The 45th-47th United States President
Donald J Trump
From The Editors Desk
Hello!
Starting the year with a positive mentality is important. An attitude of courage and optimism is important and brave. If you can’t forgive, forget it, but move on, If you can’t forget, move forward, nobody or nothing is allowed to live in your head rent free for too long.
Everything has a time frame, beginning, middle and end, it is inevitable. If you like me has been left behind, and survived a loved one being there for yourself is a major accomplishment and it is necessary. It is part of loving yourself.
Finding a new love is also a major thing. God sometimes brings you right to your door. Believe me! It is an amazing moment. Love is within your heart and it is rooted to your soul, and that way must be,
For 2025, I wish for all the lonely hearts out there, a lot of new findings and experiences, searching is part of the human journey, never give up, worry when you no longer have the will to choose or look for something better. For now, we home you enjoy this episode of About US.
Always choose better! Good reading!
Laiz Rodrigues Editor in Chief
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Coming To America
*Grupo CALONE® leva tecnologia DBIPro© para a Copa do Mundo 2026 e revoluciona contratações de personalidades para marcas*
O Grupo CALONE® anunciou a expansão de suas operações para os Estados Unidos, com foco na Copa do Mundo de 2026. A empresa levará sua tecnologia exclusiva, o DBIPro©, para monitorar os marcadores de Audiência, Autoridade, Influência, Presença e Reputação digital (AAIPR) durante o mundial. O objetivo é fornecer dados precisos para que marcas tomem decisões mais assertivas sobre seus investimentos e campanhas ao longo do evento.
O DBIPro© é uma ferramenta de gestão inteligente (BI) desenvolvida pelo Grupo CALONE®, que analisa dados para garantir o retorno sobre investimento (ROI) em AAIPR. Com essa tecnologia, a empresa assegura que as marcas distribuam seus orçamentos com maior precisão, evitando decisões baseadas em suposições. Além disso, a ferramenta será um recurso essencial para ajudar as marcas na contratação de personalidades para suas campanhas durante o mundial.
*Escolha de personalidades baseada em dados*
Uma das grandes inovações que o Grupo CALONE® traz para a Copa do Mundo 2026 é o uso de sua tecnolo-
gia para orientar marcas na escolha de personalidades para campanhas publicitárias. O DBIPro© permitirá identificar, com base em dados, as personalidades mais alinhadas aos objetivos e ao público das marcas, garantindo que os entregáveis sejam atingidos e otimizando o impacto das campanhas.
Marcelo Calone, CEO do Grupo CALONE®, reforça a importância dessa inovação para as marcas:
> "Com o DBIPro©, as marcas terão a certeza de que estão investindo nas personalidades certas, com o maior potencial de retorno. Nosso objetivo é eliminar a subjetividade na escolha de influenciadores e celebridades, oferecendo uma análise baseada em dados para garantir que cada campanha atinja os resultados esperados, tanto em alcance quanto em engajamento."
*Oportunidades únicas na Copa do Mundo 2026*
A Copa do Mundo de 2026 será realizada no Canadá, Estados Unidos e México, marcando a primeira vez que o torneio será sediado por três países simultaneamente. Com a ampliação para 48 seleções, o evento promete ser o maior da história, oferecendo oportunidades significativas para marcas que buscam visibilidade global.
CALONE
Com a presença do Grupo CALONE® e sua tecnologia DBIPro©, as marcas não apenas terão acesso a análises detalhadas e em tempo real para tomar decisões estratégicas, como também contarão com suporte na escolha de personalidades que possam maximizar os resultados das campanhas publicitárias.
*Campanhas mais assertivas com garantia de ROI*
O trabalho do Grupo CALONE® durante o mundial será crucial para empresas que desejam ter campanhas de alto impacto e gerar resultados tangíveis. A análise criteriosa dos dados de AAIPR e a seleção assertiva de personalidades garantirão campanhas otimizadas, alinhadas com os objetivos das marcas e com os desejos do público.
> "Nossa missão é utilizar a ciência de dados para transformar o mercado de publicidade e marketing esportivo, garantindo que cada investimento das marcas durante a Copa do Mundo 2026 seja maximizado. A escolha de personalidades será estratégica e focada em resultados reais", conclui Marcelo Calone.
*Sobre o Grupo CALONE®*
Com expertise em gestão de dados e inteligência de mercado, o Grupo CALONE® é referência em soluções para campanhas de alto impacto. O DBIPro©, sua tecnologia exclusiva, vem revolucionando a forma como marcas contratam personalidades, gerenciam suas campanhas e garantem ROI em diversas áreas, especialmente em eventos de grande porte, como a Copa do Mundo.
Sua MARCA nossa INTELIGÊNCIA
*CALONE® Group takes DBIPro© technology to the 2026 World Cup and revolutionizes hiring personalities for brands*
The CALONE® Group has announced the expansion of its operations to the United States, with a focus on the 2026 World Cup. The company will bring its proprietary technology, DBIPro©, to monitor Audience, Authority, Influence, Presence and Digital Reputation (AAIPR) markers during the World Cup. The goal is to provide accurate data for brands to make more assertive decisions about their investments and campaigns throughout the event.
DBIPro© is an intelligent management (BI) tool developed by the CALONE® Group, which analyzes data to ensure the return on investment (ROI) in AAIPR. With this technology, the company ensures that brands distribute their budgets more accurately, avoiding decisions based on assumptions. In addition, the tool will be an essential resource to help brands hire personalities for their campaigns during the World Cup.
