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Photos: Granja FariaRicardo Castellar de Faria
a 49-year-old entrepreneur and owner of Granja Faria
has become the latest Brazilian to join the prestigious Forbes list of billionaires
Faria now holds the 21st position on the Forbes Brazil ranking
with an estimated net worth of U$3.11 billion
was born in Rio de Janeiro but built his fortune in Santa Catarina
where his family relocated during his childhood
His entrepreneurial journey began when he was 7 years old with a small ice cream cart business
now the largest commercial egg producer in Brazil and one of the biggest in Latin America
Granja Faria was established in 2006 in Nova Mutum
and has since grown into a powerhouse in the poultry industry
The company produces 16 million eggs daily and employs 2,700 people across 34 production units
Granja Faria is also a leader in free-range chicken farming
maintaining a flock of approximately 2 million birds
The company produces commercial and free-range eggs
Faria is the president of the Associação Catarinense de Avicultura (ACAV)
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His ventures have since expanded beyond poultry – 4 years ago, he founded Terrus, a grain company, and later acquired Fertifar, a fertilizer business, and Insolo, a company specialising in agricultural management for rural properties. All of these enterprises are grouped under the holding RCF Capital.
Granja Faria has also made headlines for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as donating 1 million eggs to flood victims in Rio Grande do Sul in May.
The state government said 26 municipalities have reported losses due to the storms of recent days and the cities of Rio Negrinho and Ascurra have declared a state of emergency
The municipality of Rio Negrinho reported that there are 80 people displaced due to heavy rains
Around 60 buildings and structures were damaged
Emergency rescue teams using sniffer dogs are searching for two people who are still missing in a landslide in Rodeio
Three bodies were recovered from the site earlier on 19 January
Around 190 people have been displaced and the municipal authorities have set up an emergency shelter
Rodeio recorded 173.1 mm of rain in 12 hours to early 18 January 2023
State Governor Jorginho Mello travelled by helicopter to the area but was unable to land near the site due to poor weather conditions
Around 5,000 customers were without power in Rodeio and around 3,200 in Ascurra
Several people were also displaced by flooding in Bom Jesus and a further 21 were displaced in the city of Ituporanga
Flooding was also reported in Benedito Novo
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To celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the world’s most widely read books, The Little Prince arrives at the RIOSUL shopping mall in Brazil and takes you on a tour of Living Books‘ very first exhibition
“In the Footsteps of the Little Prince” ✨
visitors will have the opportunity to rediscover the work by following the Little Prince’s footsteps as well as those of Antoine de Saint Exupéry
The original exhibition features more than 10 environments
Prepare to embark on an enchanting journey through the poetic and philosophical world of The Little Prince
The magic of the stars meets the vibrant landscapes of Rio de Janeiro in this unique exhibition
which will transport visitors of all ages into the pages of this timeless classic
Combining the essence of the story that has captivated hearts the world over with breathtaking landscapes
this exhibition is much more than just a literary showcase – it’s a deep immersion in a world of adventure
visitors will feel the atmosphere of the turn of the last century through the furniture
moments that speak of the pure gaze that only children have
the Little Prince has gained a legion of admirers who have lived in the hero’s learning and footsteps throughout their lives
the exhibition will be an opportunity to delve into every detail of the work alongside those they love and learn more about the life of the brilliant Antoine Saint-Exupéry
10:20 am to 9 pm / Sundays and vacations 12:20 pm to 8 pm
⭐ More information at livingbooks.com.br
10% of the ticket price will be donated directly to the Brazilian pediatric hospital “Hospital Pequeno Principe” and to a reference center for the treatment of children and adolescents
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Brazil counts 87 mining dams built using the same method
That design is risky if not monitored carefully
and experts have warned that a collapse could happen again in a country where neither the mining industry nor regulators have the situation under control
We looked at each of the 87 upstream dams to estimate if it could threaten populated areas
using geospatial analysis to estimate where the mud could flow if each of the dams failed
more than 1,000 people live in high-risk areas
That means they are downhill from the dam and within eight kilometers — the distance the mud flowed after the Brumadinho collapse
All of those dams were rated by the government at the same risk level
“I wouldn’t buy a home downstream of a tailings dam built in an upstream fashion,” said William F
a former president of the American Society of Civil Engineers
“And I wouldn’t allow my mother to rent or live in a home downstream of a tailings dam built in an upstream fashion.”
