Bridge Collapse: Six Dead, All Immigrants
Six people are considered dead after a 984-foot cargo ship struck a pillar on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in…
Six people are considered dead after a 984-foot cargo ship struck a pillar on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in…
During his first day visiting Brazil on Tuesday (Mar. 26), President Emmanuel Macron emphasized, in the presence of President Lula,…
The international tourists who visited Brazil during the year 2023 left a record amount of US$ 6.9 billion in the…
A cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore lost power and issued a mayday call just before hitting a major…
A constant target of racist insults during La Liga matches, Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior will play at the Santiago…
In the first of a series of special awards announced in advance of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony, São…
On Tuesday (19), the Federal Police indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for involvement in fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards. In January,…
International tourists visiting Brazil left US$800.6 million in the country in January 2024, according to the Central Bank (BC). The…
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…
The Brazilian Photojournalist Joel Silva missed the birth of his son. 24 years ago, when he was born, Joel was…
The Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL) has launched a digital version of Machado de Assis, which interacts and answers questions…
In the International women’s month, an international group exhibition with artwork from women all over the world is coming to…
At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, making it the deadliest year on record, according to…
Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, recognizing its…
Rivers snake through the Amazon Rainforest, picture vibrant festivals, fiestas in the favelas, and a deep love for football and bossa nova. This is Brazil—a…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year,…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes U.S. counterpart Joe Biden will win his bid for re-election in November.…
Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, armed conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, and Syria. Different parts of the world are…
According to Bloomberg, Brazil’s central bank is looking to take the country’s instant-payment system, Pix, to the global stage. Pix…
Banco Rendimento, a Brazilian financial institution that offers specialized consultancy and an extensive portfolio of foreign exchange solutions, launches a…
Sol de Janeiro, the beauty brand on a mission to spread self-celebration and joy across the globe, launched its first-ever…
If financial hardship has put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, you should familiarize yourself with the relief…
Whether you have a fixed, short-term goal, such as paying down debt, or you’re looking to draw up a comprehensive…
Knowledge is power, particularly when it comes to understanding your personal credit history. A survey from Experian finds that 25%…
Rio de Janeiro welcomed a new cultural center: the Polo Cultural ItalianoRio – art, design, and innovation. This center is…
Easter is an important celebration of Christianity that remembers the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date of…
Every March 17th, the U.S. becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer.…
Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise…
If you are one of those who really enjoy Eduardo Kobra’s incredible work, we have some great news. The artist…
Silver Tourism is an area that can be included in the broader “silver economy” concept. The European Parliament defines the…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes U.S. counterpart Joe Biden will win his bid for re-election in November.…
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 25) in São Paulo. Wearing yellow T-shirts and carrying…
Around 8 million people enjoyed Carnival in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Six million revelers were spread across 399…
Tickets for the 2024 Copa America in the United States will go on sale on February 28, CONMEBOL has announced.…
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has once again criticized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for his statements on Israeli…
In the space of a few days, in February, Brazil lost two of its most brilliant business minds in the…
In the year in which Marquês de Sapucaí celebrated its 40th anniversary, Viradouro Samba School had the best performance among…
The Marquês de Sapucaí Sambódromo (place where schools of Samba perform), located in the central region of Rio de Janeiro,…
Tuesday morning, last official day of carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the thermal sensation in the streets of the city…
This year, Saturday, February 10, 2024 marks the start of the Lunar New Year. Each year the date of the Lunar…
Et Alia Theater, a New York-based theater company made up of women from around the world, will present “Until Dark”…
The Consulate General of Brazil in New York will hold a lecture by NYU professor Rafael Urano Frajndlich about the…
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is one of the targets of operation ‘Tempus Veritatis’, launched Thursday (8) by the Federal…
The volume of funds left by international tourists in Brazil in 2023 has set a new record—$6.9 billion—and made the…
The first samba school just for women was born in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago. Called “Grêmio Recreativo Escola…
Brazil and the United States are the largest democracies in the Americas. Both nations have dynamic and diversified economies and…
Azul, the largest airline in Brazil in terms of daily flights and served destinations, and Silver Airways, one of the leading regional…
The Planalto presidential palace in Brasília reopened for guided tours on January 14, after being closed due to the COVID-19…