*Data-driven choice of personalities*
One of the great innovations that the CALONE® Group brings to the 2026 World Cup is the use of its technology to guide brands in choosing personalities for advertising campaigns.
DBIPro© will make it possible to identify, based on data, the personalities most aligned with the objectives and audience of the brands, ensuring that deliverables are achieved and optimizing the impact of campaigns.
Marcelo Calone, CEO of the CALONE® Group, reinforces the importance of this innovation for brands:
“With DBIPro©, brands will be sure that they are investing in the right personalities, with the highest potential return. Our goal is to eliminate subjectivity in the choice of influencers and celebrities, offering data-driven analysis to ensure that each campaign achieves the expected results, both in reach and engagement.”
*Unique opportunities at the 2026 World Cup*
The 2026 World Cup will be held in Canada, AND Canada, the United States and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by three countries simultaneously. With the expansion to 48 teams, the event promises to be the largest in history, offering significant opportunities for brands seeking global visibility.
*With the presence of the CALONE® Group and its DBIPro© technology, brands will not only have access to detailed and real-time analysis to make strategic decisions, but will also have support in choosing personalities who can maximize the results of advertising campaigns.
Unique opportunities at the 2026 World Cup*
The 2026 World Cup will be held in Canada, the United States and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by three countries simultaneously. With the expansion to 48 teams, the event promises to be the largest in history, offering significant opportunities for brands seeking global visibility.
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With the presence of the CALONE® Group and its DBIPro© technology, brands will not only have access to detailed and real-time analysis to make strategic decisions, but will also have support in choosing personalities who can maximize the results of advertising campaigns.
*About the CLONE® Group*
With expertise in data management and market intelligence, the CALONE® Group is a reference in solutions for high-impact campaigns. DBIPro©, its exclusive technology, has been revolutionizing the way brands hire personalities, manage their campaigns and guarantee ROI in several areas, especially in large events, such as the World Cup.
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Welcome Back Mr. President
Going back to 2020 when he was removed from the White House, there was a dark feeling of wrong and injustice. During the following years, a number of disastrous actions were taken, It has been all wrong, inconsistent unfit and ill. All 4 Biden Years! Derivative from partial insanity or dementia, call it what you wish, the Biden Administration felt more as a punishment to the American people than an effort. There wasn’t a moment of satisfaction, we have experienced, economical challenges, unheard of border crisis, injustices, disrespect to family values. We were challenged to an impossible reality. The hardest four years.
For President Trump, the numerous accusations, judgments, persecutions, it was equally hard, but he never gave up. He fought like a giant, he showed us the system can’t win. Even with 2 attempts against his life, he got up and said FIGHT! And that was and is the biggest lesson he could teach the American people. Months later the people voted, and fought, they showed that standing together, to undo all the wrongs was possible! We can’t imagine what could be another four years under Kamala administration. For what is worth, voting felt liberating. We are all hoping for four years repairing the mistakes, rebuilding a great country in need of a strong leader. America is a giant, powerful, great and unique. Nobody is more qualified to be our commander in Chief. God knows.
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Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States of America
Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States, returning to the White House after overcoming persecutions and two assassination attempts in one of the most remarkable political comebacks in U.S. history.
Trump recited the oath of office shortly after noon at an intimate inaugural inside the Rotunda of the Capitol. The ceremony was moved indoors because of below-freezing temperatures in the nation’s capital.
The 78-year-old Trump raised his right hand and took the oath of office using a Bible his mother gave him in 1955 that was stacked on a second Bible used by President Abraham Lincoln for his 1861 swearing-in. JD Vance was sworn in as vice president right before Trump.
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said in a roughly 30-minute inaugural address. “From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world.
We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer during every single day of the Trump administration.”
Trump arrived at the Capitol to applause and chants of “USA! USA! USA!”
He replaces Joe Biden, who sat near Trump as the new president railed on the “radical and corrupt” government he is inheriting.
Calling his inauguration “liberation day,” Trump declared “a tide of change is sweeping the country” as he painted a bleak picture of a nation overwhelmed by crime from an “invasion of our country.” He said the Biden administration “cannot manage even a simple crisis at home” and accused his predecessor of providing “sanctuary and protection for dangerous criminals” who have entered the country illegally.
“All of this changes starting today,” Trump said, adding that he has a mandate to reverse the “horrible betrayal” of the Biden administration
In prime seating behind Trump on stage were Trump’s and Vance’s family members, the president’s Cabinet nominees and billionaire executives including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Trump is just the second former president to return to office after losing an election, joining Grover Cleveland who arrived back in the White House for his second term in 1893.
President Trump Inauguration
Now the 45TH-47TH President
A ‘revolution of common sense,’ Trump says
Trump’s return to power marks a seismic change across the federal government. He enters claiming an election “mandate” to enact sweeping changes after winning every battleground state and the popular vote. The new Trump era is expected to be even more aggressive than the president’s tumultuous first four years in office, when he was twice impeached but acquitted by the Senate.
“From this moment on, America’s decline is over”
Trump campaigned on big promises in his election victory over Democrat Kamala Harris to bring down consumer prices, root out the so-called “deep state” from the federal government, begin mass deportations of immigrants in the country illegally and undo Biden’s policies on climate, energy, transgender rights, cryptocurrency and on a list of other issues.
Trump and his advisers have said the new president would take more than 100 executive actions described by allies as “shock and awe” during his first day in office with a focus on “sealing” the U.S.-Mexico border and levying new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.
Trump outlined some of the orders in
his address, including declaring a national emergency at the southern border, carrying out his “drill, baby, drill” agenda to increase oil production, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and making it the official policy of the federal government to recognize only two genders: male and female.
