U.S. Pauses Green Card, Citizenship Applications For People From 19 Countries
The Department of Homeland Security is further clamping down on processing immigration applications after two National Guard members were shot…
The Department of Homeland Security is further clamping down on processing immigration applications after two National Guard members were shot…
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation…
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) decided this Tuesday (25) that Jair Bolsonaro (PL) will remain in custody at the Federal…
A number of international airlines cancelled flights to Venezuela over the weekend, the Axios website reported on Sunday (23). Earlier,…
The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) unanimously confirmed, this Monday, the 24th, the decision of Minister Alexandre…
A fire briefly spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate talks in Brazil and prompted evacuations Thursday on the…
The United States Senate approved a bill that pressures the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release additional information related to…
Alas, dear penny, you served us well. We picked you up, you gave us luck. We gave you to others…
A woman named “E” was at a clothing store in Tampa, Florida with her daughter when she realized it was…
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over after President Trump signed a bill passed by Congress on…
US President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday night (12) the bill that guarantees federal funding until January 30,…
A new documentary from the British channel Channel 4, titled “Hitler’s DNA: The Blueprint of a Dictator,” revealed that Adolf…
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports, with cuts still…
The United States government has expanded its military presence in the Caribbean Sea with the deployment of the USS Gerald…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday (11) that he considers himself “obligated” to sue the BBC. The reason, according…
Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or…
A bipartisan group of Senate Democrats and Republicans reached a deal to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in…
President Trump has pardoned a long list of political allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is acquiring powerful new surveillance tools to identify and monitor people. They include apps that…
Rodrigo Paz Pereira was sworn in this Saturday (8) as the new president of Bolivia, alongside Edmand Lara, who assumes…
People who rely on Medicare for their health insurance will soon be able to get blockbuster obesity and Type 2…
With wintry weather and crowded airports, Thanksgiving travel can already be stressful. Now, add into the mix the possibility that…
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia’s next governor, according to a race call by the Associated Press. Spanberger, who previously…
California voters have easily approved a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, according to a…
Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and person of South Asian…
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill defeated former Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, according to a race call by The Associated Press, capping…
Voting concludes Tuesday for elections in a number of states and localities, and perhaps the highest-profile contest is one that…
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday at the age of 84, his…
The Argentine government has declared a state of maximum alert at border crossings with Brazil and ordered the deployment of…
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (30) a halving of tariffs imposed on imports from China. According to the…
President Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. would begin testing nuclear weapons again for the first time in decades.…
Law No.15,245, which strengthens the fight against organized crime, was published this Thursday (Oct. 30) in the Official Gazette of…
The operation launched by the Rio de Janeiro government on Tuesday (28) against the Comando Vermelho faction had international repercussions…
Residents of the Penha Complex, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, experienced a tragic scene this Wednesday (29),…
US President Donald Trump congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei on the resounding victory of his party, Freedom Advances, in the…
Argentina’s National Electoral Chamber (CNE) released the official results of the 2025 national legislative elections this Sunday (26), confirming a…
The European Union (EU) approved a new package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday (22), increasing the economic siege on…
Japan elected its first female prime minister on Tuesday (21). Sanae Takaichi, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP),…
Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz was elected president of Bolivia after winning the second round of elections held on Sunday (19),…
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday (15) that he authorized the country’s spy agency, the CIA, to carry out…
Uruguay has just become the first country in South America to approve the legalization of euthanasia. The measure, known as…
Political and partisan motivations are frequently used to justify hate crimes. Disagreements in political opinions and values only intensify these…
The federal government, through the Ministry of Tourism, has been expanding efforts to protect children and adolescents from vulnerable situations…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has left the country, opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko told Reuters on Monday (13). The information was…
President Trump declared the Gaza war over and received a standing ovation in Israel’s parliament on Monday for his leading…
Venezuela opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said in an interview with NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday…
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for “her struggle to achieve a just…
