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São Paulo is the capital of the state of São Paulo, as well as the most populous city in Brazil, the Americas, and both the Western and Southern Hemisphere. Listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as an alpha global city, it exerts substantial international influence in commerce, finance, arts, and entertainment. It is the largest urban area by population outside Asia and the most populous Portuguese-speaking city in the world. The city's name honors Paul the Apostle and people from the city are known as paulistanos. The city's Latin motto is Non ducor, duco, which translates as "I am not led, I lead."

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Authorities recover 62 bodies from passenger plane after crash Brazilian authorities have recovered the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed into a gated community in Sao Paulo. Sky News - Published on August 10, 2024
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Taylor Swift Seems Back to Herself After Tragic Death of Fan in Rio de Janeiro Taylor Swift was back to herself during a Friday concert in Brazil after mourning the death of a fan just one week ago. TS hit the stage to perform in front of a packed crowd in São Paulo last evening.. TMZ.com - Published on November 25, 2023	Neymar's Partner, Newborn Baby Allegedly Targeted In Home Invasion Terrifying moment for soccer superstar Neymar's family -- three men reportedly broke into his partner Bruna Biancardi's Sao Paulo condo early Tuesday morning in an attempt to target her and their.. TMZ.com - Published on November 7, 2023
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