“With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense,” Trump said.
“It’s all about common sense.”
Trump’s next four years are expected to showcase an ever more populist GOP, one that has turned away from free markets toward protectionism and away from international alliances toward an “America First” mentality. Introduced in Trump’s first term with tariffs on China, renegotiated trade pacts and hostility toward NATO, these ideas will be more fully expressed in a second Trump administration.
Trump said the U.S. is “taking back” the Panama Canal, He said the U.S. would enter into a new era of space exploration on Mars under his watch. “We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars” Trump vowed.
PRESIDENT TRUMP INAUGURAL 2025
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Brics expansion: new partner states added
Entering the new year, Brics wecomes nine new partner countries to the bloc.
After admitting four new members in 2024, BRICS officially welcomed nine new nations as partner countries on January 1, 2025.
Two of these are from Latin America, three are from southeast Asia, three are located in other parts of Asia and one is from Africa.
NEW BRICS PARTNER COUNTRIES
Thirteen countries were invited to become Brics partners at the 16th Brics summit held in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024.
Partner countries are states that do not automatically have full membership but will work towards membership in the future.
Economy Middle East states that partner countries will have the opportunity to propose initiatives but will not participate in the approval of documents or voting.
Nine of these states accepted the invitation. These countries include Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan,
Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, Nigeria and Uzbekistan. However, four countries have not as yet responded. They include Algeria, Turkey and Vietnam.
BRICS MEMBERS
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates joined Brics as member states on 1 January 2024.
Membership was offered to six countries during the 15th annual Brics Summit held in Johannesburg in August 2023.
This included Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE accepted the invitation and became Brics members in January 2024.
Argentina initially agreed to join the group but with a change in government in December 2023, the country overturned the initial decision, thus preventing Argentina from joining Brics as a member in January 2024.
While Argentina rejected the invitation, Saudi Arabia still had not made a formal decision as of the end of 2024.
Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations
Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group’s presiding country, Brazil, announced Monday.
Indonesia’s candidacy was endorsed by BRICS leaders in August 2023, according to the foreign ministry of Brazil, which holds the group’s presidency for 2025. However, the world’s fourth most populous nation opted to formally join the bloc only after the formation of its newly elected government last year.
“The Brazilian government welcomes Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS,” the government said in a statement. “With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation.”
Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement Tuesday said that it reflects Indonesia’s increasingly active role in global issues, and its commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation. “Indonesia views its membership in BRICS as a strategic step to increase collaboration and cooperation with other developing countries, based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and sustainable development,” said the statement.
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Brazil will chair the BRICS in 2025, confirming that all member states have approved Indonesia's accession.
This event was part of the actions aimed at expanding the bloc and approved at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg in 2023.
But then Indonesia decided to postpone the official accession until the formation of a newly elected government, and President Prabowo Subianto took office last October.
Mexico detains almost half a million migrants heading to US in the last quarter
Mexican security forces have detained about 475,000 irregular migrants since October, authorities said on Friday, as U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs unless it stops illegal migrants from arriving at the shared border.
Nearly half a million migrants being detained between Oct. 1 and Dec. 26 suggests measures intensified towards the end of the year.
Since the start of the year, some 900,000 migrants have been detained, the government said earlier this month.
“We think it’s a model that works, that can always be improved, but that has responded very
satisfactorily to this (migration) phenomenon,” Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente said on Friday.
Speaking alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum at her regular press conference, he said the number of migrants detained at the shared border fell 81% in mid-December when compared to a year earlier.
Israel Ibarra, a researcher on immigration issues at the Colegio de la Frontera Norte, said the increase in detentions was in part due to “the commitment to reduce the transit of people in mobility through Mexico and to the United States” made by Sheinbaum in a recent call with Trump.
The call between Sheinbaum and Trump took place in late November after the Republican threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada if those countries do not stop the arrival of drugs, mostly fentanyl, and migrants.
“The greatest national security threat to the American people is posed by these open borders. The social cost has consistently been well in front of the American people. But I don’t think we’ve talked enough about the financial burden to taxpayers and the fiscal impact.
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has done a great job. Studies suggest this cost is upwards of $400 billion, but their cost estimate is $150 billion.
The lion’s share of that cost is borne by state and local governments. State and local governments can’t borrow or print money like the federal government, so they have to balance their budgets by either absorbing this cost through raising taxes or they have to cut services to their citizens.”
President Biden created this crisis on day one when he signed his first actions that have undermined border security and encouraged illegal immigration. Despite the unprecedented surge in illegal immigration, the Biden administration chose to deny that there was any problem at all. As a matter of fact, just 11 months in they called it quote cyclical or seasonal. They continue to insist that the border is secure at about the 28-month mark.”
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We are allowing the flow of drugs, we are allowing the flow of criminals into the country. I’m from Lancaster County, 2000 miles from the border. We have hundreds of fentanyl deaths in our region. It’s a real problem that we have in every single city, every single area of the country really has been affected by the Biden Administration’s policy on the border.”
We are allowing the flow of drugs, we are allowing the flow of criminals into the country. I’m from Lancaster County, 2000 miles from the border. We have hundreds of fentanyl deaths in our region. It’s a real problem that we have in every single city, every single area of the country really has been affected by the Biden Administration’s policy on the border.”
Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA):
“Opposition to illegal immigration is not opposition to legal immigration. In fact, the people I find who are the angriest about illegal immigration are the legal immigrants who have played by the rules, waited patiently in line, and are now watching millions of illegal migrants cut in line in front of them. And if we’re going to encourage and reward illegal immigration, which is a clear and consistent policy of the Democrats today, then there’s no point in legal immigration.”