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal intended to end the devastating Gaza war…
The Federal Police (PF) launched, this Wednesday (8), in a joint action with the civil police of 16 states, the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the arrest of the mayor of Chicago and the governor of Illinois, both…
Two years after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the subsequent war they ignited may finally be…
Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to reach an…
The White House is expected to announce on Tuesday (30) the launch of TrumpRx, a drug sales portal aimed at…
Federal authorities say a shooting Wednesday morning at an ICE immigration detention facility was an “act of targeted violence” and…
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, said she forgives her husband’s alleged killer. “That man, that young man…
World leaders are preparing for their 15 minutes on the world stage as the United Nations General Assembly high-level week…
U.S. officials say they have reached a “framework” for a deal with China over the fate of the hugely popular…
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials said Friday, bringing an end to…
Brazil’s Supreme Court has reached a majority vote to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro, with three of the five justices…
Wednesday (10), France witnessed a powerful social mobilization movement. According to information from the newspaper Humanité , tens of thousands…
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring…
Over the past 48 hours, Nepal has been rocked by deadly mass protests led by young people who are frustrated…
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are rising. Days after sending U.S. gunboats to South American waters, President Trump said…
The final stage of the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro is underway in Brazil — a historic first, with…
The Brazilian government has taken another step towards applying the Reciprocity Law against the US in response to the 50-percent…
Brazil has 15 cities with more than 1 million inhabitants. These municipalities are home to 42.8 million people, adding up…
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s defense told the Brazilian Supreme Court he did not request political asylum from Argentine President…
After mortgage rates shot up three years ago, the housing market slowed. And the newest numbers from the National Association…
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes gave Jair Bolsonaro’s defense team 48 hours on Wednesday (Aug. 20) to clarify the…
On Wednesday (Aug. 20), Brazil’s Federal Police announced that it had indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and his son, Federal…
A combination of three phenomena is increasingly threatening ecosystems in the southern and equatorial regions of the Atlantic ocean—marine heat…
The number of reports of explicit material depicting children and adolescents collected by online human rights NGO SaferNet have skyrocketed…
The Kremlin and the White House have both confirmed that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet one-on-one in…
President Trump extended a truce between the U.S. and China on tariffs, a move that could potentially set the stage…
The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business — from delivering coffee to…
The US has introduced a new visa policy that requires certain countries, including Malawi and Zambia, to provide a security…
A new batch of leaked documents, revealed by American journalist Michael Shellenberger, and conducted by journalists and researchers David Ágape…
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000…
Brazilian ports and airports must display informational materials about the symptoms and preventive measures for mpox. These posters must be…
The US government under Donald Trump once again disregarded Brazil’s sovereignty by blatantly interfering in its internal affairs. This interference,…
Jair Bolsonaro’s defense team said on Monday (Aug. 4) that it was surprised by the decision of Supreme Court Justice…
Justice Alexandre de Moraes, of the Federal Supreme Court, ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday…
There’s a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. You might call it “the art of…
At a small, industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the nutty, inviting smell of roasting coffee hangs heavy in the air.…
On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in…
For months, shoppers heard from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump’s barrage of new tariffs on virtually all imports would…
Home prices hit an all-time high in June, even as the housing market continued its post-pandemic slump. The median price…
President Trump said he struck a trade deal with the European Union on Sunday after talks with the president of…
The National Archives has published thousands of newly digitized documents relating to the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther…
Coke drinkers who want to avoid corn syrup sometimes opt for Mexican Coke, which is made with cane sugar. But…
The ongoing feud between the U.S. and Brazil escalated on Friday after Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro—an…
The federal police on Friday morning (Jul. 18) served two search-and-seizure warrants at addresses linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro.…
The Peruaçu Caves National Park in Minas Gerais has been designated a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations…
The United States has initiated an investigation into Brazil’s trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the decree regulating the Trade Reciprocity Law on Monday (14). This information was…
The federal government is meeting this Tuesday (15) with industry and agribusiness sectors to discuss the 50% tariff imposed by…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in an interview with Record TV, that his administration will file an official…
