Brazil

• Friday, February 9th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Brazil and US to boost regional ethanol industry

  

  Ahead of US President George Bush's visit, Brazil announced plans to invest almost 5 billion US dollars over the next 10 years into biotechnology research involving renewable energy, agriculture and rain forest pharmaceuticals.

• Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Ruling could drastically cut traffic in Brazil's busiest airport

  

  Brazilian authorities have warned that up to 10.000 passengers could be stranded daily if a court ruling which for security reasons bans large aircrafts from operating in one of Sao Paulo's several airports, becomes effective next Thursday.

• Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Petrobras begins production in the Gulf of Mexico

  

  Brazil's government managed oil company Petrobras announced the beginning of production at the offshore Cottonwood field in the Gulf of Mexico, United States.

• Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Dengue alert issued in S America

  

  A health alert has been declared in Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia after an outbreak of dengue fever.

• Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Rio's Christ Redeemer competes for World Wonders title

  

  In a colorful ceremony full of music and dance, Brazil's Rio do Janeiro officially presented this week the candidacy of the impressive Christ Redeemer on the Corcovado hill as one of the modern world's seven wonders.

• Monday, February 5th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Brazilian negotiator pessimistic about Doha round conclusion

  Brazil's chief negotiator at the Doha Round of trade talks at the World Trade Organization (WTO) accused United States of moving “countercurrent” regarding the liberalization of global agricultural trade and expressed uncertainty that negotiations can conclude this year.

• Tuesday, January 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Lula's 4 year economic plan faces crucial negotiations

  

  Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called Tuesday for “unity and hard work” from all leaders of the ruling coalition to ensure the quick approval of the economic package recently announced and which is the backbone of his second mandate.

• Saturday, January 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Lula calls on rich countries to advance global trade reforms

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made on Friday an impassioned plea to rich countries to assume their responsibilities in long-struggling global free trade talks helping to achieve a quick agreement.

• Friday, January 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Sao Paulo celebrates anniversary with 453 meters long cake

  

  Brazil's Sao Paulo, South America's largest and most dynamic city celebrated this week its 453 anniversary with an eight tons cake shared by thousands of residents.

• Tuesday, January 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Lula da Silva unveils massive 2007/10 investment plan

  Brazil's president Lula da Silva unveiled on Monday an economic package with the purpose of boosting growth to 5% annually by 2008 through a combination of public and private spending.