A recent survey by the Ministry of Tourism reveals that one in three Brazilians plans to travel for leisure until…
The Carmen Miranda Museum, in Rio de Janeiro, was officially created in 1956. However, its inauguration only took place 20…
Magos Herrera and Monica Salmaso, two extraordinary singers who started collaborating virtually during the pandemic (including in this Music of the…
The Museum of Modern Art announces Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America , 1940–1980 , the first exhibition by a major American museum…
From January 14–16, more than 600 Brazilian entrepreneurs and business leaders took part in the National Retail Federation Expo 2024…
South Florida foreign buyer share increased year-over-year and is now nine times larger than the U.S. figure, according to the new…
SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has expanded its hugely successful SHEIN X Challenge to include participants from all…
Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Alexandre Birman as the Brazilian recipient of the 2024 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 52…
The Brazilian Institute of Museums (Ibram) has launched a website as part of its initiative to create the Museum of…
Forty-three human skeletons were found during the excavations of a project in the State of Maranhão, in Brazil, where the…
2023 was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements in treatment, risk factors and diagnosis. Here are five…
This year’s Carnival in Brazil is expected to bring in BRL 9 billion—up 10 percent from last year’s figure, according…
Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…
On January 25, 2019, a dam collapsed in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The disaster killed 272 people…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Dengue is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva approved the law that will declare 2024 as the “National Year of Fernando…
Going to Rio in the next few weeks? Get ready to experience one of the most amazing parties of the…
The year 2023 was the hottest in the planet’s history and also the hottest on record for Brazil. The average…
One year after the invasion of the Brazilian government headquarters, National Congress and the Federal Supreme Court by vandals dissatisfied…
The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1.125 million visas…
According to the Correio da Manhã newspaper, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to postpone to April 10th the return…
Are you a Capoeira nerd? Well, if you find yourself constantly talking about the latest movements, practices, and philosophies behind…
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, sanctioned in November a law that makes the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de…
Glicéria Tupinambá will represent Brazil at the 2024 Venice Biennale, making her the first Indigenous artist ever to do the…
According to the original text, the use of pesticides would only be analyzed by the Ministry of Agriculture. The National…
With growth forecast at 3.1 percent in its gross domestic product (GDP) this year, Brazil should jump two positions and…
Between 2013 and 2022, the influx of international migrants to Brazil led to the birth of 129,800 children born to…
Predicting the future is always tricky, but here are some major events and trends in 2024 that warrant close attention:…
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Princess Cruises announced it is joining with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful,…
Picanha, cheese bread, tutu de feijão and vatapá. This is not a list of an unusual (but tasty) lunch, but…
FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday (24) it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention…
The National Football League will play a regular season game in Brazil in 2024 – the first ever in South…
The 2024 Copa América will be the 48th edition of the Copa América, the quadrennial international men’s soccer championship organized by South America’s football ruling…
Açaí has become a worldwide phenomenon. From mega-coffee chains to large franchises, menus now offer Açaí bowls and smoothies. CEO…
In Kano, Nigeria, a student hops on a bus to meet friends after school. In Bangalore, India, a business owner refills a prepaid…
Emotions are like an internal compass. They guide us and, most of the time, push us to take some sort…
It is through valuable partnerships that the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is able to support women entrepreneurs around the…
Nowadays, we like to interact with others both online and offline. With new information, technologies, and social networks, the digital…
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, sanctioned in November a law that makes the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de…
FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday (24) it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention…
The new flights operated by Delta Air Lines from Rio de Janeiro arrived in Atlanta and New York Dec. 17,…
Passport processing times have returned to pre-pandemic norm. As of December 18, 2023, passport applications will be processed within 6-8…
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a major overhaul of the country’s complicated tax system, in a major victory for…
As the winter season arrives in the North Hemisphere, the South Hemisphere prepare for a very hot summer season. If…
Another group of Brazilians repatriated from the Gaza Strip arrived in Brazil on Monday (11). Comprising 48 individuals, the group…
American, Australian, and Canadian tourists who wish to visit Brazil can now request an electronic visa, the ‘e-Visa’, through the…
In the mid-1960s, the Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica [1937-1980] began embracing joyously transgressive modes of performance, film, and installation to…
The series “DNA of Crime” recently debuted in the Netflix catalog. Created by Heitor Dhalia and Leonardo Levis, and based…
