Countering the ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Gender-based Violence
The United States is stepping up its efforts to end the scourge of gender-based violence at home and around the…
Fostering Equity and Equality for All
People around the world should have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Gender shouldn’t matter. Unfortunately, that is not…
Five Reasons Why More American High Schools Should Offer Portuguese Language Classes
I grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the top…
Joseph Robinette “Joe” Biden Jr., the 46th President of the U.S.
In January 20th, 2021, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. A man who…
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!
We are going through the most radical transformation the world has ever seen; people are justly terrified, excited, depressed, heartbroken…
Work and Life after COVID-19
It is the time honored way to deal with plagues and pandemics: those who have the means flee the crowds.…
Each for Equal
On March 8th, it is celebrated The International Women Day. Every year a different theme highlights the struggles women around…
The Future is Here
For as long as humanity has existed, we have been wondering what the world will look like in the future.…
Happy New Year!!!!!!
So we say goodbye to 2019 and we can’t help but think of how fast this year has gone by.…
Celebrate Immigrants
Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) 2019, a nationwide effort to gather and share the inspirational stories of immigrants in America. Spearheaded…
Brazil: major non-NATO Ally
“In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing…
Brazil Drops Visa for USA, Japan, Australia and Canada Visitors
An executive order issued by President Jair Bolsonaro will enter into force on June 17, 2019 and is expected to…
Fight Against Femicide
On March 8th, the world celebrates the In-ernational Woman Day. In Brazil, sad statistics remind that women still have a…
Not Everything Will Be lost
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil, the Fulbright Commission and the Smithsonian Institution announced an emergency exchange program for 14…
New Year, New President
Brazil will start the year with a new President. Jair Messias Bolsonaro has been elected President of Brazil. The far-right…
Rio’s National Museum What has been lost?
The National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional), located in the Quinta da Boa Vista park neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro,…
Washington D.C. and Brasília: Sister Cities
As the Honorary Vice Chairwoman for Sister Cities International, Second Lady Karen Pence highlighted the sister city relationship between Washington,…
Motherhood Today: Tougher Challenges, Less Success
On the second Sunday of May, the United States and many other countries celebrate Mother’s Day. Based on a study…
Silvio Gazzaniga, the Man Who Made the World Cup Trophy
In 1971, the organizers of the World Cup found themselves without a cup to call their own. The year before,…
Press for Progress
On March 8, it is celebrated the International Woman Day. With the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report…
New Year’s Recipe
If you want to have a beautiful New Year The color of the rainbow or the color of your peace,…
United Against Nuclear Weapons
Last month, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, granted the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons…
Brazil: Now a Country of Emigrants
Historically Brazil has been a country of destination, influenced by successive waves of immigrants. Some early initiatives as Decree No.…
Portuguese: the World’s Seventh Most Spoken Language
To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not only spoken in Portugal, but also in Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In…
Brazil Will “Vigorously” Face Climate Change
In the same month President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement,…
Brazil in the Path of a Sustainable Life
The United Nations member countries, including Brazil, have new challenges to meet by 2030. As part of the 17 Sustainable…
Flawed But Fair: Brazil’s Health System
Until the 1970s, Brazilians used to joke that they had to die before the authorities paid any attention to them.…
Baroque and Historic Cities
When most people think of Brazil, the first things that comes to mind are the beaches and the sun; however,…
517 Years of Brazil’s Discovery or Conquest?
On the 22nd April 1500, the India Armada (India being its original destiny), lead by Pedro Alvares Cabral, accidentally arrived…
Women at Work, Good For the Brazilian Economy
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also…
Maria da Penha Law: Fight Against Violence
International Women’s Day, celebrated internationally on March 8th, is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change…
“Brazil – I Will Always Have You in My Heart”
The new United States Ambassador to Brazil, Michael Mckinley, arrived in Brasilia in January succeeding Ambassador Liliana Ayalde, who represented…
Regional Integration
Britain’s exit from the European Union is provoking alarm in the entire world. Does Brexit mean the beginning of regional…
U.S. – Brazil Relations in a New Presidency
According to the President of Brazil, Michel Temer, the election of Republican businessman Donald Trump will not change anything in…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
This month the United States will choose a new President to lead the country for the next four years. Never…