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Ce projet politique, né au milieu des années 1980 sur les décombres de la dictature militaire, a sans doute pris fin ce 4 octobre. La question est désormais de savoir ce qui va le remplacer.
Political project born in the mid-1980s from the debris of a 21-year military dictatorship in Brazil is over, and the question now is what will replace it.
O projeto político que surgiu em meados da década de 1980, a partir dos escombros de uma ditadura militar de 21 anos no Brasil, chegou ao fim, e a questão agora é entender o que virá em seu lugar
Le scandale Banco Master secoue le Brésil à quelques semaines de l’élection présidentielle. Cette vaste affaire de fraude bancaire révèle un réseau d’influence qui touche la classe politique et la Cour suprême.
Tras diez meses de investigación, el caso del Banco Master apunta a que el banquero Daniel Vorcaro logró tomar como rehén al sistema político del país.
Smartwatch users should be wary of relying too heavily on these devices’ algorithmic measurements.
After ten months of investigation, the Banco Master case points to banker Daniel Vorcaro managing to take the country’s political system hostage.
Desde traumas psicológicos graves hasta la exposición a polvo neurotóxico, los socorristas de la Zona Cero siguen enfrentando riesgos importantes para su salud.
A new study shows what microbes and odors on human skin appeal to different species of mosquitoes.
From intense psychological trauma to exposure to neurotoxic dust, first responders at ground zero continue to confront significant physical and mental health risks.
Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.
Study suggests long-practiced strategy of taking out the heads of drug cartels may be missing underlying predictors of crime.
Each year, millions of Shiite Muslims walk to Karbala to honor Husayn, the prophet’s grandson, whose death continues to shape their faith.
Miami hosted several mega-events in 2026, but what will happen to tourism next year when the stadium lights dim?
Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.
Muslims were woven into both America’s founding population and its labor force, writes a scholar of Islam on the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Corporate layoffs cause confusion about a business’s future, but there’s a way for investors and employees alike to see if downsizing could lead to profitability.
If you want to help, an aid expert advises you to donate cash to nonprofits involved in local rescue and recovery efforts.
One law generally shields foreign governments and companies they own from lawsuits in US courts. Another lets many Cuban cases proceed, according to a new ruling.
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Professor of Civil Engineering, Florida International University
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Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, Florida International University
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Doctoral Student of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Brazilian Studies, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Florida International University
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Adjunct Instructor in International Crime and Justice, Florida International University
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Ph.D. Student and Transdisiplinary Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences Fellow, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University
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Dean and Professor of Hospitality Management, Florida International University
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Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida International University
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Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, Florida International University
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Associate Professor, Department of Counselling, Recreation, and School Psychology and the FIU Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Florida International University
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Associate Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy, Florida International University