Iguaçú

British

/ iɡuaˈsu /

noun

a river in SE South America, rising in S Brazil and flowing west to join the Paraná River, forming part of the border between Brazil and Argentina. Length: 1200 km (745 miles)

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The twist cast a cloud over von der Leyen's plans to join the leaders of Mercosur members Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in Foz do Iguacu, home of the famed Iguacu waterfalls, for the signing.

From Barron's

"I hope that my friend Macron and Italy's Prime Minister Meloni take responsibility," he said, adding he hoped the EU would be bringing "good news" to Foz do Iguacu.

From Barron's

"Our research took us to remote parts of the world from the Amazon jungle and Iguaçu River basin in Brazil to Snowdonia national park in Wales and The Trossachs in Scotland," said Dr. Liam Nash, lead author of the study and recent PhD graduate from Dr. Kratina's lab at Queen Mary.

From Science Daily

Experts from the participating countries gathered at a centre of operations in Foz do Iguaçu, a city on Brazil's border with Argentina and Paraguay, from 12 March to 2 April.

From BBC

The tense atmosphere was evident at Lula’s rally in Nova Iguaçu, where spectators were frisked for weapons and Lula’s chest bulged with a bulletproof vest.

From Los Angeles Times

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