Jair Bolsonaro submitted to the National Congress a proposal for a New Pension System. The plan aims to fight…

Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, a healthy and balanced diet will provide many benefits into 2019 and beyond. What we…

Written by Brazilian journalist, researcher, writer and singer-songwriter Chris Fuscaldo, the “Discobiografia Mutante: Albums that Revolutionized Brazilian Music” is a…

The 20th Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) features an exceptional program with over 35 films from Cuba, Latin America…

Bibi Ferreira, the grande dame of the Brazilian stage who performed internationally and helped bring Broadway musicals to Brazil in…

For the first time, the Bons Dias! chronicles of Machado de Assis have been translated into English. Besides its unprecedented…

UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Culture Ernesto Ottone R, Thomas Vonier, President of the International Union of Architects (UIA), and Verena…

A trip through Brazil’s flavors and festivals, from the the Mountains of Rio Grande do Sul to the state of…

A Avianca Brasil continua operando normalmente, com seus pousos e decolagens mantidos dentro do cronograma previsto, e o plano de…

Nearly half of consumers have encountered an emergency expense in the past year, but when it comes to financially preparing…

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s unique and immediately recognizable style was an integral part of her identity. Kahlo came to define…

The highly entertaining debut crime-fiction novel from Brazilian music icon and best-selling author Tony Bellotto is finally published in English.…

A three-day music festival will be held in August 2019 at the original Woodstock concert site to mark the 50th…

“Mickey: The True Original Exhibition” celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opened in November…

Brazilian cultural revolutionary Caetano Veloso has been a transformative international force since the 1960s, when he swirled bossa nova, art…

Everybody knows that Brazilians like to party. And they like so much that during Carnival the whole country stops for…

Brazil has twelve of the most punctual airports in the world, according to an annual study by OAG, a UK…

We inform you that Avianca Brasil will discontinue their flights from Brazil to the United States and vice versa, as…

The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil, the Fulbright Commission and the Smithsonian Institution announced an emergency exchange program for 14…

On January 1st, at 4.50 p.m., the newly elected President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro climbed the ramp of the Planalto…

Brazil’s efforts to reduce the incidence of diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypt mosquito have achieved positive results. More recent…

The Brazilian government will invest R$ 35.25 million for the production and marketing of electronic games and another R$ 10…

Guaranteed treatment in the public healthcare system has helped reduce HIV infections by 16% throughout Brazil in the last four…

While mortgage interest rates remain near historic lows, they have been slowly rising over the last year, increasing the cost…

Though Tax Day happens every year, it still seems to take many Americans by surprise. This year, don’t miss the…

Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos announced that he will begin a new tour in the United States beginning March 9th, 2019,…

A festival that takes place in Caxias do Sul to celebrate the Italian culture, offering lots of traditions, concerts and…

Today, the market is known as one of the great references also in the gastronomy field, for the variety and…

Besides gathering the most diverse nationalities, cultures and urban tribes, São Paulo is also the biggest geek and nerd stronghold…

At the end of the year, The New York Times made a list of 52 places worth to explore in…

Brazil has an ancient history, one that is complex and intricate. This has created a deep sense of culture and…

Group .BR, NY’s only Brazilian theater company, presents “Inside the wild heart” – an immersive theatrical experience based on the…

Brazil’s more than 3,000 museums, available in all states of the country, offer visitors unique op-portunities to learn much about…

The Brazilian Institute of Museums (Ibram) has selected 28 initiatives aimed at preserving national heritage from museums around the country…

The National Library Foundation (FBN) was created 208 years ago, during the imperial period. In order to celebrate the date,…

W is heading to Brazil. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced the signing of the brand’s first…

Ulisses Pernambucano nasceu no Re-cife, no dia 6 de fevereiro de 1892. Filho do desembargador José Antô-nio Gonçalves de Melo…

Brazil will start the year with a new President. Jair Messias Bolsonaro has been elected President of Brazil. The far-right…

The 1988 Constitution marks the creation of a new Brazilian State. Known as the Citizen Constitution, the charter turned 30…

Aiming to meet the commitment made before the UN General Assembly in 2016, the Brazilian federal government will select civil…

A new financial instrument will allow Brazil to increase its investment in urban infrastructure and make the country more energy…

The global economic expansion has become less even, according to economists at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). Overall…

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce will honor the former soccer player Ronaldo, known as “O Fenômeno”, with a Special Leadership…

According to a diagnosis made by the World Bank, the reforms made last year have made the Brazil jump 16…

Talented, dedicated and ambitious women’s entrepreneurial spirits increasingly are driving the nation forward. Women have steadily increased their presence in…