The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) requested the Supreme Federal Court (STF) this Monday (14) to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says the U.S. must respect his country — and he’s ready to impose…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday left in place a lower court decision that blocked part of a Florida law…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated on Wednesday (9) that Brazil will respond to the 50 percent tariff on…
President Trump broke from his tariff letter format to tell the president of Brazil that he plans to put a…
The political turmoil caused by billionaire Elon Musk has once again had a direct impact on the financial market. On…
Amid the BRICS summit meeting, a significant event in international relations, which is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, the…
On July 4th, the streets of the United States are filled with flags and families excited about the celebration of…
After a weekend of catastrophic flooding in central Texas, search operations continue as questions swirl about whether officials could have…
During his closing speech as Argentina’s pro tempore president of Mercosur, President Javier Milei made clear the priority of his…
A federal jury in Manhattan has found Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul also known as Diddy or Puff Daddy, guilty…
A Trump administration investigation has found that Harvard University violated federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students…
Rising Tensions Around the Globe Geopolitical flashpoints are intensifying. The war in Ukraine continues to evolve, with NATO and Russia…
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines on Friday sided with the Trump administration’s request to limit…
On Tuesday morning (24), US President Donald Trump reaffirmed the validity of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran after an…
The United States Department of State has issued a global security alert advising U.S. citizens abroad to exercise increased caution.…
The Iranian government has responded with severity to the unprecedented US bombing of three nuclear facilities on its territory. This…
Iran’s government is weighing how to respond after the U.S. military launched a series of coordinated bombing attacks Saturday against…
As the world reacted to news of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, international officials largely responded with alarm and…
Several sites across Israel sustained direct hits by Iranian missiles Thursday (19), including a major hospital in the country’s south,…
In yet another twist for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S., the State Department says it will resume…
President Trump on Wednesday declined to say whether the United States is moving closer to a decision to strike Iranian…
President Trump was back at the White House on Tuesday, telling reporters he left the G7 in Canada a day…
No Kings protests rippled peacefully across dozens of cities, both in the U.S. and overseas, to stand against the Trump…
Israel and Iran traded more deadly strikes early Monday as the conflict between the two countries entered its fourth day,…
Law enforcement in Minnesota have arrested the man wanted in the attack early Saturday morning that killed one state lawmaker…
Iran launched retaliatory strikes into Israel on Friday night in response to a major Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites.…
Days after the very public breakup of President Trump and his former adviser Elon Musk, the latter appears to be…
Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators have agreed on a framework to get their trade negotiations back on track after a…
Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, a figure of bravery and resilience, was shot in the head during a…
Israeli forces seized a ship carrying aid for Gaza early Monday in international waters, detaining prominent climate change activist Greta…
Members of the California National Guard arrived in the Los Angeles area Sunday, after President Trump activated the troops to…
“If I cared about subsidies,” Elon Musk said in 2015, “I would have entered the oil and gas industry.” Yet…
On Thursday, their disagreements over the Republican mega-bill advancing most of Trump’s biggest domestic policy priorities erupted into personal attacks,…
US President Donald Trump, in a move of urgency, signed a measure on Wednesday (April 4) restricting the entry of…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he believes that Presidents Donald Trump (US) and Xi Jinping (China) will speak to…
A Molotov cocktail attack left eight people injured during a demonstration in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, held…
Scientist Carlos Nobre says Brazil can achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. In his opening lecture on the second…
Smile! Your face is being filmed, classified, compared, and identified, mainly by public security agencies, most of the time without…
Nine out of ten Brazilians have access to mobile telephony, telecom authority Anatel reported on Telecommunications Day. Most Brazilians with…
In response to growing diplomatic friction, security concerns, and demands for equal treatment, Brazil has joined Russia, Egypt, China, India,…
International students have long been a pillar of academic excellence and cultural diversity at universities across the United States. With…
Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as the guiding force behind the Department of Government Efficiency initiative, a…
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to temporarily pause a humanitarian program that has allowed nearly half…
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement…
The US State Department has once again included Cuba on its list — drawn up unilaterally — of countries that,…
Former Uruguayan President José Alberto “Pepe” Mujica Cordano died this Tuesday (13) at the age of 89. The information was…
The United States and China have reached a provisional agreement in the context of the trade war. The world’s two…
With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church stands at a pivotal moment. As 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide mourn…