Here’s a look at where people may be at risk and which companies own the dams
as well as rough estimates of how many people live in high-risk areas:
a state whose name means “general mines,” has been the hub of Brazil’s mining industry for centuries
it still produces 53 percent of the country’s mining output
Source: New York Times analysis of data from Brazil’s national mining agency
Ownership is as reported by the mining agency
Embassy in Montevideo is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will visit Uruguay to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S
Appointments: You may schedule an appointment by sending an email to FBU.Argentina@ssa.gov
Please include in the Subject line “APPOINTMENT SSA – MONTEVIDEO”
Applying for Social Security Benefits: Bring originals and one copy of the following for all applicants: birth certificate and passport
If applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor’s benefits
divorce certificate and/or death certificate
Social Security Number Card Application: Bring a copy of your valid U.S. passport, Certificate of Birth Abroad or original birth certificate, and completed form SS-5FS
Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire (FEQ): Colloquially known as “proof of life” forms
these were mailed to individuals that have a mailing address in Uruguay
and receive benefits under Social Security numbers ending in 00 through 49
We are unable to accept FEQ forms if the last two digits of your Social Security number are 50 through 99 as you will receive these in the mail around June/July 2023
To learn more about the services offered by the Regional Federal Benefits Office visit https://cr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/
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Music and military service are in the blood of Carolyne Gonze
The saxophonist is the granddaughter of a conductor and niece of a Musician Sergeant in the Brazilian Army
Gonze had been able to pursue only her musical passions
an opportunity opened up that enabled her to unite her two vocations
the Brazilian Army was allowing women to enroll in its competitive exam for Musician Sergeants
Acceptance into the program is not easy: 1,818 men and 169 women between the ages of 18 and 26 applied for 56 openings
Gonze was one of six women admitted to the School for Musical Sergeants
they began the course at the Deodoro Military Village
I achieved my dream of joining the Armed Forces without the need to give up music,” Gonze said
This daughter of civil police officers already is setting an example for her younger brothers
18-year-old twins who will take the same competitive exam next year
The Musician Sergeants’ Course is another step in the ongoing process of opening the Brazilian Army to women
Only 5,464 out of the army’s 198,000 soldiers are women
The process of recruiting more women has been underway systematically since the early 1990s
when the Army School of Administration (EsAEx) accepted the first 49 women who passed a competitive exam
the Medical Sergeants’ Course opened its doors to women
This year’s course included 62 female graduates
They share their barracks with the six future Musician Sergeants
“Being a part of this class is a major responsibility
We’re opening new paths for women in the Armed Forces,” said flautist Joyce Souza
acquired through four years of studying sacred and classical music at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Southern Brazil
“I want to join the Army’s Symphonic Orchestra
saxophonist Bianca Christina Cardoso Santos wants to lead an army band
Men and women who enter the army through the Sergeants’ School can attain the rank of Captain
so I know I need to improve as a musician and climb the ranks,” said Santos
who studied at the Mercês Convent School of Music
The future musician sergeants begin their days with reveille at 6 a.m
they attend lectures and engage in a demanding exercise regimen
with the 1st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Group
It is only during the second year of the course
that the dedication to music becomes more prominent
“The pride that my family is feeling gives me strength to overcome this challenge,” said Stefani de Freitas Dagostim
who plays the euphonium and was a conductor and teacher with the Lauro Müller municipal band in Santa Catarina
Other doors in the Brazilian Army will open soon for women
states that women also may begin receiving combat training starting in 2016
Signed into law by Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff
the law gives the army up to five years to prepare for the integration of women into the Army Preparatory School (EsPCEx)
the officer training school at the Agulhas Negras Military Academy (AMAN) and the School for Combat Sergeants (ESA)
“A study is being carried out on the integration of women into the combat segment
We will have the first class in two years,” said Maj
the chief basic training instructor for sergeants in the 1st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Group
(Featured Photo: Saxophone player Carolyne Gonze
always wanted to be a musician and work in the military
I will combine my two vocations,” she says
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