On this episode of “Horizonte,” we explore the intersection of health care and education and the steps needed to create a stronger Arizona faces a staggering shortage of Spanish-speaking doctors “Horizonte” host Catherine Anaya explores the urgent need to diversify the medical workforce through an insightful discussion with a Hispanic doctor and medical student A community service of Arizona State University and an affiliate of ASU Media Enterprise, Arizona PBS is one of the nation’s leading public media organizations reaching viewers across five broadcast channels and an array of digital platforms Copyright © Arizona Board of Regents The first fast-track VIP lounge at BH Airport has just been voted the best in the world by Priority Pass This is the first time in history that a Brazilian lounge has won the top prize announced 30th April during the “Priority Pass Excellence Awards” The vote is based on the opinions of thousands of travelers who access more than 1,500 accredited spaces around the world and evaluate based on criteria such as service Advantage has been attracting the attention of passengers at the Minas Gerais international terminal whether for its size – almost 1,000 square meters - with a highlight being a replica of the façade of the Pampulha church BH Airport CEO Daniel Miranda celebrates the achievement: “Advantage is a success in our terminal and offers comfort and sophistication in the Minas Gerais way: with good food and excellent hospitality We are very happy with this well-deserved award which also projects BH Airport as the airport with the best VIP lounge in the world” Advantage VIP Lounge CEO Rute Woitechen highlights that the award is the realization of a dream that began in 2015 “Our purpose is to transform the concept of VIP lounges in Brazilian airports and to see this work recognized globally precisely in the year in which we celebrate 10 years who dedicates themselves every day with excellence and care we celebrate this milestone together: Advantage is the best in the world” The lounge is the largest Advantage lounge in airports in Brazil and one of the first in the country with exclusive access to boarding With capacity to receive up to 236 customers simultaneously the space has workstations with high-speed Wi-Fi with a panoramic view of the runway and an architectural concept inspired by Minas Gerais the space is equipped with technological and sustainable devices Advantage has two entrances: one through the public area with exclusive and faster access for customers Access follows the model of partnerships with the Lounge Key and Priority Pass programs in addition to individual payment options for stays of up to three hours This controversial 10-foot-high abstract concrete sculpture which creator Eduardo Chillida described as “the homeland of every man.” The concrete arms symbolize reaching out and hugging where sea meets sky and considered many locations in Spain and France until Gijón offered him a cliffside spot at Cerro de Santa Catalina The park here was previously a military fortification Construction involved first creating an expanded polystyrene model offsite This was used as the model for the sculpture's pine wooden molds which was then transported over 300 kilometers and assembled in Gijón Concrete was poured inside the wooden molds and that in turn is supported by a metal framework inside The total price tag came out to 1.2 billion pesetas many citizens criticized the sculpture's high cost after it was inaugurated in 1990 Elogio del Horizonte was also ridiculed for its appearance considered ugly and it earned the nickname "King Kong's toilet." the sculpture has been viewed more fondly as a defining symbol of Gijón Its 30th anniversary was celebrated with an exhibition at the park it is a popular site to view the ocean and coastline and has become noted for how the sounds of the sea are amplified from its inside the noise is projected from the incomplete ring at the top of the sculpture This 42-foot tribute to the workforce still reminds us to pause and recharge A whimsical display of massive metal sculptures made from recycled materials made from recycled wood and materials found in nature Papier-mâché folk art recognizing horrors of slave trade Rusted humanoid clutching a laptop and trailing cables A family of distorted sculptures stands outside Seoul's former imperial palace An abstract sculpture that will be a work in progress for the next 1,000 years this one-legged bronze soldier poignantly showcases the human cost of war Metrics details The pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has not only affected humans but also raised concerns about its transmission to wild animals Understanding these dynamics is critical for preventing future pandemics and developing control strategies This study aims to investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in wild mammals at the Belo Horizonte Zoo in Brazil analyzing the virus's evolution and zoonotic potential The study was conducted at the Belo Horizonte Zoo and nasal swabs were collected from 47 captive animals between November 2021 and March 2023 SARS-CoV-2 presence was determined using RT-PCR and positive samples were sequenced for phylogenetic analysis Consensus genomes were classified using Pangolin and NextClade tools and a maximum likelihood phylogeny was inferred using IQ-Tree with the highest positivity in rectal samples revealing two variants: VOC Alpha in a maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) and a fallow deer (Dama dama) and VOC Omicron in a western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) Phylogenetic analysis indicated potential human-to-animal transmission with animal genomes clustering close to human samples from the same region This study highlights the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in various wild mammal species at the Belo