On World Book Day, Mayor Eduardo Paes announced that UNESCO named Rio de Janeiro the World Book Capital for 2025. He vows to initiate new reading programs. Significantly, Rio becomes the first Portuguese-speaking city with this honor. The municipal government will now organize literature-focused events. Starting next year, initial steps begin. Known institutions like the […]
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