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX):
“This notion that people flowing across the border, I heard one of my colleagues on either side of the aisle talk about the benefits of parole, that somehow that was fixing the system. Is that not in fact, a backdoor way to dump more people into the United States rather than having them visibly come across the border, enraging the American people rightfully, and rather fly them into the United States to the tune of 400,000 people last year, including the State of Texas and the state of Florida, and fly them into the country under parole when the law requires a case by case analysis.”
“The federal government spent over $66 billion on illegal immigrants in 2023. According to FAIR, does anyone here want to guess how much we’ve spent on homeless veterans in 2023? Anybody want to guess? $66 billion on illegals and $3 billion on people who have laid down their lives for this country.”
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI):
The cartels are operating as brokers and playing all sides against the middle to create the environment that, because of their use of drones because of their use of different submersibles, because of all the things they use, that there are probably things that we don’t see that are tied together for the benefit of those against us.”
The Bottom Line:
The House Budget Committee’s hearing on the “Cost of the Border Crisis” revealed the uncomfortable truth about the cost of President Biden’s border crisis.
We continue to Sound the Alarm on the cost of the border crisis. American taxpayers are paying at least $150.7 billion in order to cover the costs of President Biden’s open border policies. This cost burden on the American taxpayer is in addition to the failed economic policies of this Administration. All Americans are paying the price for Biden’s radical policies, and we exposed their true cost.
Source: House.org Department of Homeland Security
What do Michael Jordan, Mateus, and Maye Musk have in Common with Immigrants?
Resilience and courage are essential for turning hardships into opportunities in the challenging journey of immigration. What can Michael Jordan, Ilson Mateus, and Maye Musk teach immigrants seeking new horizons in the United States? This article delves into how these remarkable individuals' stories of perseverance and success offer valuable lessons in determination, adaptability, and resilience.
Understanding these lessons could be the key to overcoming adversity and building a successful path in a world of constant changes and challenges. Resilience is the defining trait of those who immigrate to the United States. Over the past five years, this word has gained significant prominence, carrying a profound meaning: resilience is the ability to adapt to and overcome difficult situations. It's about confronting challenges, emerging stronger through learning, and taking actions that enhance our journey, regardless of location. Immigrating to the United States is a complex and challenging decision. For those who leave behind family and friends, arriving alone to start a new life can be particularly tough.
Those who come ahead of their spouse and children may endure a period of sadness, homesickness, loneliness, and tears filled with struggles and difficulties. Along with language barriers and adjusting to the American way of
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life, the world is now facing tensions, with governments adopting policies that burden global populations with failed socialist and communist. concepts. Despite this, the United States upholds democracy and freedom of speech as cornerstones for its citizens.
Resilience is essential for victory. It is through defeat that we learn and prepare to move forward.
I recall the example of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players ever. When asked what made him a winner and the best in the world, he mentioned that he missed over 9,000 shots, lost 300 games, and, when given the chance to make the game-winning shot, failed 27 times.
Let, people only remember his successes. This example is perfect for those seeking to migrate to America: you must work, hustle, and fight daily, often without help.
You might not know but Ilson Mateus, one of the most prominent entrepreneurs in Brazil, owner of the country’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, and several other investments.
Even when they live in Brazil, some Brazilians are examples of success and wealth.
Fatherless and starting to work at seven, he amassed an immeasurable fortune and continues to reside in Brazil. However, his children and grandchildren are preparing to move to the U.S. winner.
His story is a prime example how a tough life and resilience shape a true winner.
Another inspiring figure is Maye Musk, mother of Elon Musk. Now 76, Maye is a renowned model walking on international runways. She began her life at the age of 15 and, at 31, after divorcing an abusive husband, built a career as a nutritionist and model while raising her family. Her children are all examples of success: Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX; Kimbal Musk, own-
er of The Kitchen Next Door restaurant chain and founder of the philanthropic organization Big Green; and her daughter, an executive at a major company.
They all are the product of their mother’s resilience, who faced challenges and losses with faith and confidence. As the saying goes, An optimist sees a solution to every problem, while a pessimist sees a problem in every solution, resilience is vital for those who immigrate.
If you are not mentally anddphysically prepared for the adversities, you may feel lost and regret or even consider returning to Brazil or your country of origin. Resilience is the courage to move forward for what is best for you and your loved ones — your parents, spouse, children, and friends.
Imagine embarking on a safari in Africa. No matter how well-prepared you are, you’ll inevitably face the unpredictable: the animals’ reactions and your responses to them. This comparison, though stark, is apt.
The United States can be likened to a’‘civilized jungle,’ with native competitors who have studied at the best American universities and enjoy every advantage.
As Brazilians and Latinos, we hail from developing countries with significant challenges and injustices, but we've learned to be resilient. That resilience, preparation. and determination will set you apart in this 'civilized jungle'
Brazil is currently experiencing a political crisis. With a Supreme Federal Court that acts with impunity and a Congress that is nearly submissive, it is steering towards a scenario similar to Venezuela and Cuba. Therefore, we immigrants have the advantage of being highly adaptable, a crucial trait in facing such challenges.
But we must not grow complacent. The comfort zone is dangerous and leads to stagnation.
If you wish to live in America, use every skill you've acquired (physical, mental,
Marco Rubio’s plans first trip as Secretary of State to Panama
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on his first foreign trip since taking office, with Panama as his primary destination.
This visit comes amid heightened tensions following President Donald Trump controversial remarks about reclaiming the Panama Canal. Rubio’s trip, scheduled to begin in late January and extend into early February, will also include stops in Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.