Horizonte Zoo emphasizing the virus's zoonotic potential and the complexity of interspecies transmission The detection of different variants suggests ongoing viral evolution and adaptation in new hosts Continuous monitoring and genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife are essential for understanding its transmission dynamics and preventing future zoonotic outbreaks These findings underscore the need for integrated public health strategies that include wildlife monitoring to mitigate the risks posed by emerging infectious diseases studying SARS-CoV-2 infection in wild animals at the Belo Horizonte Zoo is highly relevant to public health and biodiversity conservation as well as contributing to the advancement of knowledge about the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 and wild animals and the formulation of public policies and management strategies for pandemic prevention and control The samples used in this study were collected as part of the service provided by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) to the Municipal Park and Zoobotanical Foundation of Belo Horizonte (FPMZB) were conducted by veterinarians from the FPMZB staff ensuring adherence to the protocols established for extension activities by UFMG Given the global concern about interspecies transmission of the virus between humans and animals the study investigated the role of these species in the transmission chain and sought a better understanding of the pandemic's dynamics to develop effective prevention strategies FPMZB is the second-largest public green area in Belo Horizonte and receives over one million visitors annually and nasal swabs were collected from 47 captive animals of the class Mammalia between November 2021 to March 2023 with the aim of investigating SARS-CoV-2 infection in captive animals with no prior knowledge of virus exposure Capture and containment of the animals were carried out by the veterinary team at the FPMZB Zoo who possess the necessary experience and knowledge to ensure the well-being and safety of the animals during the collection process which was done after the physical and/or chemical restraint of the animals This was done in accordance with the zoo's management schedule and whenever containment was necessary for obtaining biological samples Laboratories responsible for the analysis in this study provided 1.5 ml Eppendorf tubes containing DNA/RNA Shield™ (2X Concentrate) 125 ml (ZymoResearch) for the collection of animal samples Each collected sample was properly identified with the animal's microchip number the samples were stored in transport containers and subsequently in -80 °C freezers at the Laboratory of Integrative Biology (ICB/UFMG) to maintain their integrity and viability Viral RNA was extracted from swab samples (rectal and nasal) using the PureLink™ RNA Mini Kit (Invitrogen™ These tests were performed using the iTaq™ Universal Probes One-Step (Bio-RAD™ The diagnosis was carried out by RT-PCR following the CDC 2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel protocol The samples underwent a concentration and purification process using the RNA Clean & Concentrator™-5 kit (Zymo Research™ USA) to concentrate the amount of viral RNA and eliminate potential contaminants The cDNA was synthesized using the SuperScript™ IV First-Strand Synthesis System (Thermo Fisher Scientific™ Sequencing libraries were prepared using the xGen™ SARSCoV-2 Amplicon Panel xGen SARS-CoV-2 S Gene Amplicon Panel (Integrated DNA Technologies™ USA) following the manufacturer's instructions Multiplex PCR was used to enrich the target sequences Sequences that had the expected sequencing quality parameters (coverage greater than or equal to 60% of the genome) were used in our study Shimodaira-Hasegawa-like approximate likelihood ratio test (SH-aLRT) was used to calculate the branch uncertainty in the phylogeny Black dots denote the locations of the cages each identified with the lowest taxonomic classification among the individuals housed within Red circles mark cages where animals tested positive for RT-PCR while blue points indicate successfully sequenced animals Timeline of samples collected at the Belo Horizonte Zoo from November 2021 to March 2023 Blue dots represent the number and moment of sample collection from November 2021 to January 2022 when the zoo reduced visitor entry Black dots represent the number and moment of sample collection from February 2022 to March 2023 when the zoo was open for visitors Black bars represent the positive samples found in each collection Phylogenetic analysis inferred by maximum likelihood method The tree presents three new SARS-CoV-2 animal genomes 220 SARS-CoV-2 animal genomes and 530 SARS-CoV-2 human genomes public available on GISAID EpiCoV database Each branch is filled according to the host from which it was isolated Purple circles represent the genomes generated in our study Bootstrap values for the most important branches are exhibited with the lineage classification the limitations of our study prevent us from definitively identifying the route of infection and further research is necessary to confirm these observations the specific dates and conditions of our study may have influenced the outcomes This discrepancy underscores the need for more comprehensive and long-term studies to gain a better understanding of SARS-CoV-2 transmission between humans and animals the monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 infection in wild and domestic animals is important for tracking the appearance of new mutations possible adaptation of the virus to new hosts and emergence of new lineages in circulation in that area The findings of this study underscore the significant risk posed by interspecies transmission of SARS-CoV-2 particularly in environments where humans and a diverse range of animal species are in close proximity The detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in 19.1% of the tested mammals at the Belo Horizonte Zoo and the successful sequencing of three animal samples highlight the virus's ability to infect multiple species potentially creating new reservoirs and facilitating viral evolution This research provides 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Emerg Infect Dis. 2010;16(1):1–7. