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The creation of "Senta a Pua!" in World War II
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The creation of “Senta a Pua!” in World War II

One of Brazil’s main combat groups during World War II was undoubtedly the 1st Fighter Aviation Group. This aviation group was created by Presidential Decree No. 6,123 on December 18, 1943, and Lieutenant Colonel Nero Moura, Vargas’ personal pilot and trusted confidant, was appointed as its commander. The group was

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1942: Brazil and Its Almost Unknown War | Review
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1942: Brazil and Its Almost Unknown War | Review

The book 1942: Brazil and Its Almost Unknown War, written by João Barone, offers a detailed analysis of Brazil’s participation in World War II, a chapter of our history often overlooked. Barone, a musician and researcher, is also the son of a former Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) soldier, and his

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The last photograph of Joaquim Nabuco
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The last photograph of Joaquim Nabuco

The last photograph of Joaquim Nabuco (1849-1910), taken in Washington, United States, appeared in the Brazilian magazine “Fon Fon” shortly before his death in 1910.

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Is English spoken in Brazil?
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Is English spoken in Brazil?

A recent study by the British Council revealed that only 1% of the Brazilian population speaks English fluently, while 5% have an intermediate level. This raises concerns, given that English is the official language of global business, and many leadership positions require proficiency in the language.

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The First Book Censored by the Brazilian Republic
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The First Book Censored by the Brazilian Republic

Eduardo Paulo da Silva Prado (São Paulo, 1860 – São Paulo, 1901), better known as Eduardo Prado, was one of the most notable Brazilian writers and political analysts. He was a founding member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, a contributor to the work “Le Brésil” – published in 1889

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