The visit to Panama is particularly significant given Trump recent statements suggesting the U.S. might use military force to take back control of the Panama Canal.
During his visit, Rubio is expected to address two key issues on the Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda, curtailing illegal migration and discussing the future of the Panama Canal.
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Panamanian officials have strongly opposed Trump’s comments, with President José Raúl Mulino asserting that “the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to belong to Panama”
Rubio’s trip aims to reinforce diplom atic ties and address regional concerns, particularly in light of Trump’s aggressive stance on the canal.
The visit will also provide an opportunity for Rubio to engage with leaders from other Central American countries, focusing on issues such as migration and regional stability.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining raised a record-breaking amount, making a donation of $352,218 to Orange County charities.
This marked a 30% increase over 2023 and surpasses the program’s previous record set in 2020. This year’s Visit Orlando Magical Dining was presented by Orlando Health.
Visit Orlando Magical Dining Designed to celebrate Central Florida’s vibrant culinary scene and encourage locals to try new dining experiences, this year’s program featured $40 and $60 pre-fixe menus at 150 of the region’s top restaurants, including MICHELIN Guide honorees, with $1 and $2 from every meal going directly to local charities.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining has raised over $2.9 million for local charities since launching the charity fundraising component in 2009.
This year’s primary beneficiary, The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, helps families recover from hardship while promoting environmental sustainability. Through innovative programs, The Mustard Seed has repurposed over 160,000 mattresses, diverting nearly 4 million cubic feet of waste from landfills.
To expand the impact of this year’s donation, Visit Orlando awarded $3,000 to nonprofits in each of Orange County’s six commission districts. These organizations were selected for their creative approaches to fostering thriving,
sustainable communities—the theme of this year’s charity efforts. The recipients are:
Hope Along the Way – Supporting families through life’s challenges.
New Image Youth Center – Empowering youth with educational resources.
Next Step Foundation – Promoting recovery and wellness in the community.
United Against Poverty – Offering tools to improve lives and livelihoods.
WASH Foundation – Advocating for clean water and sustainable practices.
CDA “WE Care” – Building strong, compassionate communities.
“Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining not only shines a spotlight on the incredible culinary talent throughout our destination but also strengthens the community by supporting meaningful local causes,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando.
“This year’s program was our largest to date, with 150 restaurants participating, including 25 new venues and nine MICHELIN Guide honorees—and the results are evident with the donation raised.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Generated Record to Support Orange County Charities
We are deeply grateful to all diners and restaurant partners whose contributions are transforming lives and helping build a sustainable future in Central Florida.”
“We’re truly thankful to our local community and visitors from beyond Orlando for supporting these nonprofits through their participation in Magical Dining,” said Erick Hawkins, chief administrative officer, Orlando Health, and Visit Orlando board member.
“With this record-breaking year, we’re especially excited to continue seeing how this extraordinary program’s impact enhances the health and wellness of our community.”
With 150 participating restaurants, diners had more options than ever to experience Orlando’s culinary excelence. Four restaurants were recognized for their standout contributions to the program:
Summer House on the Lake: Top performing new restaurant: $40 menu
Chayote Barrio Kitchen: Top performing new restaurant: $60 menu
The Oceanaire Seafood Room: Largest increase in meals served year over year
Seasons 52 – Orlando: Top performing restaurant overall
Visit Orlando is The Official Tourism Association® for Orlando, the most visited destination in the United States, Theme Park Capital of the World® and No. 1 meeting destination in the country. A not-for-profit trade association that brands, markets and sells the Orlando destination globally, we represent more than 1,600 member companies comprising every segment of Central Florida’s tourism community.
Source: Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining gerou uma quantia record para apoiar instituições de caridade do Condado de Orange na Florida
O Visit Orlando's Magical Dining arrecadou uma quantia recorde na csmpanha de 2024, resultando em uma doação total de US$ 352.218 para instituições de caridade de Orange County.
Isso marcou um aumento de 30% em relação a 2023 e supera o recorde anterior do programa estabelecido em 2020. O Visit Orlando Magical Dining deste ano foi apresentado pela Orlando Health.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining foi criado para celebrar o vibrante cenario culinário da Flórida Central e incentivar os moradores a experimentar novas experiências gastronômicas, o programa deste ano apresentou menus pré-fixados de US $ 40 e US $ 60 em 150 dos melhores restaurantes da região, incluindo os homenageados do Guia MICHELIN, com US $ 1 e US $ 2 de cada refeição indo diretamente para instituições de caridade locais.
O Visit Orlando's Magical Dining arrecadou mais de US$ 2,9 milhões para instituições de caridade locais desde o lançamento do componente de arrecadação de fundos para caridade em 2009.
O principal beneficiário deste ano, The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, ajuda as famílias a se recuperarem das dificuldades enquanto promove a susten tabilidade ambiental. Por meio de programas inovadores, foram reaproveita-
dos mais de 160,000 colchões, direcionando quase 4 milhões de pés cúbicos de resíduos de aterros sanitários.
Para expandir o impacto da doação deste ano, o Visit Orlando concedeu US$ 3.000 a organizações sem fins lucrativos em cada um dos seis distritos da comissão de Orange County.
Essas organizações foram selecionadas por suas abordagens criativas para promover comunidades prósperas e sustentáveis - o tema dos esforços de caridade deste ano. Os destinatários são:
Esperança ao longo do caminho –Apoiando as famílias nos desafios da vida.
New Image Youth Center – Capacitando os jovens com recursos educacionais.
