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Federal District · Federal DistrictIn an exciting ceremony, the University of Brasília (UnB) awarded the geologist degree this Friday (26) to the student Honestino Guimarães, a missing politician persecuted during the military dictatorship and whose body was never found. A student leader, Honestino was arrested in 1965 and lived in hiding for the following years. He was abducted in 1973 and was never seen again. Public confirmation of his death took place in 1996. The recognition…See the Story
UnB awards post-mortem diploma to Honestino Guimarães
Racism · Federal DistrictBlack journalists currently in the spotlight in the media discussed how to face racism from society to occupy spaces where they are minorities. TV presenter Luciana Barreto, who has worked on channels Futura, GNT, BandNews, and TV Bandeirantes, and is currently an anchor for Repórter Brasil, TV Brasil's news program, spoke about overcoming poverty and prejudice to establish a career. Applicants for presenter positions were told by a friend not t…See the Story
Black journalists share how they faced racism in their careers
Federal District · Federal DistrictRepresentatives of samba schools, intellectuals, personalities, fans, and especially friends of Rosa Magalhães gathered to say goodbye to what is considered the greatest carnival queen of Rio de Janeiro. Each one remembered their time with her with a lot of affection. Samba schools paid tribute, leaving a band flag for each school for Rosa, each one.See the Story
Rosa Magalhães was veiled and honored by friends and samba schools
Citizenship · Federal DistrictThe Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship signed a technical cooperation agreement on Friday (26) for the implementation of the Memorial of the Struggle for Justice in São Paulo. The museum will be installed in the former headquarters of the Military Audit, where political crime trials took place during the Brazilian dictatorship, making the site a symbol of repression. The goal is for the memorial to help raise awareness among current and fu…See the Story
Government signs agreement to build the Fight for Justice Memorial
Opinion · Federal DistrictTransmission of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony attracts many people to the Villa-Lobos Park fanfest this Friday evening (26), in the capital. Seated on benches, lawns, on mats or in grandstands, the people at the fanfest cheered a lot when the seven mega screens showed Brazilian athletes sailing on the Seine River. For the first time in history, the opening ceremony was held outside a stadium. In Paris, musical and artistic performances too…See the Story
[Opinion] Opening of the Olympics divides public opinion at the São Paulo fanfest
Federal District · Federal DistrictThe Rio de Janeiro City Council promulgated Law 8518/2024 on Friday (26), prohibiting toll collection on election days in the municipality, between 8am and 6pm. If the ban is violated, citizens have the right to be reimbursed by the concessionaires, according to the text. The law also imposes fines that the concessionaires must pay to the municipality, ranging from R$ 50,000 to R$ 200,000, considering repeat offenses. Related news: Five municipa…See the Story
Election day there will be no toll collection in the city of Rio
Federal District · Federal DistrictSpecial Advisor to the President of the Republic, Celso Amorim, boards a flight to Venezuela on Friday (26) to accompany the presidential elections. The election will take place next Sunday (28) and will feature current President Nicolás Maduro and nine other candidates. Fabio Rodrigues-Pozzebom/Agência Brasil. The information about ex-foreign minister Amorim's trip to the neighboring country was confirmed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva …See the Story
Celso Amorim travels to Venezuela to accompany Sunday's election
Agriculture · Federal DistrictThe Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) informed the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) about the end of the Newcastle disease (DNC) in the country. The focus of the disease was confirmed on July 17th at a commercial poultry establishment in Anta Gorda, Rio Grande do Sul. With this measure, the Brazilian government awaits the lifting of the suspension by importing countries to resume full exports of poultry meat and products.See the Story