FGTS Pays Out R$ 13 Billion in Profit
FGTS distributes R$ 13.04 billion in profit on 31 July 2025. Learn who qualifies, how to calculate your share, and how to check your balance.
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FGTS Profit 2025: How to Calculate Your Share
FGTS distributes R$ 13.04 billion in profit to 138.2 million workers on 31 July 2025. Learn how to calculate your share and check your balance.
Fiocruz Signs Deal for New Monthly HIV Pill
Fiocruz and MSD signed a deal to produce Alimatravir, a once-monthly oral HIV PrEP pill, in Brazil. Phase 3 trials ongoing; Anvisa approval required.
Measles Alert: Free Vaccination in São Paulo Cities
Brazil's Health Ministry recommends indiscriminate measles vaccination in São Paulo, São Bernardo do Campo and Guarulhos. Get the free MMR vaccine at
Yellow July: Fight Against Viral Hepatitis in Brazil
World Viral Hepatitis Day on July 28 anchors Brazil's Yellow July campaign. Learn why hepatitis A, B and C are dangerous and how to prevent them.
How Botafogo supports its 12 foreign players
Botafogo's 12 foreign players rely on a club liaison, Spanish-speaking teammates and Brazilian veterans like Alex Telles to adapt to Rio.
Brazil Proposes Injectable HIV PrEP in Public System
Brazil's Ministry of Health proposed adding cabotegravir injectable PrEP to SUS. Conitec will review this HIV prevention initiative next.
Injectable HIV Prevention May Join SUS in 2025
Brazil's SUS may add injectable HIV prevention drug cabotegravir (GSK) in 2025. Conitec review starts next week. Learn what this means for public
HIV Infections Fall, but Funding Threatens Gains
Global HIV infections dropped 40% since 2010 to 1.2 million in 2025, but UNAIDS warns funding cuts threaten progress at AIDS Conference in Rio.
How to Finance a Medical Degree in Brazil
Six expert tips on financing a medical degree in Brazil: compare private loan options, repayment terms up to 20 years, and guarantor requirements.
Bolsa Família July 2026: NIS 6 paid on 27 July
Bolsa Família July 2026: NIS ending in 6 is paid on 27 July. Average benefit R$ 679.19, minimum R$ 600, plus top-ups for children and pregnant women.
Grandparents and Kids: More Than Just Babysitting
Brazilian psychologist Dina Frutuoso explains why grandparents are essential for children's development — and why the "spoiling" stereotype is
Real Estate Consortium in Brazil: Key Benefits
Brazil's real estate consortium market tops R$ 283 billion in credits. Learn how this interest-free property buying system works and who it suits best.
Uber Moto Credentialed in São Paulo but Still Suspended
São Paulo credentialed Uber for motorcycle taxi rides after a court order, but Uber Moto stays suspended. Here's what riders and drivers need to know.
Brazil May Require Photos With Every Traffic Fine
Brazil's PL 544/26 bill would require traffic cameras to attach violation photos to fines, boosting driver transparency and right to appeal.
Brazil: Baby Hospitalizations Triple Before Winter
Brazil SBP data: infant hospital admissions jump 191% from February to May. Doctors warn parents to act in autumn, not winter. Key warning signs explained.
Blind Mom Mel Reis: New Ways to Raise Her Daughter
Blind mother Mel Reis, 43, raises 2-year-old Sofia independently using touch and sound. Her story challenges prejudice about disability and parenthood.
The Feed Can Wait": Crescer's Parent Movement
Brazil's Crescer launches "O Feed Pode Esperar", urging parents to rethink their screen time and its impact on children's emotional bonds
Strength Training in Pregnancy: Is It Safe?
Can pregnant women lift weights? Yes — experts explain why it's safe in low-risk pregnancies, what adaptations are needed, and who should avoid it.
Angolan Migrant Sadila: Family Seeks Answers
Sadila, a 20-year-old Angolan migrant in São Paulo, vanished on June 20, 2026. His family demands answers as the community rallies under #SadilaPresente.