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MYSTERIOUS: Curitiba | Mind Blowing Facts

In 1991, Curitiba began exchanging recyclables for bus tokens and food. 35 years later, the city recycles 70% of its waste while creating jobs and supporting families

In Curitiba, Brazil, residents can exchange recyclable waste for fresh food. Other cities have found different uses for what people throw away. Belo Horizonte has brought waste pickers into formal recycling systems. Bogotá captures landfill methane to produce energy. These programs reveal a practical shift in urban waste management: garbage…

The Economic Times

The ‘European capital of Brazil’ moves to expel Black politician from office – again

Experts say new removal cases against Renato Freitas show how Curitiba is ill-equipped to handle a defiant Black leader

The Guardian - US

‘Our north is the south’: Softball leagues flourish in Brazilian city as Cuban arrivals outnumber Venezuelans for first time

Southern city of Curitiba ranks just behind northern entry-point towns in Cuban asylum requests

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What remains of ‘Operation Car Wash’, Brazil’s historic anti-corruption probe?

Ten years ago, in March 2014, prosecutors in the Brazilian city of Curitiba transformed a money laundering investigation into a historic anti-corruption probe known as Operação Lava Jato (Operation Car Wash). The probe uncovered evidence of corruption involving some of Brazil’s largest companies and most powerful politicians.

The Conversation

Three Men Detained For Flying Drone Over Brazil Training

Military police in Brazil detain three men for flying drone over World Cup training session in Curitiba, raising concerns of possible espionage.

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Harry Styles merchandise truck stolen in hold up on Brazil tour

The van was reportedly stolen by three armed men the day before Styles is due to perform in the city of Curitiba

Evening Standard

Harry Styles’ merchandise van hijacked by gunmen as singer tours Brazil

The crew were stopped in their vehicle by the thugs while driving van south along the B-116 highway from Sao Paulo to the city of Curitiba on Friday.

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Harry Styles van hijacked by gunmen and stolen in Brazil before show

A van containing Harry Styles merchandise was hijacked by three gunmen along the B-116 highway from Sao Paulo to the city of Curitiba on Friday

Daily Mirror

Fortunes reverse for ex-judge and Brazil president he jailed

When federal judge Sergio Moro resigned to enter politics, many in Brazil believed the anti-corruption crusader who jailed a popular former president could someday occupy the nation’s most powerful office

The Independent UK

Bellator Champ Cris Cyborg on Pro Boxing Debut: 'It's a Dream Come True'

Cyborg faces former Brazilian national boxing champion Simone Silva at Sunday's Fight Music Show 2 in Curitiba.

Sports Illustrated

Dad and his daughter killed in car crash with her teenage friend after birthday party

Braulio dos Santos Silva, his daughter Evelyn dos Santos Silva and her friend Kesya Cristina Araujo dos Santos were on their way back from a bar when the tragedy happened in Curitiba, Brazil

Daily Mirror

Woman transforms home into pink Barbie paradise after falling in love with the colour

Bruna Barbie, from Curitiba, Brazil, has been in love with the colour pink since a young age and when classmates started to call her Barbie, the nickname stuck and became her home

Daily Mirror

Vertiv, Elea Digital Partner On Edge Data Center Services In Brazil

Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) and Elea Digital partner to deliver edge data center services in Brazil. The partnership aims at maintaining market growth rates across a continent-wide geographical footprint. Vertiv will provide operation and maintenance services for Elea Digital data centers in key metro areas, including Porto Alegre, Curitiba, and Brasilia. Vertiv's…

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