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Once again: people rescued from degrading situations

Fifty-six people were rescued from working conditions similar to slavery in Uruguaiana, in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul. Among those found were ten teenagers aged between 14 and 17. People were found in the middle of the farm manually cutting red rice and applying pesticides without any type of protection. According to the Public Ministry of Labor (MPT), this is the largest rescue recorded in the city on the western border of RS. This is the second case registered in less than a month in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul. (The Globe)(I.e.

Beans disappearing from the plate?

De acordo com um estudo do Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Pública da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), a tendência é que o alimento deixe de ser consumido regularmente pelos brasileiros em alguns anos. A explicação é que no Brasil as pessoas estão perdendo o hábito de comer feijão diariamente, e, além disso, a pesquisa aponta que o aumento de preços do produto e o avanço dos alimentos ultraprocessados podem prejudicar o consumo da leguminosa. (with the BBC)

Pope Francis completes 10 years of pontificate

On March 13, 2013, the first South American pope in history arrived at the pontificate. After reaching the highest religious position in the Catholic church, Jorge Bergoglio began to make waves against conservative wings and become popular around the world. In his first act after being elected, back in 2013, Francis climbed onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica without any liturgical ornaments. (g1)

Yanomami statue at the Oscars

For the most anticipated moment in world cinema, a symbolic act is scheduled to draw attention to illegal mining in the Amazon. Yanomami Indians prepared an action for the ceremony, which takes place this Sunday (12). A statue of the Yanomami deity Omama will be given to the Oscar winners. Omama is considered the creator and protector of the Amazon. (CNN)

Oscar favorites

This Sunday (12) the most important awards ceremony in world cinema takes place, the Oscars. This year some established names emerge as favorites, and some surprises. For best film 'Everything, Everywhere at the Same Time' leads the favoritism. For Best Actress in 2023, the name of Cate Blanchett is nominated, who received her seventh nomination for her leading role in 'Tár'. As for Best Actor, all eyes are on Brendan Fraser and his performance in 'The Whale'. (UOL)

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