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1601.081467 Download references Special thanks are extended to all employees of the laboratory PROTOVET Residents in Public Health with emphasis on human and wildlife health interface to the mammal management team at the Fundação de Parques Municipais e Zoobotânica – FPMZB de Belo Horizonte This work was supported by grants from UFMG – Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais CAPES – Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior and CNPq – Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico We acknowledge support from FAPEMIG (BPD-00820-22) Rede Corona-ômica BR MCTI/FINEP affiliated with RedeVírus/MCTI (1227/21); Instituto Todos pela Saúde—ITpS (Chamada 01/2021-C1294); CNPq (315592/2021-4 INCT-One CNPq 405786/2022-0); FINEP (0494/20 01.20.0026.00); CAPES (Finance Code 001) Fundação de Parques Municipais E Zoobotânica - FPMZB Rafael Otávio Cançado Motta & Herlandes Penha Tinoco Diego Menezes Bonfim & Renato 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not currently available for this article “A film that is perhaps best described as a visual poem a tribute to the past and the people who resided within it.” The past is a place that we all frequently visit – but depending on which memories we evoke these voyages into our personal histories can either bring joy or discomfort César Augusto Acevedo uses this ambiguity as the foundation for Horizonte his extraordinary sophomore film in which he tells the story of the ghosts of a mother and son revisiting places from their past including their ancestral home and the villages where they grew up A hauntingly beautiful and sometimes disturbing film that blends psychological drama with magical realism this story cuts to the core of what it means to be human in a manner that is poignant which are all reactions that don’t necessarily seem compatible in theory but which the director effectively conveys in a more complex and engaging way than we may have anticipated based on the premise Horizonte is a simple and evocative film focused on plumbing the emotional depths as the two main characters traverse the past coming to terms with uncomfortable truths and seeking some way to atone for their philosophical misdemeanors that occurred during their lifetimes the consequences of which they have to face as they remain suspended in this state of existential limbo but deeply moving in a way that feels earnest and like it is crafted from layers of thoughtful philosophical analysis It feels like a major step forward for Acevedo as an essential voice in contemporary global cinema which is only growing stronger as a result of such visionary young directors taking bold risks and creating work that reflects not only their own personal quandaries something that has only grown stronger as a result of more diverse voices being given such a platform The message at the heart of Horizonte is made clear in its opening moments since it is obvious that Acevedo sees very little use in crafting a film built on ambiguity to the extent that it becomes difficult for the viewer to understand the direction it is moving at any given point This film is simply about the experience of being haunted by ghosts of the past with the only difference here being that this story is told from the perspective of the deceased themselves We follow along as they navigate various existential crises related to their reflections on the lives they have recently lost watching them as they make their way through this indeterminate time and place in which they have been spiritually resurrected it sounds somewhat absurd and perhaps like a botched attempt at profundity intricate direction it becomes absolutely extraordinary This is a Beckett-like story of meandering souls seeking meaning in a world that has grown increasingly bleak and who seem to be doomed to an eternity of sauntering aimlessly through an environment that they only vaguely recognize attempting to interact with people who are unaware that they are constantly being observed Horizonte offers an unconventional glimpse into the past following these individuals as they drift through what we can assume is some kind of purgatory (although such a word is intentionally never used along with many other terms that relate to the afterlife) showing their gradual realization that the past present and future are all combined in a bundle of existential despair Acevedo challenges religious and social conventions looking at the destructive nature of humanity particularly in our incessant need to default to some form of colonialism In order to bring this film to life the director employs a unique style that is perfectly aligned with his vision and the intentions he has for the narrative we find that Horizonte is a film that evokes a very eerie with Acevedo establishing a specific mood that guides the story pushing us through this sometimes unsettling depiction of reality and giving us invaluable insights into the existential strife experienced by the characters Both tonally and visually the film is an absolute marvel and we find that the two elements work in communion with one another – the distinctive atmosphere is buttressed by the visual elements with the compositions by cinematographer Mateo Guzmán standing out as some of the most gorgeous of the year as well as the use of colors and the fact that the film oscillates between showing these characters from afar at one moment and in extreme close-up