The number of children and teenagers with internet access in Brazil saw a small increase in 2023, a survey released…
Brazil has recently experienced a severe heatwave that has broken records and caused widespread discomfort and even health problems for…
As a new year approaches and after a year in which Brazil once again assumed a more relevant position in…
Seven in ten people living with diabetes (72%) only found out they had diabetes after developing complications associated with the…
Brazil received the silver award in the Nature and Wildlife at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2023 – one of…
The Valongo Wharf archaeological site, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, reopened in November after undergoing renovation work. The restoration of…
Natura &Co announced that it has reached agreement to sell The Body Shop to international private equity group Aurelius, marking…
Brazil, with São Mateus Agropecuaria, is the country winner of the Best of the Best Award, which was presented to Josè Eduardo Dominicale during the 8th edition of…
BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces that it is starting to operate its international accounts in the United…
New workplace research from Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, finds that white collar roles are under greater threat from generative…
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its annual hotlist of trending destinations for the coming year. To mark its 50th anniversary,…
Taylor Swift arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (16) for a series of shows in Brazil and, in Rio,…
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its annual hotlist of trending destinations for the coming year. To mark its 50th anniversary,…
Experience Paulo Govea’s thought-provoking visual art at the “People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas” event.…
President of Brazil, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, announced this Wednesday (1st) an operation with the participation of military personnel…
Migration to OECD countries is at unprecedented levels. A new report from OECD shows that more than 6 million new permanent immigrants…
Fortune announced the 2023 edition of the Most Powerful Women in Business list, featuring established and rising leaders from around…
Itaú Unibanco the largest bank in Latin America and Inswitch, leader in embedded finance technology, are launching “Pix no mundo”, which could be translated as…
The global tofu market, valued at US$ 2.7 Billion in 2022, is poised for further growth, with projections indicating that it will…
Being a business owner is considered an “American Dream” by many, yet when it comes to succession planning, a recent…
Life insurance can provide protection to loved ones. But experts say that common misconceptions lead many to assume this important…
Rising interest rates and high home prices. This new reality makes the minimum income needed to qualify for a typical…
Forbes Advisor has carried out research to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. Scoring is based…
Traveling between Brazil and the United States is still more expensive than used to be. But it is not different…
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to go into effect next year, has been delayed – again…
Home to around 35 thousand kilometers of internal waterways and one of the largest freshwater availabilities in the world, Brazil…
Stablecoin Tether (USDT) has become increasingly popular in Brazil in recent years, accounting for nearly 80% of all cryptocurrency transactions…
Scientists in Brazil are developing a vaccine against cocaine addiction, called Calixcoca. The vaccine has shown promising results in animal…
Brazil’s largest cash transfer program, the Bolsa Família, is now 20 years old. The initiative was created on October 20,…
Thanksgiving is a harvest festival that originated in England and was brought to the Americas by European settlers. It is…
New Year 2023 in Brazil is expecting to attract millions of people across the country. The most popular destination for…
Amazonia builds on the premise that environmental problems require ecological knowledge as well as cultural articulation. Berta Sichel, curator; and…
With 23 votes, indigenous writer and environmental activist Ailton Krenak was elected in October to the Brazilian Academy of Letters,…
The Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers Tours, in France, awarded Brazil 81 medals in this year’s edition. The…
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease is a serious condition that can cause permanent lung damage. The great majority of NTM…
An estimated 13.4 million babies were born early (before 37 full weeks of pregnancy) in 2020 – which is around…
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to go into effect next year, has been delayed – again…
Forbes Advisor has carried out research to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. Scoring is based…
A severe drought in the Amazon River exposed ancient rock carvings that had been submerged for centuries. The carvings, which…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday morning (Oct. 11) published on X (former Twitter) an appeal to…
By Wednesday (11) morning, Latin American governments had confirmed the deaths of seven Argentinians, two Brazilians, two Peruvians, one Colombian…
Brazilians are celebrating Halloween more than ever. Although the tradition has never been part of the Brazilian culture, in recent…
The Brazilian author and illustrator Ana Matsusaki visited the United States in the month of October to debut her book…
The title of World Book Capital is awarded annually by UNESCO to a city that has demonstrated excellence in its…
A typical tropical country, Brazil has been facing a major heat wave in recent weeks, with temperatures reaching up to…
There is a beach destination located approximately 85 km from the city of Natal that almost always makes the lists…
The fruit of the re-democratization process that brought to an end 21 years of dictatorship (1964–1985), the Brazilian Constitution is…