November is American Diabetes Month, and a good time to sort fact from fiction regarding this serious disease. Here are…

For many, weight loss is a constant struggle, full of frustration, fad diets and forgotten workout DVDs. But it doesn’t…

Shot in the depths of the Brazilian Jungle, Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios announced ‘Goitaca’s entry into the last stages of post-production.…

Duduka Da Fonseca and his wonderful trio of David Feldman and Guto Wirtti pay tribute to Brazilian jazz legend Dom…

Brazil will be the guest of honor at the 2019 edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF). Its participation…

When their music took Brazil and the world by storm, back in 2002, the Tribalistas intoned, on the final track…

The National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional), located in the Quinta da Boa Vista park neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro,…

The more than 1.3 million Brazilians residing in the United States can already count the time worked in the United…

Brazilian experiences with school meals are a model for other countries. The assessment was made by Daniel Balaban, director of…

Sales of Brazilian shoes abroad have generated US$ 162 million in businesses for the national footwear sector this year. The…

From July 2017 to June this year, five new Brazilian products were granted a certificate of origin, the Brazilian Institute…

Small businesses are critical to powering the national economy. They are also responsible for creating two out of every three…

Growth is in the future for America’s mid-sized businesses, suggests new research, and experts say that this indicates positive things…

Hayman Woodward PLLC, a leading Immigration and Business Advisory firm based in Washington D.C., announced that the increasingly unstable political-economic…

Small and mid-size business owners are feeling more optimistic than they have for a long time, suggests a new survey,…

No matter if you’re single or married, in your twenties or your forties, a parent or not, life insurance coverage…

With heightened talk of rising interest rates, many prospective homebuyers are understandably concerned about whether it’s the right time to…

For the millions of Americans aged 65 and older, Medicare is a critical source of health care. And during the…

Bringing home a new baby is a big adjustment and can feel overwhelming for parents, particularly when it comes to…

Those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy the 4th Annual Choro…

Sundaram Tagore Chelsea presents a specially curated selection of rarely seen landscapes by celebrated photographer Sebastião Salgado. This stunning collection…

The strong indigenous presence in Cuiabá, capital of Mato Grosso, ensures visitors the opportunity to find the cultural heritage rooted…

Located 68 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, at the top of the Serra da Estrela, is one…

The geographic design of Rio de Janeiro is ideal for the practice of extreme sports. There are many options in…

At any given time, up to 5,000 aircraft are in American skies. Ten million passenger flights took place in 2016.…

Some paths are drafted even before you take the first step. They are precipitated by a dream, a will to…

As the Honorary Vice Chairwoman for Sister Cities International, Second Lady Karen Pence highlighted the sister city relationship between Washington,…

On Thursday (Jul. 12), forward Marta from Brazil’s football squad was named the new UN Women ambassador, a post with…

About 2,500 researchers are currently in Brazil to attend the 2018 International Mathematical Congress (ICM) in Rio de Janeiro, which…

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), linked to the United Nations (UN), recently signed a deal with the Brazilian Nuclear…

Boeing and Embraer announced they have signed a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace…

Slicebooks, an innovative provider of publishing tools and white label stores, announced a deal to expand its partnership with Minha…

The Brazilian Community Center, in partnership with the Florida Citizens Council and the Brazilian Consulate in Miami, will hold the…

Latin America is seeing insatiable demand for internet and smartphones among its population of 650 million. In fact, “smartphones have…

Student loan debt is on the rise and, unfortunately, the high cost of tuition doesn’t mean that graduates are guaranteed…

With the cost of housing continuing to rise faster than wages, it’s no wonder that many Americans nationwide are struggling…

At Panama Airport, Copa Airlines has created a hub for connecting flights between the Americas and Brazil. The “hub of…

With summer in full swing, winter seems like a distant reality, but now is the time to claim vacation days,…

When it comes to cuisine, the state of Pará is among the national stars, with gastronomy using indigenous culture, with…

On the northern coast of Alagoas is the city of Maragogi, second largest tourist center of the State, about 124…

FIFA World Cup is coming to North America. Canada, Mexico and the United States have been granted the honor of…

E-commerce could create US$ 100 billion in market value for internet companies in Brazil over the next five years. The…

A survey conducted by the Brazilian Government shows that the number of organ donors has reached record-breaking figures. The data…

The Vice-President of the United States, Mike Pence, visited Brasilia in the end of June for bilateral meetings with Brazilian…

The United States Embassy announced that applications for the 17th annual Youth Ambassadors Program, a three-week exchange program in the…

One of the certainties about the future of humanity is that it will continue to grow. The United Nations estimates…

NaturaBrasil was named winner of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Insider’s Excellence in Sustainability Award. It recognizes a beauty brand…