in another (as well as a few in which we literally see the surrounding terrain from their point of view) creates an intentionally disorienting experience implying that we have access to some parts of their psychological state It ultimately becomes a voyeuristic view of a war-torn country focusing specifically on the hollow shell of society left behind in the aftermath and to fully understand the film and what it represents it helps to simply surrender to the madness that surrounds the film and allow ourselves to follow the hypnotic paths down which we are gradually led It’s deeply unconventional and slightly unsettling in a way that can be difficult to comprehend at times but it is clear that understanding the nuances of this film is not entirely necessary; instead it becomes a sensory experience which is conveyed brilliantly throughout the film carefully curated by a director wholeheartedly dedicated to quite an unconventional but nonetheless daring premise This is a film that is perhaps best described as a visual poem a tribute to the past and the people who resided within it and therefore the filmmaking is as important as the performances delivered by the actors cast in these challenging roles The two protagonists are portrayed by Claudio Cataño as the young man who is filled with remorse and apoplectic rage after his premature death and whose arrival back in the world he had left only moments before further adds to his confusion; and by the legendary Paulina García a woman who struggled to provide for her family and ultimately died at the hands of the same child she is now accompanying through the afterlife The two leads are perfectly aligned with Acevedo and his vision tempering their performances to match his style and the overall intentions of the material Neither of them goes too broad and they constantly resist the temptation to play to the rafters The entire reason Horizonte succeeds is because everyone on both sides of the camera is in sync with one another existing on the same wavelength of philosophical ambiguity where even one instance of doing too much or too little could alter the entire trajectory of the film – a film that is far more effective as a piece of narrative storytelling when it maintains a consistent tone The element of surprise is also very important and it falls to Cataño and García to facilitate these moments where the audience is caught off-guard since these essentially pad the film and make it a far more complex earnest sense of wanting to explore the past The supporting cast is populated by strong performances and while most of them appear only for one or two scenes and usually exist only to advance the plot involving the two leads and Acevedo shows himself to be as able a writer for actors as he is a storyteller and visual stylist Horizonte is a film that questions human nature and takes us on an existential odyssey in which it addresses some of life’s most challenging questions while evoking the past and looking at the direction in which the present world is moving Here this takes the form of an uncomfortable rapidly declining empire built on imperialism and despair Making sense of the film is both difficult and redundant – this is not a work that demands so attempting to do so will not only frustrate viewers seeking a more directly didactic account of these themes but also remove the mystical luster that lingers over every frame The film is composed of an endless stream of nightmarish images which can be disturbing or beautiful depending on our perspective It takes us on a metaphysical journey as we follow these characters seeking answers to questions that are quite simply impossible to resolve and the conclusion is that we are constantly trapped in a cycle of repetition; one that cannot ever be changed in which we are constantly atoning for the sins of the past whether committed by ourselves or the ancestors that came before us This leads to the film becoming quite a daring piece of postcolonial literature but it is also truthful and offers a bleak but important glimpse into the subject matter Functioning as both a stunning visual achievement and a bittersweet elegy to the past and the people who populated it Horizonte is one of the year’s most fascinating It is a great introduction to Acevedo as a talented new voice in global cinema and a brilliant piece of storytelling that doesn’t give us the answers we want but rather insights into the human condition the likes of which are genuinely challenging and revolutionary By 2025-02-15T06:00:00+00:00 UK-France sales agent Alief has closed a suite of deals on Toronto Discovery supernatural drama Horizonte directed by Colombian Caméra d’Or winner Cesar Augusto Acevedo Mooov Film Distribution (Belgium and Netherlands) and Tarantula Distribution (Luxembourg) all with theatrical releases set for April Doc:co Films will release in Colombian cinemas from June A mother and her long-lost son journey through war-torn Colombia seeking redemption Producers are Colombia’s Inercia and France’s Cine-Sud Promotion which won the Caméra d’Or at Cannes in 2015.  ‘Ish’ and ‘Learning To Breathe Under Water’ will also feature Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland Principal photography scheduled for later this year Monday’s statement to reporters follows Truth Social Company’s latest foray into genre will open theatrically on October 10 Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud Arizona State University’s Hispanic Research Center relaunched last year to expand beyond arts and culture The Center now focuses on highlighting the nuanced differences among Hispanics in Arizona The Arizona State University Hispanic Mother Daughter program celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024 The program was designed to help first-generation college students get a degree and has expanded to help all students regardless of ethnicity Phoenix-based Xico is one of oldest ethnic arts organizations in the United States and is a leading organization promoting Latino and Indigenous culture through art and community engagement In this episode of “Horizonte,” we will talk to Founder and Executive Director of the Cultural Coalition and co-founder of Xico Join host Catherine Anaya for a new episode of “Horizonte.” “Horizonte” examines issues of particular interest to Arizona’s Hispanic community Anaya interviews experts on subjects from public policy to education to arts and culture an award-winning producer and writer best known for his work on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.” He is now the Deputy Director and Professor of Practice at Arizona State University’s Sidney Poitier New American Film School We will talk to Murrieta about his impressive career Learn more on “Horizonte,” airing Saturday at 6 p.m Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with diverse content from Arizona PBS. Enjoy a unique variety of programming, including arts, food, culture, public affairs, and fun activities for kids. Explore the rich history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans while delving into the fascinating world of renowned artists like Frida Kahlo. For more information and a full schedule of programs, visit our Hispanic Heritage Month page. we discuss the movement among young Latinos in the U.S who want to reclaim their Hispanic heritage but who don’t speak Spanish The “No Sabo Kids” movement is a social media phenomenon and joining us for the discussion is Stella Rouse Director of the Hispanic Research Center and Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University Governor Katie Hobbs named Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona State Supreme Court She is the first Hispanic and person of African descent on the court and is highly regarded among the legal community She will talk to “Horizonte” host Catherine Anaya about her new role The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra will pay tribute to the music of Tex Mex music super star Selena who was gunned down as her fame was skyrocketing Vocalist Isabel Marie Sanchez will sing Selena’s hits accompanied by the orchestra Sanchez will join “Horizonte” to tell us more an Arizona State University assistant professor in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts about his new book titled “Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States.” This book tells the history of the rise of undocumented youth social movements in the U.S Don’t miss “Horizonte” on Saturdays at 6 p.m Xavier Gutierrez was the first Latino to be the president of a National Hockey League team founding organizations to elevate Hispanics in the sports industry Gutierrez joined us to talk about his new ventures which is hosted by the group ALL In Education is an effort to ensure individuals from the communities most impacted by education inequities are the ones making decisions for all students we’ll learn about ALL In Education from Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Parra “Horizonte“ has explored a range of important issues affecting Arizona’s Hispanic community We’ve compiled a list of key topics and expert interviews from past episodes to provide valuable insights and information In a “Horizonte” episode ahead of the 2024 election Catherine Anaya discussed this growth with political consultants Lorna Romero Ferguson a partner at the political consulting firm Veridus They explored how demographic shifts and key issues like inflation and housing prices impact Hispanic voters The conversation highlighted how new Democratic candidates like Vice President Kamala Harris could change the electoral landscape and engage the Latino community in Arizona Stream this episode for an insightful discussion on how the growing Latino electorate is influencing the political landscape and its implications for the future of U.S This shift has raised critical questions about the motivations behind Latino voting patterns and what they signify for the future of American politics Watch Ramos’s insights offering crucial context for understanding the evolving dynamics of Latino support in America and the potential consequences for both parties moving forward we dove into the crucial role of the growing Latino population in the upcoming 2024 presidential election Associate Professor at the School of Transborder Studies at ASU and Senior Analyst at BSP Research provided expert insights into the significance of the Latino vote Discover how more than 36 million Latinos will be eligible to vote in 2024 setting a new record according to Pew Research noting a shift of Latino voters towards independence and the potential decline in the Democratic share Watch this episode for an in-depth analysis of how the Latino electorate is shaping the political landscape and what it means for the future of elections in the U.S we explored the innovative Latino Data Hub developed by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute shared insights into this groundbreaking platform designed to provide free access to bilingual data on the well-being employment and education of the Latino community Dominguez-Villegas explained how users can navigate over 130 different indicators and view data at various geographic levels in the hub Stream this episode for an in-depth understanding of this first-of-its-kind data platform and its potential impact on the Latino community In this episode Phoenix City Council members Betty Guardado and Laura Pastor discussed the proposed Phoenix Latino Cultural Center They outlined the significance of this initiative particularly in light of the upcoming bond measure in November Guardado and Pastor emphasized the center’s role in celebrating and educating about the Latino community which constitutes a significant portion of