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts announced the film “Pictures of Ghosts” (“Retratos Fantasmas”) by Kleber Mendonça Filho as Brazil’s…
“The work began in the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania in the summer of 2020. I was painting and a leaf…
Heralded as the most important Brazilian novel of the century so far, this bestseller’s unique blend of magic and social…
Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age…
The scams deluge that flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic and proliferates yet today has heightened the public’s fraud anxiety. Rampant fraud is also reshaping…
71% of farmers say that climate change already has a large impact on their farm, and even more are worried…
Ipanema, the renowned Brazilian footwear brand, announces an exciting partnership with the influential Latina pop culture icon, Shakira. Shakira becomes…
Brazil has climbed five positions in the Global Innovation Index (GII) compared to 2022 and now ranks 49th among 132…
At the end of winter and beginning of spring time in Brazil, more than 100 dolphins have been found dead…
Brazil took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term in the beginning of October.…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrated 20 years of partnership with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz),…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his US counterpart Joe Biden launched a partnership to promote “decent work.”…
The work of one of the most relevant Brazilian popular music artists will be performed by two great musicians: Seu…
From hippie diva to star of Novos Baianos, from fashion icon to symbol of the counterculture, going through the status…
The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa on the shores of Lake Como in Italy that…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (19) that the fight against climate change and inequality are…
On September 7th, 2023, Brazil celebrates its 201st birthday. The date marks Brazil’s Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil…
During the EPI-WIN Webinar: Managing Dengue: a rapidly expanding epidemic, held in August, experts from around the world highlighted that about…
As students return to classrooms, doctors say that it’s important to ensure that children are up-uo-date with routine childhood vaccinations.…
What started as Ryan Keberle’s torrid love affair with Brazilian music has blossomed into something far deeper and more enduring. “Considerando”, the trombonist’s…
Brazil is experiencing a moment of prominence on the international agenda, assuming a leading role in the debate on topics…
Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits,…
Located by the beach that is one of the icons of Rio de Janeiro, the Copacabana Palace, with 239 rooms…
China and Brazil have been strengthening cultural exchanges by signing agreements and holding tourism development activities that allow the two…
Known as “Brazilian Mesopotamia” due to its position on the banks of Poti and Parnaíba Rivers, Teresina is a delightful…
Brazil’s 2022 Demographic Census showed that 1,693,535 individuals declare themselves indigenous countrywide, or 0.83 percent of the nation’s resident population,…
President Joe Biden of the United States and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil showed a continuing joint…
Music, hairstyles and fashions may change over time but one thing remains constant: Americans love their coffee and it seems,…
The Brazilian government has announced that it will extend the visa waiver for Americans, Canadians and Australians who plans to…
The governments of Brazil and Japan have agreed on the reciprocal exemption of visitor visas for holders of regular passports…
Brazil’s Central Bank announced on Monday (Aug. 7) its plan to adopt a virtual currency by the year 2024. This…
The founder and president of BR Day New York, João de Matos, announced that BR Day the traditional Brazilian party…
H&M announces plans to launch its stores and in Brazil during 2025. H&M continues its expansion in Latin America by…
Benefitting from the global economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America and the Caribbean witnessed a surge in foreign…
A study conducted by the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae) reveals that micro and small businesses have…
The United States has thousands of kilometers of abandoned railroad tracks that trains no longer use. Rails to Trails, a…
Anavilhanas National Park is the ideal destination for visitors who are looking for a complete nature-tourism experience. Amazing wildlife, vegetation,…
Passengers flying to Rio on the shuttle from São Paulo make landing at the city’s Santos Dumont Airport, which first…
The Museum at FIT’s exhibition ¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today examines the work of 21st-century Latin…
The Brazilian photographer Leonardo Sens finally took the photo on he had long dreamed of. According to PetaPixel, he positioned himself on Icaraí…
The immersive journey, “The Messi Experience, A Dream Come True,” will debut in early 2024. It will then continue to…
Clean, safe drinking water is essential for human health, especially for children, who are particularly vulnerable to certain contaminants. Local,…
A new report by UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path that ends AIDS. The study called ‘The Path…
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company developing academic courses with…
Melissa, iconic Brazilian-based footwear brand founded in 1979, reflects on its 40-plus years in business crafting stylish, 100% vegan shoes…
Nu Holdings Ltd surpassed 80 million customers in Brazil, as of July 2023. Along with its operations in Mexico and Colombia, the…
Brazil is in a strong position to give its people a better life while also successfully confronting the threat of…
Next year, US citizens will be required to obtain a travel authorization to enter 30 European countries. The European Union…
Friendship bracelets, glitters, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to know…