The FinTech Roadshow to Brazil, presented by the U.S. Commercial Service and facilitated by PHM International, will connect U.S. financial…

Consumers today give out personal information all the time — from shopping online to signing up for special promotional offers…

As the saying goes, “men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” But when it comes to how each gender…

Sunday, September 2nd will mark the 34th annual Brazilian Day in New York. They made it easy to know the…

The partnership between United Airlines and BACC Travel goes beyond business. United’s team and BACC’s team are both fan of…

Celebrating the theatrical releases of three highly acclaimed Brazilian films and the realization of two special film series, Cinema Tropical,…

Handwriting works magic: it transports us back to defining moments in history, creativity, and a century, Brazilian author and publisher…

The author and Publisher Beti Rozencwajg (photo) will offer an hour and a half long afterschool workshop for kids based…

Classic master of Brazilian and world literature, Machado de Assis is getting a well-deserved recognition in the United States, thanks…

Newark Liberty International Airport is one of three major airports serving the New York Metropolitan Area (the others being John…

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“Nossa Chape” tracks the rebuilding of the Chapecoense football club in Brazil after a November 28th, 2016 airplane crash left…

The Citi Concert Series on Today is going on in New York. Have you always wanted to attend a show…

The Chapada Diamantina National Park, established in 1985, is located in the State of Bahia. The Park covers an area…

Brazil is often said to be the country of samba and football, and it would be a difficult task to…

For the first time ever, Brazil has hit the level of 250 megawatts of installed capacity in micro- and mini-generation…

Driven by extremely favourable weather conditions and by a surge in the production of wine and wine by-products, the Brazilian…

The Federal Government, in partnership with the country’s federative units, signed a pact to materialise Brazil’s commitment to fight homophobia…

The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce in New York will host a panel discussion about litigation in Brazil. Litigation in…

U.S. support for Brazil’s bid to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) would be…

New technologies provide a pathway to poverty reduction and could usher in a wave of higher productivity and growth across…

In the rapidly developing global gig economy, where long-term economic relationships are being replaced with short-term “gigs”, car sharing (vs.…

What’s more important: diet or exercise? Anyone who’s tried to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle has likely asked…

Having clean, uncontaminated water to drink at home and on-the-go is one of the most essential components to keeping your…

Leonardo loved Moscow for its high energy. “Moscow is on a roll 24/7,” he said. “There is a plethora of…

The producers goal for Brasil Summerfest this summer is to create the biggest festival edition to date. The plan is…

Festa Junina (June Festival), also known as the festa de São João celebrates the nativity of St. John the Baptist…

On the second Sunday of May, the United States and many other countries celebrate Mother’s Day. Based on a study…

PBSC, leading global provider of bike sharing solutions and sustainable urban mobility pioneer, kicked off the rollout of an initial…

Brazilian exports grew well above the world average last year, after falling for five years in a row. Data released…

Taking care of your heart starts with your diet and making healthy changes. Cutting down on sugar, which experts say…

Seven years after receiving the title of Cultural Heritage of Brazil, the Bumba-Meu-Boi Cultural Complex, one of the most outstanding…

In another step towards the welcoming of Venezuelan immigrants into the country, the Brazilian government began the process of settling…

The Ministry of Justice report released last April 11th shows that the number of applications for refugee status reached a…

As Brazil continues to benefit from the return of growth and curbed interest rates and inflation, the São Paulo Stock…

Exports of dried and processed fruit increased 14.4% in the first two months of the year compared with the same…

Brazil’s recognition as country free of FMD with vaccination will expand the markets that accept Brazilian meat, Agriculture Minister Blairo…

This year’s spring allergy season could be the worst yet, or at least that is what you might hear. Every…

February 14th was National Donor Day, an annual reminder that organ donation is a life saver. More than 118,000 people…

Many young people engage in sexual risk behaviors that can result in unintended health outcomes. For example, among U.S. high…

While you wait for summer’s official arrival, there are still plenty of things heating up in May. Don’t miss May’s…

The “Arches of Lapa”, as the famous Lapa Acqueduct in Rio de Janeiro is known, are celebrating their 80th anniversary…

Although internationally famous as a destination for nature tourism, Brazil is also a powerhouse on the cultural tourism segment, ranking…

Joinville is the largest and richest city of Santa Catarina. The city is the industrial pole of the State and…

Aparecida is 170 km from São Paulo city and belongs to a region called Vale do Paraíba. The city received…

Tours will be offered on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and are expected to increase tourist activity in the cities along…

September 2nd  is coming soon which means BR Day NY 2018 is in the air! Although we’re still a few months…

In 1971, the organizers of the World Cup found themselves without a cup to call their own. The year before,…