President Donald Trump has marked the first 100 days of his second term in the end of April with a…
People immigrate to the US to work, reunite with family, study, or seek personal safety. In 2021, 42% of the…
The long-awaited enforcement of the Real ID Act commences this May, marking a significant change in federal identification requirements. This law,…
As it enjoys an upward trend in incoming international tourism, Brazil will host large sectorial events in 2025 and 2026.…
The Brazilian Tourist Board has launched the “Feel Brasil project”, a new platform featuring the country’s top attractions. Feel brasil…
Former U.S. Representative George Santos and son of a Brazilian immigrant was sentenced on Friday (25) to 87 months —…
Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested Friday (25) in Maceió, Alagoas, to begin serving an eight-year and ten-month prison…
Brazil has brought its Trade Reciprocity Law into effect Monday (Apr. 14). The legislation allows the government to adopt commercial…
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is recovering in intensive care following a complex 12-hour abdominal surgery on Sunday (13). This…
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs on Friday (11) by raising its own tariffs on American products to 125%. The…
Starting this Thursday (Apr. 10), citizens holding passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States will be required to obtain…
Happy consumers spend more money—on products and services. Chain Store Age (CSA) reports that “consumer sentiment took a big dive in March.” The University…
If you’ve been watching your wallet, you’re not alone. As Americans continue to navigate inflation, 76% report cutting back on…
Is mounting debt causing you stress? If so, you’re not alone. Average consumer debt is on the rise in the…
Brazil’s current democratic regime has celebrated its 40th anniversary. It is the longest uninterrupted democratic period in the country’s history…
Federally subsidized rental housing began with 1937’s US Housing Act, which created the United States Housing Authority and provided financial…
The federal government generated $4.47 trillion in revenue in fiscal year 2023, nearly half of which came from taxing people on their…
The Brazilian top court has formally ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, to stand trial for attempting to…
Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court begun ruling on Tuesday (Mar. 25) on whether former president Jair Bolsonaro and seven others accused…
For the fifth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, according to the…
On Sunday, thousands of supporters gathered at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana Beach to demonstrate solidarity with former President Jair…
For the past five years Brazil has waived visa requirements for some travelers, including those from the United States, as…
A 25% tariff imposed by Donald Trump on all steel and aluminum imports to the United States came into effect…
In 2023, close to a fifth of the workforce was foreign-born: out of the 160.2 million people in the US workforce,…
Receiving a tax refund this year? While it can be tempting to impulse spend, if you want to really treat…
Since Donald Trump became president in January, the term tariffs dominates the head news. But what exactly are tariffs? Tariffs…
Brazil is already breathing in the air of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30, which will be held from…
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th each year, is a powerful global movement that honors the achievements of…
A bit more than a month into Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the American public is evenly divided…
Donald Trump is determined to shrink the federal government, arguing that there is too much inefficiency and waste. But how…
On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a new immigration initiative dubbed the “gold card,” offering wealthy foreign nationals…
One of the most important steps to take while house hunting is to create an intentional budget that accounts for…
Consolidating its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for nature, adventure, and culture, Brazil was the host country…
The Brazilian government issued a statement on Wednesday (Feb. 26), criticizing the United States’ stance on the Brazilian Supreme Court’s…
The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been charged by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (PGR) for his alleged involvement…
The media company of U.S. President Donald Trump sued a Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Wednesday (19), accusing him of…
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, often regarded as one of Brazil’s most iconic political figures, is now…
Brazil is expected to propose trade quotas as an alternative to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on…
A tombstone in a little blue chapel in São Paulo’s Araçá Cemetery mentions her fondly: “A role model for her…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday (10) that he plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and…
Donald Trump assumed the presidency of the United States for a second term in January 2025. What to expect from…
It’s common to wonder how a new presidential administration will impact your wallet. As policies and regulations change, many people…
The days of filing paper tax returns are gone, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their sensitive information…
With the increased use of digital tools, the mortgage process looks quite different today than it did for previous generations.…
Donald Trump signed an executive action temporarily suspending all federal funding. The measure received so much negative reactions that the…
As soon as Donald Trump inaugurated his second term in January, one of his first executive measures was to end…
The number of Brazilian immigrants removed from the US has risen following an agreement signed in 2018 between the two…