TSX Entertainment unveils the TSX app, a pioneering mobile-integrated entertainment platform with a major feature – PixelStar, which allows users to…
Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger João Donato died aged 88 in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (Jul. 17). The artist…
Recently, while conversing with Professor Jillian Dunn from UCLA University, something she sad left me deeply reflective. According to her,…
Brazil welcomed 2.97 million international tourists in the first five months of 2023. The number is 108% higher than that…
If you haven’t seen the work of the Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, you have until this Saturday to visit the…
This Wednesday, the Meta platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) has just launched its newest app. Threads is the microblogging bet…
Since May 21 there are no more covid-19 health restrictions to enter Brazil. After the end of the Public Health…
The famed Atlantic City Boardwalk will enter a new era this summer with the debut of ISLAND Waterpark at The Showboat Resort. ISLAND…
Brazilian Pureza Lopes Loyola was one of eight people honored by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award. The U.S. Department of…
In front of the bountiful table – with rice, beans, meat, corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers – Álvaro…
Luggage from international flights in Brazil will now be subjected to photography as part of enhanced security measures aimed at…
Arthritis in the feet and ankles can produce swelling and pain, deformity, loss of joint function and loss of mobility.…
Asthma, a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for over 24 million Americans, is often exacerbated by air pollution and…
The 2022 Census shows that the population of Brazil reached 203,062,512 people, with an increase of 12.3 million since the…
The Ministry of Culture (MinC) of Brazil and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently celebrated the…
Renowned for its mild weather and European-influenced architecture, the state of Rio Grande do Sul is frequently visited by tourists…
“He never gave up his identity throughout his career”, emphasizes the journalist Julio Moura, author of the 562-page book “Pelas…
Australia and New Zealand will co-host the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will take place from 20 July to…
This seamless and secure checkout experience is a game-changer for people and small businesses looking to buy and sell on…
SHEIN, a global e-retailer of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, announced it has teamed up with global pop star Anitta to launch evoluSHEIN…
Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying…
LGBT Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)…
The Brazilian feature film A Flor do Buriti (Buriti flower), produced by Brazilian Renée Nader Messora and Portuguese João Salaviza,…
Earlier this year Brazil passed a law officially recognizing the June festivities as an expression of the country’s national culture.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the new decree by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the establishment…
Google has withdrawn a gaming app that allowed players to buy, sell and torture black virtual “slaves” after a racism…
Another 10 nations are also invited, such as Paraguay and Uruguay The world’s largest economies grouped in the g20 will…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced via social media that the city of Belém, located in the state of…
Visit Orlando, The Official Tourism Association for Orlando, announced 74 million annual visitors in 2022. With a 25% increase in visitors over 2021, Orlando maintains…
Summer travel is heating up despite packed airports, crowded destinations and rising prices. In fact, 80% of Americans are planning…
With a prestigious hotel in the top-ten list of the best hotels in the world (Hotel Colline de France), Gramado is a…
Tripadvisor announced the winners of its 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Hotel Awards. In its 21st edition, the awards…
Brasil Summerfest is back to NYC this summer from July 2-15 with a superb selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic that…
Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis,” to be released June 23 on the German jazz label, In+Out Records is Assis’s…
With the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially over, medical experts say it’s time to address the health challenges that…
Often times stroke is associated with older populations, but many people are unaware that it can occur at any age.…
Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance broker and consultancy, announced its acquisition of THB Brazil from Amwins, the largest…
Ronaldinho Gaúcho, the former World Cup champion and two-time FIFA World Player of the Year, is launching the Ronaldinho Global…
Even as minority business owners face new economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and inflation, results from PNC’s recent Economic…
On May 23, 2023, the governments of Brazil and the United States held the first meeting of the Joint Action…
For more than four decades photographer Valdir Cruz has been exploring and documenting the landscape and people of Brazil. As…
Brazil government is pushing new gun control regulations, requiring gun owners to register each of their firearms with the police.…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been included on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in 2023. The…
Minister André Mendonça, of Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court (STF), ordered on Wednesday (26) the suspension of lawsuits challenging the legality…
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially submitted to the International Football Federation (FIFA) on Friday, April 14, its bid to…
In April, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva embarked on a state visit to China—Brazil’s largest trading partner—with a delegation…
