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Brazil: São Paulo’s Pride Parade attracts millions
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - After two years of online celebrations due to COVID-19, millions of people filled one of the most iconic avenues in...
With Pirate Air Taxis, São Paulo’s Skies Are Becoming More Dangerous
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - São Paulo has one of the largest helicopter fleets in the world, with over 1,300...
Angel Investments in Brazilian Enterprises Decline for the First Time in 2018
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Over the past few years, angel investments have grown significantly throughout the world, including in...
Brazil’s Congress Restarts Discussion of Lowering Age for Criminal Responsibility
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – After more than twenty years of discussions, the issue of reducing the onset of criminal...
“Land Grabbing” and Privatizations in Brazil’s Amazon Could Cost US$32 Billion
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A bill passed by the Pará State Legislative Assembly is being criticized by environmental NGOs,...
São Paulo’s Pride Parade Celebrates Stonewall and Supreme Court Decision
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – With the theme "50 Years of Stonewall", more than three million people packed São Paulo’s...
Brazil’s Startups Catch The Attention of Foreign Investors Like SoftBank
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – At the beginning of 2018, Brazil announced its very first "unicorn" company, transportation-based app 99....
Brazilian Women’s Football Team is “Playing Like a Girl”, and Winning
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – As Brazil’s national women’s football (soccer) team advances to the round of sixteen, Brazilians are...
Brazil Announces Incentives and Seeks New Investments in Ethanol Fuel
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A new regulation, signed this week by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, is expected...
First National Strike in Bolsonaro’s Government Seen as Timid
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration faced its first national strike on Friday, June 14th, with Brazil’s...
Group’s Firing is Death Blow to Human Rights in Brazil, Say Experts
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The decision earlier this week by Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, to exonerate the entire team...
Bolsonaro Supporter Criticizes President’s Proposed Traffic Bill
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A bill introduced last week by Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, to ease penalties on drivers...
Finding Ways in São Paulo to Transform Organic Waste Into Revenue
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – During Environment Week, experts discuss deforestation, pollution, and waste residues. In São Paulo, South America’s...