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Brazil and U. S. Team Up to Stop Cross‑Border Crime

April 11, 2026

A new partnership between Brazil and the United States will go live next week, as announced by the Brazilian Finance Ministry. The initiative, called Project MIT—short for Mutual Interdiction Team—will pair Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The goa

crime

Brazil and U. S. Join Forces to Stop Illegal Smuggling

April 11, 2026

Brazil’s finance chief shared that the country and the United States have started a new partnership to fight organized crime that moves weapons and drugs across borders. The effort connects Brazil’s tax authority with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They call the program Projec

education

Bringing Spirit into Care: What Nursing Learners Really Think

April 11, 2026

Nursing students, residents and senior nurses often feel that caring for a person’s spirit is as vital as treating their body. Yet many find themselves unprepared to do so, because the courses they take rarely cover this topic in depth. A recent map of research shows that most studies come from Turk

health

Religion and Health in Brazil’s COVID Era

April 11, 2026

In a recent survey of 694 residents in Alegre, Brazil, researchers mapped how faith shapes health habits during the pandemic. The study focused on three groups: Catholics (about 50 %), Protestants (36 %) and non‑religious people (8 %). The remaining 6 % followed other faiths, but they were not highl

finance

German Law Adds New List of Countries to Global Tax Rules

April 9, 2026

Germany has drafted new rules that will expand the list of places companies must consider when reporting taxes under the global minimum tax framework. The draft, released by the finance ministry, says that firms will need to check whether a country has a qualified domestic minimum top‑up tax.

finance

New CFO at Azul: Former Embraer Money Boss Steps In

April 7, 2026

Azul, the Brazilian airline, announced that its long‑time CFO Alex Malfitani will leave his post on April 20. The company said Antonio Carlos Garcia, who previously ran the finances for Embraer, will take over as chief financial officer. Malfitani helped start Azul and has been a key figure in the

education

Students Question Stereotypes About Older Patients

April 6, 2026

A new survey across several dental schools in the Midwest of Brazil looks at how students treat older people. The researchers wanted to know if age‑based bias is common and what might make it more or less likely. The study used a cross‑sectional design, meaning all data were collected at one time

health

Eating right in Brazil: what diets might protect against health risks?

April 6, 2026

A recent study followed Brazilian adults to see how their eating habits affect a condition called metabolic syndrome. This condition raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes and involves issues like high blood pressure, extra belly fat, and irregular blood sugar. Researchers focused on two diet

sports

Future Star of the Octagon: Alice Pereira’s Journey

April 4, 2026

Alice Pereira, a 20‑year‑old fighter from Feira de Santana in Bahia, Brazil, is quickly becoming one of the most talked‑about prospects in the UFC’s women’s bantamweight division. Her early debut was a learning experience, but it also showed flashes of the skill and determination that have drawn att

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Tabatha Ricci: From Brazilian Roots to UFC Stardom

April 4, 2026

Born in the small city of Birigui, Tabatha Ricci grew up surrounded by Brazil’s rich martial arts culture. Her father, a judo black belt, introduced her to the sport when she was just six years old. This early start laid a solid foundation for what would become a formidable fighting career. At fift