FoodTech start-up Better Juice announced its highly successful completion of a series of pilot trials for reducing simple sugars in natural berry…
Oakberry is bringing a fresh energy to Venice Beach with the official opening of its new flagship location on the…
BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces the launch of its first stablecoin through Mynt, the Bank’s crypto…
The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, opens…
In the U.S., the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 23.1…
City Parks Foundation is announced the 2023 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s beloved outdoor…
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as the King of Football, Pelé, has received yet another posthumous tribute. In April,…
It’s no secret that the country is feeling the pinch from inflation and the rising costs of goods and services,…
During allergy season, having a safe haven from the triggers that make you sneeze and wheeze is essential. While you…
Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published today by the…
After almost two decades of work, the new Museu de Ciência da Amazônia, also known as MuCA, or the Amazon…
Caldas Novas is located in a region that is home to one of the largest hydrothermal parks in the world.…
How about leaving your boring daily routine behind and live temporarily in Brazil while still working remotely? In January of…
Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect us to just about everything and everyone in our world.…
Above all, consumers value convenience, speed and good deals, according to new research by Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect…
“If you are one of the people who still wrinkles their nose when they hear anything about Artificial Intelligence or…
Since its launch, ChatGPT has attracted the attention of professionals from several fields. Efí, one of the major Brazilian fintechs,…
Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been elected to head the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS…
Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops and food vendors representing more than a…
The U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, located in the district of Santo Amaro, launched a permanent exhibition with 22 panels that reproduce murals made by…
“Chosen Memories” brings together contemporary works by Latin American artists who have been investigating history as source material for their work.…
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Martín Escobari as the American recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 51 years, the…
In commemoration of International Women’s Month (In March), the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced the…
The strength of the country relies on its estimated 33.2 million small businesses, which comprise 99.9 percent of all American…
As every small business owner soon learns, growing sources of revenue and cash flow are key to survival, particularly during…
Brazilian singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil, known for his musical innovations and political activism, has moved audiences and influenced artists and thinkers…
“Where Are You Originally From?”. The artist, River Koelo, investigates the human body, identities, and standards. All paintings show the…
Dissident Practices, on view April 19-June 16, 2023, at Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery at John Jay College of Criminal…
The United States and Brazil are world leaders in agricultural research, and their collaboration over the last several decades has…
According to the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), Brazil had several reasons to celebrate its chocolate production. The…
Did you ever dream of experiencing the luxurious comfort of a yacht, but preferred to keep your feet on solid ground,…
The Brazilian Tourist Board announces the creation of the 1st Embratur Lab unit in Rio de Janeiro, an innovation development…
A survey carried out by AG Immigration—an immigration law firm based in Washington (USA)—shows that Brazilians occupied third place in…
Alter do Chão was described as one of the best beach destinations in Brazil by English newspaper The Guardian. The…
The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, in the northern state of Maranhão, is running for the title of World Natural Heritage…
Brazil’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Justice and Public Security disclosed a document explaining how to apply for temporary…
In 2015, April Reign, the executive editor of Broadway Black and former lawyer, took to Twitter and launched the hashtag…
Threats to the Yanomami people are gaining attention around the world. With the exhibition at The Shed in New York,…
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day…
Anavilhanas National Park, in the state of Amazonas is the ideal destination for visitors who are looking for a complete…
Worldwide airlines are preparing for a super busy summer, many believe that travel will finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Even…
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the Best of the Best Beaches for 2023 as part of its…
For many patients, initial cancer treatments are not enough, and residual cancer cells that survive these treatments can cause relapse.…
You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual…
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards.…
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Amigos do Bem as the recipient of the 2023 Social Responsibility Award. The award…
The “Brazil Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook” report found that BNPL payments are expected to grow…
Colombia posted the most global web searches for Miami homes in December 2022, according to a new report by the…
In parallel, also at the Javits Center, it took place Curve, a salon for women’s and men’s underwear. The companies…
Twenty-one Brazilian brands arrived in New York in February to participate in the fashion trade shows Coterie, Magic and Curve,…
