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Fabiana is manager, supply chain management for the Americas. She has more than a decade of global relocation experience, specializing in client services support, immigration, and supply chain management.

Supply Chain Alert: It’s Carnaval Time, so Watch Out for Business Delays

Throughout Central and South America, Carnaval means music, parades, and people having a lot of fun! It can also mean delays for assignees trying to book trips and conduct business. Here are a few tips for clients and their employees planning to travel during Carnaval time.

• This annual festival is a national holiday in many countries in Latin American. This year, it runs from Friday, February 8, until the following Tuesday, February 12.
• In Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval is one of the largest parties in the world, bringing in more than half a million foreign tourists each year.
• Brazilians turn [...] Read More

Supply Chain Alert: Carnaval Means Good Times, but Watch Out for Business Delays

Throughout Central and South America, Carnaval means music, parades, and people having a lot of fun! It can also mean delays for assignees trying to book trips and conduct business, so here are a few tips for clients and their employees who are planning on traveling during Carnaval time.

This annual festival is a national holiday in many countries in Latin American, running from Friday night, February 17, until noon of the following Wednesday, February 21. In Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval is one of the best-known parties in the world and also the largest, bringing in more than half a million [...] Read More

Brazil – Beaches, Beauty, and a Housing Bubble!

What comes to your mind when you think of Brazil? Probably thoughts of Carnaval, the beautiful white sand beaches, warm weather and pretty people. That is the reality for the common tourist! However, living in Brazil is a totally different ball game. 

Growing up in Brazil not only taught me how to be “street smart” but also how to be very flexible. I remember that the local currency changed its name at least three times. I also recall the first time that I was able to vote (which was also my father’s first time, due to the more than 40 years of Brazilian [...] Read More

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