In a speech lasting about 30 minutes, Donald Trump delivered his first address as the new president of the United…
The end of the fact-checking service of Meta occurs only in the United States (US), at least for now, Meta…
On Monday (Jan. 13), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into law new legislation restricting the use of portable…
The increase in the dollar, rising commodity price, and a heated economy largely explain the rise in inflation in Brazil…
On Wednesday Jan. 8, Brazil marked two years since the attempted coup against democracy. The memory of the attacks, which…
In a year marked by unprecedented political drama, economic shifts, and global uncertainty, Time magazine’s selection of Donald Trump as…
The Brazilian Central Bank’s monetary policy director and future president of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, said that the institution…
Small business development in the US declined in the four decades before the pandemic — but since 2020, this chunk of the private…
Pix, the instant payment system developed by the Central Bank of Brazil, has become the most widely used payment method…
Brazil concluded 2023 with the lowest poverty and extreme poverty levels recorded since the Synthesis of Social Indicators survey began…
The Atlantic Forest is the biome that has experienced the most significant changes in land cover and use in Brazil…
Brazil recently approved a Constitutional Amendment that cut government spending. The amendment makes changes to mandatory revenues with the aim…
Brazil’s tourism authority Embratur expects 2025’s summer to be a record-breaking season for international tourism in both Brazil and Rio…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlighted in a end of the year interview that the population will reap the…
With a hat on his head and waves to the public and press agents waiting outside, President Luiz Inácio Lula…
The brain bleed detected in the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has not compromised any of his cerebral…
On Friday (Dec. 6), the heads of state of Mercosur and EU representative Ursula von der Leyen announced the signing…
The Brazilian Central Bank’s monetary policy director and future president of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, said that the institution…
Since Day One of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of President Biden’s…
Sociallyin, a social media marketing agency, reveals critical insights into user behavior, engagement, and marketing potential, in its comprehensive analysis of Instagram’s…
The Brazilian government, on behalf of the Brazilian state, has publicly apologized for the enslavement of black people and its…
Brazil’s Federal Police have concluded their investigation into a criminal organization allegedly working to prevent President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da…
Brazil has 16.390 million people living in favelas and urban communities. This represents 8.1% of the total of 203 million…
President Xi Jinping of China visited South America in November to attend two important multilateral meetings – the APEC meeting and…
Brazilian police have arrested five people over an alleged plot to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022,…
Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic…
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18) in Rio…
In a landmark gathering, leaders from the world’s largest economies have descended upon Brazil for the highly anticipated G20 summit,…
Two explosions took place near Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday night (13), prompting an evacuation of the area and killing…
The victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential elections had significant implications for global politics, including for Brazil’s right-wing…
Brazil’s Supreme Court has released a partial summary of the convictions of those involved in the attempted coup on January…
Brazil has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous…
In a historic victory, Republican Donald Trump surpassed the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the US Presidency and…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva congratulated the president-elect of the US, Donald Trump, on his victory in the…
The confessed murderers of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes—former military police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de…
In a significant political shift, the recent local elections (held in October) in Brazil have showcased a decisive move to…
In a landmark case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic 2015 Mariana dam disaster took the anglo-Australian mining giant BHP…
Without the oil production from the equatorial margin—the area off Brazil’s northern coast whose potential has been described as akin…
Staying competitive in today’s market can be a challenge. As the business landscape continues to evolve, paying attention to the…
The Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services launched the InvestVis platform, which allows the general public to learn…
In 1960, over 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while slightly over 13% were single with…
The G20 is the forum for economic cooperation among the world’s 19 largest economies, along with the European Union, and…
In a landmark case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic 2015 Mariana dam disaster took the anglo-Australian mining giant BHP…
Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ordered the unblocking of the social network X in Brazil…
As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made one of the most compelling speeches of his presidency during the opening of…
The year 2024 is on track to set a new record for international tourism revenue in Brazil. Data released by…
The United States Department of State announced on Wednesday (Sep.18) that Americans who are renewing their passports will now be able to…
The fire that is consuming Brasilia National Park and has left part of the Brazilian capital engulfed in smoke continues…
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has announced that transit passengers arriving in Brazil without a visa and whose…
