Known for its uniqueness and wealth of musical styles, the street carnival of São Luís, in Maranhão state, brings an ancestral touch to its parades, with African and indigenous culture in a wide range of forms and colors.
The 500th launch at the Alcântara Launch Center, in Maranhão state, was made possible by the partnership between Brazil’s aerospace science department DCTA and South Korean company Innospace.
The title, awarded in Naples in 1997, is said to have stemmed from the city’s diverse urban scene and architecture as well as its history as a Portuguese colonial city.
Labor inspectors and the Federal Police rescued the victims in two ranches in a rural area in Maranhão state. Agents visited establishments and held interviews.
The Brazilian Federation of Banks and the Brazilian Association of Banks will donate to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Tocantins, and Maranhão.
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