In Brazil, Secretary Kerry advanced the U.S.-Brazil Climate Change Working Group that Presidents Biden and Lula relaunched during their February…
“Let’s create a group of countries that are not directly involved in the war between Ukraine and Russia, so that…
The International Council of Museums (Icom) published Brazil Red List, a publication that names cultural objects most subject to illicit…
Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for…
Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazilian independence, the Paulist Museum of the University of São Paulo…
The government of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of visa exemption for citizens of…
The Administration of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of visa exemption for citizens of the United…
Since winning the presidential election last year, the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has studied the possibility of…
Calm, stunning scenery and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in Paranaguá Bay, Curitiba. Ilha do Mel (Honey Island)…
Costa Cruises is strengthening its relationship with the Brazilian market by having the Costa Firenze, the Costa Favolosa and the…
The video distribution and monetization start-up is deploying its free direct-to-consumer streaming platform for multiple content owners in Brazil. TVCoins…
Taylor Swift extended her record-setting 2022 performance with the debut of her 10th studio album Midnights on October 21st, released…
Art at Americas Society presents “Bispo do Rosario: All Existing Materials on Earth”, the first solo exhibition in the United…
Nara Roesler New York is pleased to announce “Clouds”, a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Bruno Dunley. A central protagonist…
According to the Pew Research Center, 47% of Americans say they are bothered a lot by the complexity of the…
When working from home and attending school virtually became part of everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it taught us…
Even as they ride out inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty, women owners and executives of small and…
The Eurasia Group, world’s leading global political risk research and consulting firm, published its “Top Risks”, the firm’s highly anticipated…
The economic teams of Brazil and Argentina will work on a proposal to create a common currency that can be…
Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said today (Jan. 18th) that the country may request changes in its proposal to join…
Eastman has signed a partnership agreement with the environmental non-governmental organization SOS Mata Atlântica and Bracell, a soluble cellulose producer,…
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva should commit to concrete measures to back up his promises on the environment,…
Brazilian federal police are investigating a “genocide” against the Yanomami people after it emerged that nearly a hundred children from…
The retail food industry has faced challenges and opportunities in 2022. This year brought continued COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and rising…
New York City’s tourism industry continues to recover, forecast to attract more than 61.7 million visitors in 2023. In 2022…
Delta becomes first major U.S. airline to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi for all, in partnership with T-Mobile. Experience coming to…
Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age…
Whether in blues, rock, gospel or jazz, Black female artists in the music industry have made historical impacts over the…
LATAM Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines made the first operational announcements after receiving the approval of their Joint Venture…
Whether you’re visiting your in-laws or taking a tropical vacation over the holidays, you’ll likely be leaving your house and…
Rio’s samba school league LIESA on Monday, December 5, started selling tickets for the parades of the top-ranking samba schools…
Make way for the new champ! Alex Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya and claimed the UFC’s Middleweight Championship title at UFC…
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, together with the Brazilian Ministry of Economy, Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sebrae…
Forty-two percent of consumers worldwide think most people will likely be eating plant-based food instead of meat in the next…
Brazil saw a new record number of people living in poverty and extreme poverty in 2021. In all, almost one…
The president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will propose that the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties of…
The Brazilian stand at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) that took place in Egypt in November received…
Local and international industry leaders, academia, experts, and producers discussed long-term food production and sustainability issues, and agriculture technology solutions.…
Generative AI, the tech behind popular programs such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E 2 that allows anyone to turn…
Romero Britto, internationally renowned artist and founder of the Happy Art Movement, in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products, announces the…
After a meeting with president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, singer Margareth Menezes confirmed that she accepted the invitation to…
The award-winning Brazilian movie “Executive Order”, starring Taís Araújo, Seu Jorge and the Anglo-Brazilian actor Alfred Enoch, and directed by…
The most wonderful time of the year is almost in full swing as holiday markets, ice skating rinks, and more…
Located about 160 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis and its clear blue-green waters offer…
Natal, capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, on Brazil’s north-eastern tip is known for its extensive…
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations,…
The latest World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals the U.S. remains the world’s biggest and most…