About 70% of the world’s freshwater is used by agriculture, according to the World Bank. In Brazil, the water used…

This is a collective achievement for all who enjoy public services, especially cities without broadband: basic healthcare centres can use…

With the support of the Brazilian government, including through agricultural credit and research incentives, Brazilian agribusiness has become the most…

Thousands of cheerleaders who attended a national competition last month recently received some not-so-cheery news: They may have been exposed…

Now in its 16th year, The Orchid Show, at New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), showcases thousands of dramatically displayed orchids…

The annual welcome to spring at Macy’s marquee stores in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, is until April 8th…

With the measures taken by the Brazilian government already showing their positive effects on the economy, businesspeople from the commerce…

Essential for Brazilian agribusiness, soybean should continue to be a strong driver for national agricultural output in 2018. Estimates from…

Education can expand opportunities for children and youth, said Education Minister Mendonça Filho. Speaking during the award ceremony of the…

The head of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, Moreira Franco, assessed last March that developing the…

The Minister of Planning, Development and Management, Dyogo Oliveira, assumed the presidency of the Executive Board of the Development Bank…

With marijuana legalization on the rise, an increasing number of stu-dies are exploring the drug’s potential harms and benefits. Scientists…

In less than four months – on June 14th, to be precise – the 21st FIFA World Cup kicks off…

356,700 tickets have been allocated (subject to payment) to fans around the world via www.FIFA.com/tickets in the first 24 hours…

An International soccer governing body FIFA came into existence in 1904. The aim of the organization was to host championship…

Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set for release on April 13, 2018, via Concord Jazz.…

American Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights linking the United States to Brazil. The changes begin to apply…

Only 70 km from the capital São Paulo, Santos has its own personality and enchants its visitors. The town has…

This giant island in the State of Pará has about 40,000 square meters, includes 12 municipalities and is an eccentric…

World Health Organization’s first release of surveillance data on antibiotic resistance reveals high levels of resistance to a number of…

For the first time in modern history, the world has the opportunity “to change the very course of the HIV…

Nelson Freire will be in a unique presentation along with Grand Rapids Symphony on Friday, April 20th, at 8pm at…

Brazilian art is on the iconic billboards of Times Square, in a campaign to promote the exhibit “Tarsila do Amaral:…

Part of Wakanda, the imaginary realm featured in the new Marvel Comics film Black Panther, truly exists: the Iguaçu Falls,…

Brazilian Samba School Beija-Flor de Nilópolis is the champion of the 2018 Rio de Janeiro Carnaval, one of the largest…

On March 8, it is celebrated the International Woman Day. With the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report…

The number of tourists from the United States should grow in the coming months. In February, visa applications increased 70%…

The Brazilian agricultural aviation fleet sported 2,115 aircraft in 2017, 1.5% more than in 2016. Over the last ten years,…

Currently facing an increase in cases of chickenpox, Peru will receive Brazilian help to contain the disease: the country will…

Making teacher training in Brazil more qualified is a way of improving the economy, strengthening democracy and citizenship of people,…

The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce in NY announced Judge Sérgio Fernando Moro as the Brazilian recipient and Michael R.…

A robust 74 percent of entrepreneurs around the world have started businesses in pursuit of an opportunity rather than out…

Whether you’re starting your career, approaching retirement or you’re somewhere in between, it’s important to understand the various options available…

Career aspirations are driving more students to graduate school these days, and nearly two thirds believe an advanced degree is…

This is the first exhibition to explore the groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art of Latin American and Latina women artists…

The number of tourists from the United States should grow in the coming months. In February, visa applications increased 70%…

Travel & Tourism contributed US$6.5bn to GDP in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, 4.9% of the city’s economy, and representing…

According to Bloomberg, when “destinations are in the midst of an evolution — bursting with new, standard-setting hotels and restaurants,…

São Paulo is the most cosmopolitan state in South America: it is home to about 3 million immigrants from 70…

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Instituto Maria da Penha (IMP), a non-governmental organization that works to fight violence against women in Brazil, opened its platform…

Business confidence in the Brazilian economy ended last year on a high note. In December, the Business Confidence Index (ICE),…

The Partnership Platform for the Amazon (PPA) was launched in December and brought together companies of different sizes and from…

According to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released by IIE and the U.S. Department of…

New research shows that happiness abounds for those working at small businesses. Indeed, 75 percent of small-business employees are either…

It is World Cup year, so soccer is already in the mind of its fans. ScoreBing is an APP for…

Brazil is currently emerging from three turbulent years following a series of political scandals and one of the greatest recessions…

The latest smartphones have some cool new features, but they come with hefty price tags, and such devices are not…