Next Step Foundation – Promover a recuperação e o bem-estar na comunidade.
Unidos Contra a Pobreza – Oferecendo ferramentas para melhorar vidas e meios de subsistência.
Fundação WASH – Defendendo água limpa e práticas sustentáveis.
CDA “WE Care” – Construindo comunidades fortes e compassivas.
“O Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining não apenas destaca o incrível talento culinário em todo o nosso destino, mas também fortalece a comunidade ao apoiar causas locais significativas”, disse Casandra Matej, presidente e CEO da Visit Orlando.
“O programa deste ano foi o maior até hoje, com 150 restaurantes participantes, incluindo 25 novos locais e nove homenageados com o Guia MICHELIN - e os resultados são evidentes com a doação arrecadada. Somos profundamente gratos a todos os clientes e parceiros de restaurantes cujas contribuições estão transformando vidas e ajudando a construir um futuro sustentável na Flórida Central.”
“Estamos realmente gratos à nossa comunidade local e aos visitantes de Orlando por apoiarem essas organizações sem fins lucrativos por meio de sua participação no Magical Dining”, disse Erick Hawkins, diretor administrativo da Orlando Health e membro do conselho do Visit Orlando.
“Com este ano recorde, estamos especialmente entusiasmados em continuar a ver como o impacto deste programa extraordinário aumenta a saude e o bem estar da comunidade de Orlando
Com 150 restaurantes participantes, os clientes tiveram mais opções do que nunca para experimentar a excelência culinária de Orlando. Quatro restaurantes foram reconhecidos por suas contribuições de destaque para o programa:
Summer House on the Lake: Novo restaurante com melhor desempenho: menu de US $ 40
Chayote Barrio Kitchen: novo restaurante de melhor desempenho: menu de US $ 60
The Oceanaire Seafood Room: Maior aumento nas refeições servidas ano após ano
Seasons 52 – Orlando: Restaurante com melhor desempenho geral
Visit Orlando é a Associação® Oficial de Turismo de Orlando, o destino mais visitado dos Estados Unidos, Capital Mundial® dos Parques Temáticos e destino de reuniões nº 1 do país.
Uma associação comercial sem fins lucrativos que marca, comercializa e vende o destino Orlando globalmente, representamos mais de 1.600 empresas associadas que compreendem todos os segmentos da comunidade de turismo da Flórida Central.
Source: Visit Orlando Translation: Laiz Rodrigues the Hotspotorlando News
BOI BRAZIL STEAKHOUSE THE BRAZILIAN PRESENCE AT VISIT ORLANDO’S MAGICAL DINING
BOIBRAZIL Steakhouse was established in 2013 at the heart of the Brazilian corridor, on International Drive. It was created with the idea of bringing to the United States treasured family recipes of daily foods which are part of the Brazilian routine.
Brazil is a place of exquisite tastes, and it has already established this trademark everywhere in the world. Millions of people visitors arrive to Brazil and experience the remarkable recipes. It is important to mention, that Brazil was discovered by Portuguese Navigator Pedro Alvarez Cabral on their pursuit to the Fountain of Youth on 1500. But it was also colonized by several European Nations, such as Holland, Spain, and Germany, That presence is to this day very strong in the South of the Country, including in the Culinary.
The North of Brazil is the home of more flavors and strong spiced seasoned food. Due to hottest weather in the country, the most beautiful beaches and even dunes, the North East is where the strong, resilient Brazil is and of course reflects in the regional culinary.
BoiBrazil was originated from the South of Brazil, farmers and growers the agricultural backbone of the country, and consequently the base of great familiar recipes. Everything is fresh and original. All visitors from Brazil and other countries have for 12 years had the opportunity to savor this masterpieces.
From the top meats? Beef, Chicken, Pork and Lamb, roasted and carved at your table, to the gourmet Salad Bar with items to delight any palate, and the side hot dishes, the traditional White rice and black beans, home made Mashed potatoes, beef Risotto, Caramelized Bananas, Pasta in butter sauce, all to satisfy every wish, either the ones visiting
Orlando internationally or Brazilians missing homemade food, it is the place to try the best Orlando can offer to experience Brazilian culinary.
The decision to be a part of Visit Orlando’s Magical dining was prime to our latest success. It opened doors to new clients, and gave us more experience at the corporate scenario. In all, the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful event is priceless and we thank Visit Orlando for that. We are very proud, said Nelson Ramos, founder and CEO at BOIBRAZIL.
“We hope we can continue this partnership in the future and continue to help the Orlando community”.
By Laiz Rodrigues the Hotspotorlando news Editor in Chief International Marketing
Orlando was not named the City Beautiful for nothing, It has many beautiful places and Parks filled with Nature and relaxation.
The Blue Jacket Park is one of them. For over 30 years, this site served as the Orlando Naval Training Center and was “home” to thousands of service personnel known as “Blue Jackets.”
In 2000, the City of Orlando designated 75 acres of this historic site as a public park to serve its citizens with a special place for reflection and physical renewal.
Navy History Wall
The Navy History Wall is located in Blue Jacket Park which sits on the site of the former Orlando Naval Training Center parade grounds. For over 30 years Navy recruits made the transition from civilian to sailor at this site. The Memorial Wall is 10 panels that tell the story of the Navy’s history in Orlando in pictures and words including the mission, and several panels describing the recruit experience, the Lone Sailor, the female Blue Jacket Recruit statue and what the Navy is doing today in Orlando. The history wall, statues, pier monument and compass rose are located at the south end of Blue Jacket Park in front of the baseball fields.