One of the most famous attractions in Rio de Janeiro, the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar celebrated 110 years in October.…
For at least 50.000 years, humanity has been on a journey of separation – pulling back from nature and becoming…
Brazil will be taking a much-changed line-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with more than half the squad…
Brazily Fitness, which offers fitness programs based on the unique Brazilian approach to lifestyle, health, and fitness recently launched their…
EBANX, a global payments fintech company founded in Brazil in 2012, announced it is expanding its operations and payments solutions…
According to the annual global holiday shopping and travel report released by IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV), many global…
It reached $416 mi last month and $3,6 bi January through September Visitors from other countries left $416 million in…
Over the course of this month, indebted Brazilians will have the opportunity to improve their credit score. The second national…
The World’s First Non-Fungible Territory has been officially renamed by indigenous people in Brazil in coalition with Nemus, a Web3…
An investigation by the Brazilian Federal Police, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and multiple law enforcement partners led to the…
Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), died this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of…
Every November, The Wall Street Journal honors the people who are changing the world through the “Innovator Awards”. This year, in…
As one of this year’s most iconic vacation destinations, New York City will once again host festive dining, shopping, culture,…
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 Brazilian Navy last week signed a contract for the construction of a new support vessel for Brazil’s Antarctic program…
In collaboration with Interpol, the Federal Police of Brazil today (Sep 20) launched operation Duplo Risco (“double risk”), aimed at…
Finding the right balance between healthy living and lifestyle is a big challenge. Many people ignore health issues until they…
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…
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…
Let us explain. First there is a shortage of pilots, many took early retirement while others were let go. Because…
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine has lit its columns in bright, beautiful rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ…
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…
I grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the top…
In January 20th, 2021, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. A man who…
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.…
On March 8th, it is celebrated The International Women Day. Every year a different theme highlights the struggles women around…
For as long as humanity has existed, we have been wondering what the world will look like in the future.…
So we say goodbye to 2019 and we can’t help but think of how fast this year has gone by.…
Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) 2019, a nationwide effort to gather and share the inspirational stories of immigrants in America. Spearheaded…
“In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing…
An executive order issued by President Jair Bolsonaro will enter into force on June 17, 2019 and is expected to…
On March 8th, the world celebrates the In-ernational Woman Day. In Brazil, sad statistics remind that women still have a…
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil, the Fulbright Commission and the Smithsonian Institution announced an emergency exchange program for 14…
Brazil will start the year with a new President. Jair Messias Bolsonaro has been elected President of Brazil. The far-right…
The National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional), located in the Quinta da Boa Vista park neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro,…
As the Honorary Vice Chairwoman for Sister Cities International, Second Lady Karen Pence highlighted the sister city relationship between Washington,…
On the second Sunday of May, the United States and many other countries celebrate Mother’s Day. Based on a study…
In 1971, the organizers of the World Cup found themselves without a cup to call their own. The year before,…
On March 8, it is celebrated the International Woman Day. With the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report…
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…
Historically Brazil has been a country of destination, influenced by successive waves of immigrants. Some early initiatives as Decree No.…
To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not only spoken in Portugal, but also in Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In…
In the same month President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement,…
The United Nations member countries, including Brazil, have new challenges to meet by 2030. As part of the 17 Sustainable…
Until the 1970s, Brazilians used to joke that they had to die before the authorities paid any attention to them.…
When most people think of Brazil, the first things that comes to mind are the beaches and the sun; however,…
On the 22nd April 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destiny), lead by Pedro Alvares Cabral, accidentally arrived…
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also…
International Women’s Day, celebrated internationally on March 8th, is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change…
The new United States Ambassador to Brazil, Michael Mckinley, arrived in Brasilia in January succeeding Ambassador Liliana Ayalde, who represented…
Britain’s exit from the European Union is provoking alarm in the entire world. Does Brexit mean the beginning of regional…
According to the President of Brazil, Michel Temer, the election of Republican businessman Donald Trump will not change anything in…
This month the United States will choose a new President to lead the country for the next four years. Never…