Phoenix’s population They addressed how the pandemic delayed progress but expressed confidence that the bond measure alongside other proposals related to economic development The goal is to construct the center within the next five years reflecting the community’s longstanding advocacy for this cultural milestone The construction of the Horizonte wind power project commenced in 2021 Antofagasta region The Horizonte wind farm located in Chile’s Antofagasta region It is on the track to become the largest wind farm in Chile and the second largest in Central America The project involves an estimated investment of approximately $900m The project achieved a significant construction milestone in June 2024 with the completion and installation of 81 out of the planned 140 wind turbines The commissioning plan for the wind farm includes an initial stage of energisation of 70 wind turbines in the northern area of the project The energisation of the park’s southern area alongside the commissioning of a high-voltage line and substation The Horizonte wind power project lies 130km north-east of Taltal and 80km east of Paposo town in the Antofagasta region of Chile The first phase of the Horizonte wind farm incorporates 140 units of E-160 EP5 wind turbines The EP5 turbines feature a low-maintenance ENERCON direct E-160 drive bolstered by powerful inverter and permanent magnet generator technology the turbines are designed to withstand extreme temperatures and operate at wind speeds of up to 28 metres per second The turbines feature an efficient E-nacelle design which amalgamates complex requirements from production and installation into a single-levelised cost of energy optimised design The wind farm is projected to reduce up to 1.2 million tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide (CO₂)  emissions annually significantly contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and enhancing the country’s energy sustainability The first wind turbines were energised through the Parinas substation in May 2024 which enabled electricity to be fed into the National Electric System Colbun submitted an environmental impact assessment to extend the wind farm’s capacity from 816MW to 996MW in March 2024 The expansion includes the installation of up to 24 new wind turbines each with a maximum nominal power of 7.5MW It will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of 130,000 homes The construction of the expansion project is anticipated to begin in the second half (H2) of 2025 with an estimated investment of approximately $200m The expansion will utilise the temporary infrastructure from the original wind farm The expansion is expected to create up to 400 jobs with construction work expected to last approximately 18 months The new facilities will further contribute to offsetting up to 99,220t of CO₂ emissions a year Madeco, the cable wire manufacturing wing of Nexans, supplied 840km length of electrical conductors, primarily aluminium medium voltage cables Sigdo Koppers was awarded the engineering procurement and construction and balance of plant contract for the project The scope of work involves the engineering development It also involves expanding an existing substation 2×220kV transmission line and the supply and assembly of the medium voltage network was subcontracted by SKIC to connect the wind farm to the grid a wind turbine manufacturer based in Germany was selected to supply its 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Advertise on Cineuropa Logos and Banners TORONTO 2024 Discovery by Marko Stojiljković tread the path of redemption after a civil war marked by crimes and wrongful deaths in César Augusto Acevedo's sophomore feature including the Caméra d’Or at its premiere at Cannes – it seems destined for further festival exposure and maybe even a niche distribution in arthouse theatres and the road leads them across the realm to his memories where he faces his victims which is how memories and reflection actually work Its dark dream logic and magical realism are complemented with equally sinister and minimal production design (courtesy of Marcela Gómez Montoya) There is a note of elegance in Mateo Guzmán Sánchez’ cinematography that is often drenched in fog which is an apt metaphor for both the war and the memories of it especially when it comes to rotating movements in long takes while the fading out of the characters from scenes is also a nice touch by editors Soledad Salfate and Camila Beltrán This gritty but tense visual style is accompanied by an equally impressive soundscape thanks mainly to the original score by Harry Allouche The biggest challenge is laid upon the leading duo of actors given that Acevedo’s script often presents them with long monologues slow and painful experience but for all the right reasons since the road to redemption is never an easy one to take especially after a lifetime of inhuman acts it is a masterfully made film that leaves the viewer with a lasting impression and serves as a second step in César Augusto Acevedo’s filmmaking career that we've been waiting and hoping for for a long time Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive more stories like this directly in your inbox Ana Cristina Barragán’s The ivy stands particularly tall among the winners of the Films in Progress section   31/03/2025 | Industry | Market | France/Europe/Latin America The event brings cinematic heavyweights and emerging voices to the forefront, offering a platform for experimental essays, festival hits and premieres, along with local co-productions   21/02/2025 | Luxembourg 2025 A mother and her son, both ghosts, tread the path of redemption after a civil war marked by crimes and wrongful deaths in César Augusto Acevedo's sophomore feature   10/09/2024 | Toronto 2024 | Discovery The former sees world premieres of 12 European productions, whilst the genre strand will host