Blue Jacket Park-Orlando FL
Navy History Wall
The Navy History Wall is located in Blue Jacket Park which sits on the site of the former Orlando Naval Training Center parade grounds. For over 30 years Navy recruits made the transition from civilian to sailor at this site.
The Memorial Wall consists of 10 panels that tell the story of the Navy’s history in Orlando in pictures and words including the mission, and several panels describing the recruit experience, the Lone Sailor, the female Blue Jacket Recruit statue and what the Navy is doing today in Orlando. The history wall, statues, pier monument and compass rose are located at the south end of Blue Jacket Park in front of the baseball fields.
The Blue Jacket address is located at 2501 General Rees Ave, Orlando, FL 32802. Visit and bring your family. It is a grear place to create memories
By Laiz Rodrigues
Photos By Hotspotorlando
Dakar Rally 2025
Dakar Rally 2025
Second generation Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team line up two new talents for 2025 Dakar Rally America’s Corbin Leaverton and Portugal’s Gonçalo Guerreiro will form the second generation of Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team for Dakar Rally.
With 4 original offroad junior program racers graduating to Ultimate C category this year, Leaverton and Guerreiro will be making their first stein Dakar Rally 2025 in Challenger class.
The second generation of the program comes after former youngsters land seats in Ultimate category – Seth Quintero (Toyota), Cristina Gutiérrez (Dacia), Mitch Guthrie Jr. (Ford) and Guillaume de Mévius (MINI)
America’s Corbin Leaverton and Portugal’s Gonçalo Guerreiro will both be making their Dakar debuts in Saudi Arabia next January driving Taurus T3 Max
The Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team has already produced Dakar winners Challenger class with Cristina Gutiérrez, while Guillaume de Mévius came second in the Ultimate class in 2024 edition
Corbin Leaverton follows in the footsteps of fellow Americans Quintero and Guthrie Jr. as he swaps the sand dunes of Southern California for the deserts of Saudi Arabia. 23-year-old already has a string of World Off-Ro Championship (WORCS) and Best In The Desert (BITD) wins back as well as Red Bull Scramble Series title in the States.
- “I’m proud of my performances in this year’s Red Bull Scramble Series because those races take in all different types of terrain, conditions as rivals. I enjoy being able to show up anywhere and be competitive rather than being a one trick pony,” says Corbin Leaverton.
The “The Dakar is simply the biggest challenge there is in off-road racing, It a big leap from Southern California. Different cars, different styles of racing cultures. Dakar is simply the biggest challenge there is in off-road racing, It is a big leap from Southern California. I want to follow in their footsteps and reach the Ultimate class.” - One of the graduates of the Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team, fellow Californian Seth Quintero commented e there is in off-road racing, It a big leap from Southern California. Different cars, different styles of rac
on the importance of the program and the challenges Corbin will face transitioning to international racing.
“I was with the junior team from the beginning, and I owe my career to this program. It was a challenging start with the car being developed. It instilled a lot of work ethic for me and it was one of the most amazing things that happened during that period –records, wins, etc.
I don’t think there’s a better way to start racing Dakar Rally than with a junior team.”
- Joining Leaverton in this year’s Junior Team intake is Gonçalo Guerreiro.The 23-year-old has built himself a reputation in Portugal, helped by a victory in the SSV class at the 2022 Portuguese Cross-Country Championship plus three Baja Portalegre 500 wins.
“ - “I started driving fast cars at 17 years old, it’s a passion I share with my dad and I’m proud of my journey so far. I was Portuguese champion in 2022 and after that I moved to FIA races.” –Gonçalo Guerreiro
- “This year I raced the Baja Morocco, and I finished second overall. After the race we stayed in Morocco to do some more testing with the Taurus T3 Max with our focus switching the Dakar. I think there are the two reasons why we all love the Dakar, because it’s a challenge and an adventure”
- The trip to Northern Africa was Guerreiro’s first time racing in the dese and his first time inside the Taurus T3 Max and it finished in a podium the young racer.
- Since its inception in 2019, Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team has be scouting and providing growth opportunities to new generation of offro racers. As well as being part of a professional team set-up, members of the program also benefit from a mentor scheme that has proven successful with the Red Bull Junior Team in openwheel racing.
- The latest Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team recruits will face a steep learning curve when they arrive at their debut Dakar Rally. The two-week, 10 000 kilometer race over the sands of Saudi Arabia remains motorsports’ most intense adventure. The action starts on January 3 in Bisha and finishes days later on January 17 in the heart of the Empty Quarter desert.
Rio Carnival 2025 to Elevate Global Festivities with Unmatched Energy and Diversity
The 2025 Rio de Janeiro Carnival is poised to cement its position as the world’s most spectacular cultural celebration. Promising a blend of tradition, innovation, and diversity, this year’s festivities aim to attract record-breaking attendance and captivate revelers from every corner of the globe.
A Celebration of Joy and Tradition
Starting February 1st
Kicking off on February 1st, the street carnival will transform Rio’s streets into a vibrant mosaic of music, dance, and joy. The 2024 carnival welcomed an astounding 6 million participants, but 2025 is set to surpass these numbers as even more revelers join the festivities. Iconic “blocos” (street parties) will bring the city to life, catering to diverse age groups and preferences, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Extended Parade Schedule Brings
More Spectacle to Marquês de Sapucaí
In a historic first, the Carnival’s Special Group parades will span three days, offering an extended schedule of samba school performances. From February 28th to March 4th, the Marquês de Sapucaí Sambadrome will host five days of breathtaking events. The Special Group parades, running from March 2nd to March 4th, will feature four samba schools each night, showcasing unparalleled artistry and storytelling.