Most people know they can refinance their mortgage, but less than half are aware that they can also refinance their…

Thanks to a new electronic visa system, Brazil is becoming much easier to visit for North Americans. Since January 25th,…

Cases of dengue, chikungunya and zika are in decline in Brazil. Data from the latest epidemiological bulletin released by the…

A busy lifestyle and cooler weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic…

Throckmorton Fine Art announces a special 20th anniversary exhibition of photographs by Guggenheim Award- winning Brazilian photographer Valdir Cruz from…

Into the Amazon tells the remarkable story of the journey taken by President Theodore Roosevelt and legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido…

The Brazilian film Arábia by Affonso Uchoa and João Dumans was announced as the winner of the top award for…

On January 24th, at a special event at the Conrad Hotel in New York City, the Brazilian government officially launched…

In the modern world, we tend to think of ourselves as pretty good partiers. The truth is, we’re amateurs compared…

Brazil is expected to attract around 3.5 million foreign tourists by March. If the numbers estimated by Embratur are confirmed,…

Ten Brazilian terminals were listed in the ranking released by UK civil aviation specialist OAG. The ranking is broken down…

Freezing temperatures in the United States is an invitation to scape to the South Hemisphere where summer is just peaking.…

Expansion of sugarcane cultivation in Brazil for ethanol production in areas not under environmental protection or reserved for food production…

Twenty-three years after his death, F1 driver Ayrton Senna is still one of the strongest brands in sport. A foundation…

Brazil is ready to send at least 750 peacekeepers to join a United Nations force patrolling the Central African Republic.…

New data on hepatitis C released by the Polaris Observatory shows that nine countries — Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, Germany,…

The Regional Economic Outlook Update for the Western Hemisphere, published by International Monetary Fund (IMF), has marked up its growth…

The state of Minas Gerais is the 3rd largest economy and the 2nd largest exporter among Brazilian states. There are…

Twenty-three leading global food companies signaled that they are “committed to halting forest loss associated with agricultural commodity production” in…

Amid the merriment of the holiday season is a hard reality — nearly six in 10 Americans don’t have enough…

Ample bedrooms and bathrooms? Check. A roomy kitchen? Check. A nice-sized backyard, storage space in the attic and just the…

Group .BR is NYC’s only Brazilian theater company, presenting Brazilian culture through performing arts. The group is celebrating their 6th…

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), a towering genius in the history of Western art, is the subject of this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. During…

Gladstone Gallery presents, until December 22, an exhibition of historic works by Brazilian painter Alfredo Volpi (1896–1988), the first solo…

Looking for inspiration for your 2018 travel? Booking.com combined customer insights from over 128 million real guest reviews with research…

Since November, Australian tourists wishing to visit Brazil temporarily can apply for their visa electronically. The visa is issued within…

Euromonitor International released its annual Top City Destinations Ranking, covering 100 of the world’s leading cities in terms of international…

Guarapari is a prestigious tourist destination in the state of Espírito Santos, Brazil, with a vocation for tourism on the…

Ok, we are still shopping for Christmas! Is it too early to talk about Carnival? No. Next year, Carnival in…

Founded in 1808 by D. João VI, the king of Portugal who moved to Brazil that same year escaping from…

◊ POLITICS ◊ US Congressional Elections The 2018 United States elections will mostly be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.…

If you want to have a beautiful New Year The color of the rainbow or the color of your peace,…

Last month, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, granted the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons…

Conservation International (CI) is taking part in a massive reforestation effort in the Brazilian region of the Amazon. A multimillion-dollar,…

Whenever a shocking crime is reported in the news in Brazil, social media fills with calls for laws for harsher…

New research conducted by the in-ternational agency Oxfam revealed that at the current pace, it would take Brazil 75 years…

Samuel Santos is the epitome of corporate America from his tailored suit to his polished loafers, and Rolex on his…

Atento S.A., a leading provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing services in Latin America, has been recognized…

In the wake of the great performance in auto exports and improved economic indicators, companies have begun investing to get…

Azul announces today new markets from Brazil to Florida – Belo Horizonte to Orlando, and Belém to Fort Lauderdale (Miami).…

Only two in five people (42%) are confident about recognizing the changes to their breasts that could be a sign…

Fernando de Andrade used to be homeless, living on the streets of the world’s eighth biggest city, São Paulo in…

More than half of Gen X-ers and 40 percent of Baby Boomers have never given advice to their children about…

From November 9-12th 2017, those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy…

Opened in October at the California Science Center, Amazon Adventure 3D, will let you experience the heart of the Amazon…

It captivated Brazil when it was first published in 2000. It rapidly became a best-seller, due both to the riveting…