the North American premiere of Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes hit The Substance   26/07/2024 | Toronto 2024 Trends, rumours and hypotheses abound on the nebulous home stretch prior to the press conference that will reveal the Official Selection on 11 April   04/04/2024 | Cannes 2024 The second feature by Colombia’s César Augusto Acevedo and the first feature by Brazilians Carlos Papá Guarani and Augusto Canani are joint winners of Toulouse’s Work-in-Progress Grand Prize   25/03/2024 | Industry | Market | France Paulina García is leading the cast of the second feature by the 2015 Golden Camera winner, which is produced by Inercia Films and Ciné-Sud Promotion   18/11/2022 | Production | Funding | Colombia/France These projects hailing from all over the world will take part in the nineth edition of the market, organised within Venice Production Bridge which is unspooling 2 - 4 September   01/07/2022 | Venice 2022 | Venice Production Bridge 02/05/2025goEast 2025 Review: My Magical World 30/04/2025Films / Reviews – Italy Review: San Damiano 30/04/2025Hot Docs 2025 Review: King Matt the First 29/04/2025Films / Reviews – Italy Review: Storia di una notte 29/04/2025Films / Reviews – Peru/Spain Review: Kayara. 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All rights reserved Democratic support from Hispanics has fallen to its lowest level in four presidential cycles “Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and what it means for America.” Ramos “pulls back the curtain on these voters” to find out what motivates some Latinos to vote for issues and politicians that are against their own self-interest Don’t miss “Horizonte” on Saturdays at 6 p.m By 2024-10-14T13:00:00+01:00 BRAZIL: Construction started on Belo Horizonte’s second metro line on September 16 with a ceremony organised by metro operating concessionaire Metrô BH and the Minas Gerais state government The 10·5 km metro Line 2 will link Nova Suíça on Line 1 with Barreiro in the southwest of the city it is ‘committed to accelerating the schedule’ Metrô BH announced the purchase of 24 four-car metro trainsets from CRRC on June 10 The trainsets are already in production and are due to serve both lines 1 and 2 In October last year, Metrô BH awarded Alstom a contract to automate the existing Line 1 and the future Line 2 Alstom is to supply new signalling to support ATO as well as onboard equipment for the existing fleet plus the 24 newly purchased trains BRAZIL: Belo Horizonte metro operating concessionaire Metrô BH announced the purchase of 24 four-car metro trainsets from CRRC on June 10 The vehicles are to feature Automatic Train Operation equipment passenger information screens and large windows The final fit-out of the trains is still being undertaken .. 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Journalist John Washington is out with a new book titled “The Case for Open Borders.” In this book Washington makes his case by telling the story of characters impacted by the national border issue (ANS – Belo Horizonte) – On 18 December on the occasion of the 165th anniversary of the Salesian Congregation the Saint John Bosco Province of Belo Horizonte (BBH) launched the "Sempre Salê" project the project aims to recover photos and documents that portray the history of Salesian educative  and pastoral activities in School Units Parishes and Chapels in the States of Minas Gerais for the construction of a Digital Audiovisual Gallery The project was launched during a virtual meeting on the "Teams" platform which involved many collaborators from the Salesian presences of the BBH Province other initiatives promoted by the Church and the Salesian Congregation for next year were also mentioned in conjunction with the Province's initiative to remain committed to spreading the historical legacy of Don Bosco The Saint John Bosco Province was established on 11 December 1947 and established its headquarters at the Saint Francis de Sales Salesian school in the Riachuelo district of Rio de Janeiro It included the States of Espírito Santos the Province headquarters moved to the Salesian College in Belo Horizonte In September 1976 it moved to the current headquarters at Bairro Dom Cabral The provincial activities are linked to education the Province also won the "100 best Brazilian NGOs to donate to" award for the fifth time The award for the best NGOs takes into account aspects such as governance To participate in the project and share a memory related to the Province of Belo Horizonte, you can fill out the appropriate form, available at this link. More information is available on the Province's website ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements we dive into the incredible journey of Jose Hernandez who rose from humble beginnings as a migrant farmworker to become a NASA astronaut Born into a family of migrant workers in Mexico Hernandez spent much of his childhood moving across the U.S yet his fascination with science and dedication to education ultimately led him to earn degrees in electrical and computer engineering Hernandez never gave up on his dream of space travel he was finally selected in NASA’s 19th class of astronauts he achieved his goal of becoming a crew member on the space shuttle His story of perseverance and resilience is so powerful that it inspired the 2023 film “A Million Miles Away,” where actor Michael Peña known for his role in “The Martian,” brings Hernandez’s life to the big screen Hernandez credits his work as a migrant farmworker for instilling a strong work ethic and unwavering perseverance His parents’ teachings about resilience became the foundation that kept him pushing forward despite the obstacles encouraging them to see themselves represented in fields like science and space He believes it’s important for Latino kids to see a role model who “looks like them” and “talks like them,” proving