This new format has proven immensely popular, with tickets selling out as early as September 2024, leaving only a few VIP “camarotes” available. The extended schedule also encourages visitors to stay longer in Rio, providing ample opportunities to explore the city’s many other attractions.
Brazilian Celebrities During Carnaval
DANIELA ALBUQUERQUE
Brazilian actress, presenter, and television host who is known for her work with the RedeTV network on several programs including Sensational.She is also known for her Carnival appearances including in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2024
Below famous Soccer player CAFU with his girlfriend and lower TV Host Adriana Colin
Directed by
Ranelle Golden.
With Chris Mulkey, Andrew Rogers, Chelsea Gilson, Dana Sparks.
Director: Ranelle Golden
Stars: Chelsea Gilson, Grace Field
Genre: Romance
Writer: Ranelle Golden, Shawn Golden
Ranelle Golden the movie Producer, is Macro Vision Films Co-Founder, Screenwriter, Producer & Director Ranelle Golden is an award-winning Director, Screenwriter, Producer, and Author.
Her multitude of talent extends to experience in music, writing, film, and television. Ranelle has written over 50 screenplays, produced several TV pilots, a short series on Amazon, two features in 2019 (Don’t Shoot the Messenger and Always With You) as well as multiple music videos, commercials and more. She ran a successful performing arts school where over 400 students attended, during her time.
She has published multiple children’s books. Ranelle brings her corporate experience in Management and Accounting to her productions. She is truly a "creative" who has experience in every division of the industry. Whether it be music, writing, television and film, coupled with drive and ambition, she is unstoppable.
Part of the movie was recorded in Orlando with the support of Jupiter Properties-Khalid Muneer and is Produced by Ranelle Golden. You can see the complete cast here
Chris Mulkey Chelsea Gilson
Dana Sparks Andrew Rogers
Grace Field
From my Desk - Life Resolution
The year of 2024 came as a storm. Personally it was a yaear dedicated to health concerns and unfolded in a very surprising way. All around, we watched people making important decisions for the wrong reasons. We sometimes forget how our motivations can change as fast as we say ok.
I don’t think people realize how essential it is to understand and absorb the idea that as age progresses, more and more our body needs attention and and a comprehensive amount of dedication.
An example is how many of us gets an annual check up? How much attention do we give to minor headaches and pains. The journay to know our bodies require time and determination. It is though this journey that you can rewrite your future and avoid deadful diseases.
Many tipes of cancer don’t offer symptoms, we need to be vigilant. Exercise, suplements, a balanced diet will be your closest companions though life.
For younger humans, it may seem boring and many times, not important enough. Time flies when you are having fun until you don’t have fun anymore. Please, be vigilannt, be careful with yourself. You deserve a great life.
Until next time
Laiz Rodrigues Hotspotorlandonews Editor in Chief
A healthier 2025
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G O O D H A B I T S
Simple daily habits to supercharge your health in 2025 Drink a glass of warm water first thing in the morning to kickstart your metabolism and flush out toxins Adding lemon can boost vitamin C levels and support digestion.
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Try for at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily. This can include walking, yoga, strength training, or dancing. Regular exercise enhances cardiovascular health, boosts mood, and improves sleep quality
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CONSIDER THIS
Making a goal to better your health should not be just a new resolution, but something to keep in mind to reward you with optimum shape in the years to come Understand that the older you get, you will depend more and more on your health. Here are a few minor ideas to start a great change.
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Establish a relaxing bedtime routine and aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep nightly. End your day by writing down three things you ' re grateful for. This practice fosters positivity, reduces stress, and improves overall happiness..
Ayesha Kamal Modern Islamic Art
Ayesha Kamal is a modern Islamic calligrapher based in Lahore, Pakistan.
Her work is recognized for details and precise strokes. She has been painting for the past 10 years and has the ability to translate beauty and energy onto the canvas creating a whole domain of colours and textures.
Ayesha’s paintings are widely displayed, exhibited and appreciated all around the globe. She has been documented and interviewed at BBC Urdu and many other international channels. She has done many hospitals, banks, army and government projects as well.
She is young and very gracious. I constantly thought about the obstacle she had to endure to get where she is, since women are not always on the spotlight in the Middle East, as she is. Her work requires concentration and detail, in every art pieve a little of her quiet exuberance shows,
Her work is sacred and exquisit, the world needs this gifted work.
Her statement
“I try to emphasize the message of the Quran through my art. I believe that your soul connects to a mystery as soon as you observe a piece of calligraphy whether you can or cannot understand what’s written.”
By Laiz Rodrigues
Exhibitions and Events
2013 – Painting was auctioned through ‘Eye For Art’ America in ‘Christie’s Auction’ Dubai.
2014 – Featured in ‘Shades of Pakistan’ catalogue.
2021 – Participated in international exhibition at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore.
2022 – Presented artwork in Expo, Lahore.
2022 – ‘Kollegium NEW’ Exhibition at Orsha Gallery, Vitebsk, Europe.
2022 – ‘Contemporary Art of Pakistan’ Exhibition at The National Library of Belarus, Europe.
2022 – Held a masterclass at The Central Library of Borisov, Europe.
2022 – ‘Colours of Pakistan’ Exhibition at Museum of History of Private Collections, Vitebsk, Europe.
2023 – Delivered a lecture at University of Management and Technology.
2023 – ‘November Gardens’ Art exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
2024 – ‘Arabic Calligraphy and Letters’ Exhibition at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2024 – ‘Splendors of Pakistan’ Exhibition at the National Library of Belarus, Minsk, Europe.