In the 1980s, when the world was reverberating from the shockwaves sent by AIDS, Brazilian artist José Leonilson (1957– 1993)…

apArt Private Gallery opened doors in New York City with the first ever Solo Art Exhibition “Terebintina”, by Brazilian artist…

Forró is the Brazilian, now very much international, hipswivelling, dance floor-filling, popular music and dance originated in Brazil’s Northeastern states.…

Life in the city can be stressful. Why not spend a week of mind off at one of the last…

The Brazilian Film Academy announced “Bingo: The King of the Morning”, directed by Daniel Rezende, as the Brazilian movie selected…

On September 3rd BR Day in New York celebrated its 33rd year. For a party in its thirties, you may…

Historically Brazil has been a country of destination, influenced by successive waves of immigrants. Some early initiatives as Decree No.…

Aiming to intensity the fight against the trafficking of drugs, weapons and persons and the repression of financial crime, Brazil…

Far-reaching reforms to modernize the state-owned National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) can help Brazil support productivity growth…

The Brazilian Ministry of the Environment (MMA) is developing a web portal for education and public awareness on climate change,…

A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) points out that Brazil is one of the world leaders in…

The project started with a pilot that will be followed by a full launch in September 2017. The service officially…

Brazil will surpass the United States to become the world’s largest soy producer in ten years. The forecast is in…

New York-based educational technology startup EduSynch (https:// edusynch.com) has closed a partnership with Guia do Estudante, the largest digital platform…

The Postgraduate Student Agreement Programme (PEC-PG) has started receiving applications from developing country students for a full PhD scholarship in…

Nearly 50 percent of produce in the US is thrown away before it reaches your plate, according to USDA estimates.…

The University of California has been awarded a nearly $14.7 million multi-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to…

Traditionally, the Brazilian Day festival (BR Day NY) takes place on the Sunday before Labor Day. This year, it wouldn’t…

The Brazilian Film Festival of Miami, in September 2017, will continue its 21-year tradition of screening the most recent productions…

Tarsila do Amaral (Brazilian, 1886-1973) is a foundational figure for the history of modernism in Latin America. Next year, from…

Following the success of her previous albums ‘Meu Amor’ and ‘Kiss of Brasil’, Bianca Rossini releases ‘Vento do Norte’, her…

Located 10,000 kilometers from the Amazon and 18 hours from Rio, the city of Brasília – the capital of Brazil…

Luiz Melodia, a Brazilian actor, singer and songwriter of MPB, rock, blues, soul and samba died in the beginning of…

ArtBrazil is an annual multimedia Contemporary Art Fair that promotes and presents visual artist’s work to the American and International…

There are terroirs – wine production areas – in Minas Gerais, São Paulo and the Northeastern States, but it is…

O encontro mais esperado do ano, o BR Day New York, está marcado para 3 de setembro a partir das…

To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not only spoken in Portugal, but also in Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In…

The Unesco’s World Heritage Committee officially declared the Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), a World Heritage…

Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of transmission of the HIV virus, according to the…

According to Human Rights Watch, Brazil has not addressed longstanding human rights problems that allowed the Zika outbreak to escalate,…

For the first time ever, alumni from sports-themed US government exchange programs met to share experiences and develop partnerships and…

On June 26, officials from Miami-Dade County, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Avianca Brasil gathered at…

Portuguese is rapidly gaining in popularity among language learners. Although the majority of its speakers live in Brazil, there is…

Universum Global announced their 9th annual World’s Most Attractive Employer (WMAE) results from over 290,000 business and engineering/IT students from…

Specialized farm tours take business travelers to Brazil’s agricultural territories to learn about Brazil’s farming success. From the Coopavel Show…

There’s an exciting career revolution taking place for those who want to call their own shots, set their own schedules…

On Aug. 21, millions of people in the U.S. will see day turn to night as a total solar eclipse…

The most anticipated party of the year, BR Day NY, is scheduled for September 3rd from 11am at 6th Avenue…

The first full-scale retrospective in the United States of Hélio Oiticica’s work, the Brazilian artist. One of the most influential…

Disney confirmed a major update is coming to Epcot late last year but hasn’t announced any details on what those plans…

‘Another Gesture’ presents four German and Brazilian female artists working in painting, drawing, and photography. The notion of “another gesture”…

Traditional tourist spots, fairs are special attractions for those who visit the Brazilian cities and want to learn a bit…

The Brazilian coastline is full of beauty, diversity and a world of the sea as far as the eye can see.…

Located on the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo building, the Pinacoteca was open in 1905 and is…

The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago Historical Ensemble was officially recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil. The location, off the coast…