that with determination dedication and a journey that spans the fields of Mexico to the stars highlights the power of resilience and the importance of representation Fabricio Moreira wins the 2024 Olympia qualification Written by Roger LockridgeLast updated on August 25th The full order of finish for this contest is below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Max Titanium (@maxtitaniumsuplementos) [Related: Why Bodybuilders Recommend Doing Leg Curls Before Squats] Moreira winning was not a surprise to fans who follow the 212 division He was ninth at the 2023 Olympia 212 contest in Orlando and made his 2024 season debut at this show The second-year pro won this competition with a perfect score from the judges This finish may have been the biggest surprise of the competition Morais was unknown before this show but will be on fans’ and fellow competitors’ radar going forward Morais received unanimous second-place votes on the scorecards This was Coelho’s 2024 season debut. His most recent contest was the 2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro, where he placed second overall behind winner Naser Mohamed. Coelho has been on the Olympia stage before but not since 2021 when he finished 12th The cutoff for qualifying for the 2024 Olympia is Sept The final 2024 Olympia qualifying event for the 212 division is the UK Pro in London The competitor list for that show was not announced at the time of this article’s publication Featured Image: @musclecontestinternational on Instagram Roger "Rock" Lockridge has been writing professionally for 10 years and has been training for 20 His work in the fitness industry has been seen in numerous outlets and has been a part of coverage for several events including the Mr He's also shared his own personal success story in several interviews and articles Lockridge lives in West Virginia with his wife and son The views expressed on this site may come from individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of BarBend or any other organization BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting Copyright © 2025 · BarBend Inc · Sitemap the Federal Government received over 104 repatriated Brazilian nationals who landed at the Fortaleza International Airport (Pinto Martins) and the Belo Horizonte International Airport The group was composed of 79 men and 25 women most of whom (86,5%) between 19-50 years old; there were also seven children and teenagers 76 were transported with the support of the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira /FAB) to Belo Horizonte National Secretary at the Brazilian Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship every effort is being made to ensure a dignified return to the deported individuals “The guideline is that as soon as the aircraft lands on Brazilian soil these individuals immediately regain their full citizenship rights Handcuffs and restraints are removed and they receive proper treatment,” emphasized Teixeira “There are doctors here if we need assistance Our reception has been great.” He lived in the United States for 10 years One of the passengers required assistance in obtaining personal documents “She went there as a baby and is returning to Brazil at the age of 50 we are providing support so that she can access documentation,” Teixeira explained She was directed to the Civil Police to regularize her situation Fourteen individuals requested shelter upon arrival in the state of Ceará Four others had outstanding legal issues with the Brazilian Justice System and were taken into custody by the Federal Police INTEGRATION – The federal initiative involves multiple ministries and agencies including the Ministry of Social Development and Assistance and Hunger Eradication (Desenvolvimento e Assistência Social Família e Combate à Fome); the Ministry of Health (Saúde); the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Relações Exteriores); the Ministry of Defense (Defesa); and the Federal Police (Polícia Federal) The coordinated effort also includes state secretariats the Federal Public Defender's Office (Defensoria Pública da União) and airport concessionaires Fraport Brasil and BH Airport “We strengthened the Federal Government's infrastructure in cooperation with the state government the Federal Police and the Brazilian Air Force establishing a protocol to ensure proper reception and service provision for these individuals,” stated Bruno Teixeira coordinated efforts across various sectors and managed the logistics of receiving repatriated individuals the ministry verifies the vaccination status of those deported they have direct access to the Municipal Health Secretariat for medical support DREAM – Public Defender Celso Gabriel de Rezende highlighted the importance of this reception structure “Those who are arriving had a dream of leaving the country and it became a nightmare after their deportation The State is receiving these individuals with dignity The currently favorable situation of the Brazilian labor market may facilitate the re-insertion of the deported individuals “The country is undergoing a moment of full employment and a favorable economic outlook This will help the people who are returning to restart their lives,” he said TRANSPORTATION – For those without a place to stay upon arrival the Federal Government is providing temporary shelter with food and accommodation as well as covering transportation expenses to ensure their safe return to their cities of origin “We established a partnership with the National Land Transport Agency (Agência Nacional de Transportes Terrestres /ANTT) allowing us to transport these passengers to the bus terminal The agency is also coordinating with land transport companies to provide free transportation so they can proceed to their final destinations,” explained Paulo Victor Resende projects manager at the MDHC Executive Secretariat.