A ten-minute standing ovation. That was the audience reaction after watching the premiere of director Walter Salles’ new feature film,…
On Monday morning (Sep. 2), the 1st Panel of the Federal Supreme Court voted to maintain the suspension of the…
On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty…
The United States and Mexico share a nearly 2,000-mile land border. Along the way, the American states of California, Arizona,…
Presidential election is approaching, and you have certainly heard of how important swing states will be to define who will…
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday (Aug. 14) advocated for greater integration among South American countries to advance…
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended…
An unprecedented survey by the National Zero Eviction Campaign, released on Wednesday (Aug. 14), reveals that over 1.5 million Brazilians…
The challenges faced by biome specialists around the world are countless, and when the environment is as vast and dense…
U.S. universities are overwhelmingly represented in a new ranking of the world’s best schools, with eight of the top 10…
George Santos, a former US congressman and son of Brazilian immigrat, pleaded guilty to fraud charges during a court hearing…
Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa,…
Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad proposed that countries worldwide join forces to tax large fortunes. He stated, “We need to…
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched the country’s Green Seal Program (Programa Selo Verde Brasil). The program standardizes…
One of the most innovative plans in the world economy turned 30 last month. Exactly three decades ago, the cruzeiro…
The Amnesty Commission, an autonomous advisory body of the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship, approved the recognition, by the…
When you apply for a loan, a cellphone, a rental unit or any number of other activities, lenders and potential…
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the attack on former US President and presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling…
More than a quarter of US adults are struggling financially. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing okay,” according…
Brazil’s Federal Police have concluded that former president Jair Bolsonaro was involved in the embezzlement or attempted embezzlement of over…
The financial market forecast is that the dollar will end 2024 at R$5.20. The information is part of the Focus…
The composer, musician and immortal of the Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL), Gilberto Gil, participated in the launch of two…
The dollar in 2024 is on the rise in Brazil and continues to recover its depreciated value in the last…
By majority vote, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) decided on Tuesday (25) to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for…
As Brazil marks six decades since the military coup that profoundly altered its political landscape, the nation finds itself in…
New Omdia research has found that YouTube continues to dominate as the most popular video service globally, while Instagram has surged…
LexisNexis Risk Solutions released the conclusions of its study ‘The Real Cost of Fraud 2023 – Latin America”. The annual…
In the election held in June at the Interpol Executive Committee in Lyon, Brazilian Federal Police Commissioner Valdecy Urquiza has…
Apple marks an historic milestone, becoming the world’s first trillion-dollar brand, according to the newly released Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands…
By majority vote, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) decided on Tuesday (25) to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Friday (Jun. 21) he will sanction the bill legalizing casinos and gambling…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced (June 11) that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched the New…
The Brazilian economy grew by 2.5 percent in the first quarter of the year, compared to the same period last…
Expanding the presence of cruises along Brazil’s almost 8,000 km of coastline all year round. It was with this mission…
Chain Store Age (CSA) reports that consumers are willing to spend almost $2,000 more this year to help their favorite local businesses thrive,…
In a move that has reverberated across international corridors, Brazil has recently announced the withdrawal of its ambassador from Israel.…
As climate change caused by human action on the environment intensifies, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as is…
An intimate portrait of Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva that explores the rise, fall and return to power of a…
During election years, uncertainty over the future can shake investor confidence. To help you navigate finances during this election cycle,…
Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for physicians, which has resulted in many practices refusing to take new Medicare patients,…
In 2023, the US military spent approximately $820.3 billion, or roughly 13.3% of the entire federal budget for that fiscal…
May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone…
Companies that export are more competitive, earn higher profits and employ more people, but there are still few women who…
At age 19, Regina Tchelly left her small hometown in northeast Brazil and arrived in Rio de Janeiro with a…
This Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Nations around the globe are joining hands in a concerted effort to address pressing…
Amidst economic uncertainty and growing global pressures, the Brazilian real plummeted to historic lows today, with the dollar soaring to…
It has been informed by the Brazilian government that travelers from the U.S., Canada, and Australia will need to obtain…
Tourists from Australia, Canada, and the United States, who have a common passport, will still be able to enter through…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the inclusion of multibillionaire Elon Musk among the people investigated in…