Expedia.com released the results of a global study that explores cultural differences in beach attitudes and behaviors across 17 countries…

Travel Channel has crisscrossed the globe to uncover the earth’s most amazing, refreshing and off-the-beaten-path places to dive into in…

In the same month President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement,…

Brazil became the first country to make commitments as part of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition…

After 23 years of bilateral relations, Brazil has formally requested entry into the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).…

After two years of the biggest recession in its history, the Brazilian economy has gained momentum in the wake of…

The United States Consulate in Porto Alegre opened in June. The new U.S. consulate is located at 1889 Assis Brasil…

Brazilian luxury swimwear brand ViX is debuting its first west coast store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, their…

Confidence in the opportunities the country offers to foreign investors set the tone of the panel “Investing in Brazil”, part…

Brazil’s top cosmetics company, Natura Cosmeticos S.A., whose competitive differential is the development of products based on the biodiversity of…

Results from the latest round of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) released by the National Center for Education…

As global life expectancy continues to increase, World Health Organization statistics show that the children of today are likely to…

Recently three acquaintances lost their respective husbands. I have seen them struggle not to just cope with the grief, but…

September is coming soon. And everybody who loves Brazil and admires the Brazilian culture knows that it is time for…

Two of John Pizzarelli’s greatest influences, Frank Sinatra and the bossa nova composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, joined forces in 1967…

Galerie Lelong is holding an exhibition of Grupo Frente until August 5th to August 5th, 2017 in New York City.…

On August 5 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the City Parks Foundation brings to Central Park Brazil’s iconic samba…

Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian coastal city that lies at the foot of a mountain. It is Rio de…

With the sticky heat and crowds of tourists starting to overwhelm New York City, there is no better time to…

An initiative from the Brazil Convention & Visitors, the Brazilian Events Bank, Bureaux (BRC&VB), will register traveling international events and…

Delta Air Lines continues to expand its connections between Brazil and the United States with a new nonstop flight between…

The young and promising state of Tocantins was created in the Federal Constitution of 1988, however, despite its few years…

Planning that big summer or holiday family vacation? Skip the internet research and call the kids instead. A survey conducted…

The United Nations member countries, including Brazil, have new challenges to meet by 2030. As part of the 17 Sustainable…

Brazil is currently discussing a project to reform its pension system. The subject is controversial, but the majority of the…

The Brazilian Health Ministry, Ricardo Barros, announced the end of the National Public Health Emergency caused by the Zika virus…

Human trafficking victims have been granted permanent residency rights in Brazil. In order to have an identification document issued, foreigners…

Brazil’s Lower House of Congress approved a bill that modernizes labor relations in the country. Some of the major improvements…

LIDE – Grupo de Lideres Empresariais (‘Group of Business Leaders’), together with the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, presided over by…

Space Technology announced the successful launch of the Brazilian Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite (SGDC), held at the Guyana…

U.S. fresh beef exports are back in Brazil! Following a 13-year hiatus, the first shipment of U.S. fresh beef has…

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (BACCF) has launched a new Community App for iOS and Android devices. Adding…

More than 13 million U.S. consumers fall victim to identity theft each year, according to Javelin Strategy and Research, with…

According to a survey of more than 15,500 people across 11 cultures, 10 countries and eight languages who were asked…

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 is a clubby Brazilian forró band in New York City. Their home ground is Nublu in…

During the 20th edition of the Brazilian International Press Award, which took place last May in Florida, The Brasilians Newspaper…

This spring and summer the City Parks Puppet Mobile will present free performances of “Cinderella Samba” in parks across the…

Galeria Nara Roesler presents an exhibition of works by Paulo Bruscky, a Brazilian from Recife. The exhibition showcases the artist’s…

Researchers and fans of Brazilian chapbooks have another option to get information about this popular genre of Brazilian culture online.…

Music legend Tom Zé, the avantgarde conscience of Brazil’s 1960’s Tropicália movement, presents an evening of samba and bossa nova…

Part of the “Tourism + Brazil” programme, the Ministry of Tourism has proposed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to…

In a 17-country online survey conducted by GfK, well over half (59 percent) of people say they prefer a vacation…

Tourism Minister Marx Beltrão (photo) announced a new programme called Brasil + Turismo (“Tourism + Brazil”), a set of measures…

Maranhão, a state in northeastern Brazil, comprises dense Amazon rainforest and beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Near the town of…

The Brazilian Photographer Meireles Junior recently launched in New York his latest book: “Supernatural: Impressions on the Lençóis Maranhenses and…

September is just around the corner and with it, BRDay NY 2017 is also coming soon. The 33rd edition of…

Until the 1970s, Brazilians used to joke that they had to die before the authorities paid any attention to them.…

