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GDP grew 2,9% in 2022

Brazil's GDP (Gross Domestic Product) closed 2022 with growth of 2,9%, totaling R$9,9 trillion, reported this Thursday (02) the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics). Performance, however, was less efficient than in the previous year, when the Brazilian economy grew 5%. This represents a slowdown. (Uol)

Violence rate against women rises in 2022

“Visible and Invisible” research released this Thursday (02) by the Brazilian Public Security Forum and Datafolha pointed out that the year 2022 was difficult for women in Brazil, as indicators of violence against women rose. About 18,6 million of women reported being victims of aggression or violence. This is the highest percentage in the historical series. (g1)

Prouni registrations end on Friday

Registration for the University for All Program (Prouni) for the first semester of this year ends tomorrow (3). The deadline began last Tuesday (28) and interested students must access the Prouni page on the Ministry of Education's Single Portal for Access to Higher Education. (Brazil Agency)

Hunger Games actress reports sexual abuse

Actress Jena Malone reported in an Instagram post that she was sexually assaulted during the recording of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – The Finale, which was the last film in the saga. According to the actress, the crime was committed by a co-worker while filming the film in France. (Estadão)

Ammunition sales to Taiwan

The United States approved the sale of ammunition for F-16 combat aircraft worth US$619 million (around R$3,2 billion) to Taiwan — informed the Pentagon. The measure, according to China's reaction this Thursday (2), “serious harms” relations between Washington and Beijing. (AFP)

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