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The last photograph of Joaquim Nabuco
Republican

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?
Curiosities

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
Republican

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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