President Temer sanctioned bills into law for the benefit of Brazilian women. The first bill sanctioned inscribes Zuleika Angel Jones,…

The Brazilian government is preparing incentives aimed at boosting the competitiveness and international market presence of the country’s defense sector.…

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the “#USFoodExperience” campaign with a dinner prepared by American chef James…

The United States Army Research, Development, and Engineer Command (RDECOM) opened an office at the US Consulate in São Paulo…

Brazilian society has been officially called upon to help the country meet the targets committed to under the Paris Agreement…

The U.S. Embassy in Brasília, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), announced…

Nowadays, consumers are becoming more aware about the benefits of açaí berry, particularly to the use of acai berry products…

Black Women of Brazil profiles Monica Costa, an Afro-Brazilian business owner from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, who overcame…

Fabiana Milazzo, Brazilian fashion designer, opened her doors of her first international store in Los Angeles, on Melrose Place in…

Having survived years of economic turbulence, Latin America is gradually shaking off its dependence on external forces like global commodity…

When most people think of Brazil, the first things that comes to mind are the beaches and the sun; however,…

The first major retrospective exhibition in the United States devoted to Brazilian artist Lygia Pape (1927– 2004) is currently housed…

Eliane Elias is on a recorded roll. Following the success of her Grammy-winning 2015 release “Made in Brazil,” the famed…

Pioneering Brazilian producer, composer, keyboardist, vocalist and Oscar-nominated songwriter Sergio Mendes will be the subject of a new feature documentary…

Paula Lima, today’s perfect symbol and icon of Samba, will fly into Pompano Beach’s Sunset to land at the LUAU…

In a career racked by tragedy, legendary Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares has persevered as a singular voice for the…

The Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, was recognised as the Best Innovative Green Building of the planet during…

Capoeira is a cultural expression and a type of fight characterized by its agile, acrobatic and harmonious movements, in tune…

If you wish to travel to Brazil with your pet (dogs and/or cats), Brazilian law requires compliance with the following…

Brazil has lots of stories to tell you. This 517 year-old country has a rich and diversified culture worth knowing.…

Rio de Janeiro has one of the most vibrant, live Brazilian music sce-nes in Brazil. Only São Paulo has a…

Brasília was pre-conceived and planned with an architectural design in the shape of a plane, which makes it differ from…

On Friday, February 24, millions of revellers took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to mark the start of…

Trip Advisor announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards for Beaches. This year, Baia do Sancho, in Brazil, was…

Cinema Tropical presents its new film series MUSIC+FILM BRAZIL, celebrating one of the world’s most vibrant musical cultures. This series…

A Brazilian Street Art Exhibition called “Synopsis of an Urban Memoir”, with works byAlto*Contraste, Branco, Bugre, Camila Crivelenti, Ciro Schu,…

A recent show focused on the Abstract Figurative Expressionist from 1952 to the 65s highlighted the work of Jay Milder,…

HFFNY History Havana Film Festival New York is an internationally recognized film festival celebrating Latin American cinema. In its 18th…

Capital Inicial is a post-punk/new wave band who had considerable success, having recorded seven albums from 1982 to 1996. They…

Felipe Galganni’s (Brazil/NYC) TAP & TOM is a concert blending tap dance and bossa nova with music direction by award…

The Sheen Center’s new series, Jazz on Bleecker Street concludes the season with Elegantly Brazilian and the Requinte Trio (and…

Brazilian culture has been influenced greatly by the Portuguese, Indians, Africans, Europeans and settlers from the Middle East and Asia.…

Obrigado Premium 100 Percent Pure Coconut Water announced its partnership with pro beach volleyball player Brooke Sweat. She and her…

Brazilian beer Skol is the most valuable brand in Latin America for the second year running according to the fifth…

Organized for over a decade, the Brazil Summit is one of the most important events in the Brazilian-American Chamber of…

tinyB chocolate, a recently established maker of fine Brazilian chocolates known as brigadeiros was recently featured in the San Francisco…

The new production office in Porto Alegre supplements and enhances the iDISC team in Brazil, establishing a distributed and local…

The Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC) signed a cooperation agreement with SAP, a multinational company, to encourage…

The General Immigration Coordination (CGIg) of the Ministry of Labour granted 28,658 work permits to foreigners living in Brazil in…

President Michel Temer and US Vice-President Mike Pence (photo) spoke by telephone on how to strengthen bilateral relations between the…

The Secretary of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications, André Borges, took part in discussions on…

The re-elected Council President of the Board of the Brazil-US American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), Hélio Magalhães (photo), who is…

On the 22nd April 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destiny), lead by Pedro Alvares Cabral, accidentally arrived…