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

 Let us explain. First there is a shortage of pilots, many took early retirement while others were let go. Because…

Several months ago, I wrote a story for The Brasilians about Lu, the most widely followed non-human influencer in the…

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

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

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…

When it comes to the world of social media and retail engagement, nothing gets more press and attention than so-called…

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…

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

Brazilian humor is oftentimes a window with the clearest view into the Brazilian psyche. A good joke told at a…

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

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

Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, an endearing phrase that…

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

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…

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

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,…

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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 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,…

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…

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

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Did you know that Americans didn’t invent Thanksgiving. The harvest feast is an England tradition but it is also celebrated…

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

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…

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

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…

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.…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

Important indicators for the economy have begun to show a positive trajectory. Decreased country risk, high stock market and an…

Brazil has published two administrative regulations to standardize procedures for blocking access to property and assets owned by persons convicted…

In December of last year, The Itaipu Binational power plant reached 98,800,319 megawatt-hours (MWh) of power generation, beating the former…

The General Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Brazilian José Graziano da Silva…

Brazil began exploring primary diamonds: the deposit, found in the municipality of Nordestina (“Northeastern”), is expected to double the country’s…

After prison riots that left more than 50 people dead in the city of Manaus (Amazon State) and 33 in…

In addition to being considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the city of Rio de Janeiro…

President Michel Temer analysed of the seven months of his administration and spoke of the expectations for this year. He…

The long-lasting effects of El Niño are projected to cause an intense fire season in the Amazon, according to the…

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the 20 Latin American and Caribbean cities selected as finalists in its 2016 Mayors Challenge, a competition that encourages…

The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice suspended the settlement reached between the Government of Brazil and Samar- co Mining S.A.,…

A year after the tragedy caused by the breakage of the Fundão Dam in Mariana (state of Minas Gerais), the…

The Paris Agreement was negotiated and will be implemented under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). After…

Brazil has opened up the first sanctuary in Latin America for elephants previously in captivity. It will house as many…

Antonio Guterres, who will replace Mr. Ban Ki-moon as Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1st 2017 said that…

The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES, in the Portuguese acronym) and the Brazilian Institute of Environment and…

A Brazilian Ministry of Education programme received an award from Harvard University. The American University awarded the program “English Without…

The Brazilian public health system will offer the best HIV treatment in the world, according to the World Health Organization…

During a meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President Michel Temer pledged that Brazil will receive more Syrian…

The President of Brazil, Michel Temer submitted to Congress a proposal to reform the country’s Secondary Educational System. Temer said…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees Brazil as closer to emerging from recession. The information is contained in a report…