Building and managing your wealth is a lifelong process that can have major implications for you, your children and other…
As you file your taxes, you may be wondering how a successful tax plan can help you reach your financial…
Starting from April 10th, 2024, passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States will require a visa for entry…
In addition to Earth Day, on April 22 is celebrated the supposed ‘discovery’ of Brazil. On that date in 1500,…
Energea announces the completion of 12 new projects in its Community Solar in Brazil portfolio. These latest additions mark a significant milestone in Energea’s…
FII Institute announced its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Themed ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit is set…
During his first day visiting Brazil on Tuesday (Mar. 26), President Emmanuel Macron emphasized, in the presence of President Lula,…
On Tuesday (19), the Federal Police indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for involvement in fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards. In January,…
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…
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…
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%…
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…
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has once again criticized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for his statements on Israeli…
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is one of the targets of operation ‘Tempus Veritatis’, launched Thursday (8) by the Federal…
Brazil and the United States are the largest democracies in the Americas. Both nations have dynamic and diversified economies and…
The Planalto presidential palace in Brasília reopened for guided tours on January 14, after being closed due to the COVID-19…
The Brazilian Institute of Museums (Ibram) has launched a website as part of its initiative to create the Museum of…
Going to Rio in the next few weeks? Get ready to experience one of the most amazing parties of the…
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…
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:…
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…
American, Australian, and Canadian tourists who wish to visit Brazil can now request an electronic visa, the ‘e-Visa’, through the…
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…
The global tofu market, valued at US$ 2.7 Billion in 2022, is poised for further growth, with projections indicating that it will…
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to go into effect next year, has been delayed – again…
Brazil’s largest cash transfer program, the Bolsa Família, is now 20 years old. The initiative was created on October 20,…
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to go into effect next year, has been delayed – again…
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…
The fruit of the re-democratization process that brought to an end 21 years of dictatorship (1964–1985), the Brazilian Constitution is…
Brazil took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term in the beginning of October.…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his US counterpart Joe Biden launched a partnership to promote “decent work.”…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (19) that the fight against climate change and inequality are…
China and Brazil have been strengthening cultural exchanges by signing agreements and holding tourism development activities that allow the two…
President Joe Biden of the United States and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil showed a continuing joint…
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…
Benefitting from the global economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America and the Caribbean witnessed a surge in foreign…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
In April, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva embarked on a state visit to China—Brazil’s largest trading partner—with a delegation…
How about leaving your boring daily routine behind and live temporarily in Brazil while still working remotely? In January of…
“If you are one of the people who still wrinkles their nose when they hear anything about Artificial Intelligence or…
Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been elected to head the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS…
In commemoration of International Women’s Month (In March), the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced the…
A survey carried out by AG Immigration—an immigration law firm based in Washington (USA)—shows that Brazilians occupied third place in…
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day…
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 government of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of visa exemption for citizens of…
Since winning the presidential election last year, the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has studied the possibility of…
According to the Pew Research Center, 47% of Americans say they are bothered a lot by the complexity of the…
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…
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 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…
After a meeting with president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, singer Margareth Menezes confirmed that she accepted the invitation to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cultured Kids Cuisine’s international non-profit organization helps children build a future of love and tolerance through food. Administered by more…
World Press Freedom Day 2021 recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration, a document created and signed by a…
I grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the top…
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…
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…
Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, an endearing phrase that…