Stories for 2007

Thursday, July 19th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazilian prosecutors want Congonha airport shut down

Following Brazil's deadliest air disaster that killed over 200 people federal prosecutors sought a court order to shut down the entire Congonha airport, Brazil's busiest, until the investigation into the crash was completed.
Thursday, July 19th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil and US not willing to yield in the global trade talks

Brazil signaled this week it would take a tough stance in talks to save a global trade deal saying last-ditch compromise proposals were too weighted in favor of rich-country interests.
Wednesday, July 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US planned 1963 military coup in Brazil to oust Brizola

Declassified documents prove that United States was planning a military coup in Brazil in the early sixties to prevent labor leader Leonel Brizola from reaching power and the possible “Cubanization” of the country revealed Tuesday Folha de Sao Paulo.
Wednesday, July 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US/Brazil call for a Yuan that reflects China's vigorous growth

The Yuan needs to “adapt” to the vigor and strength of the Chinese economy, reflecting the spectacular growth of the country, said United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson in the latest edition of Veja, Brazil's leading magazine.
Wednesday, July 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Half a million foreign tourists visit Ushuaia annually

Half a million foreign tourists arrive every year to Ushuaia in the extreme south of Argentina attracted by its wild life, numerous marine species and Antarctica which has become the natural magnet and challenge for visitors looking for exotic destinations.
Wednesday, July 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil jet lands and crashes into fuel depot: 176 feared dead

A passenger jet crashed and burst into flames after skidding off a runway at Brazil's busiest airport Tuesday and barreling across a highway, officials said. All 176 people on board were feared dead in what would be Brazil's deadliest air disaster, and at least 15 people were killed on the ground.
Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“Bishop of the poor” challenges Paraguay's elites and church

A charismatic leader dubbed the “Bishop of the Poor” is an early favourite to make history as the first man to serve as a Roman Catholic bishop then be elected president of his country. Even when presidential elections next April are still far Fernando Lugo has the support from 40% of voters and is ten points ahead of his runner up.
Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil: 0.75% of population dominates 50% of GDP

An estimated 130.000 Brazilians have financial assets valued at over a million US dollars which totals 573 billion US dollars, well above half the country's GDP, according to a report published Sunday in Folha de Sao Paulo.
Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina tightens controls on squid fishery companies

Taking advantage of the abundance of squid, in spite of poor international prices, Argentina has decided to implement stricter controls on companies involved in the squid fisheries.
Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Peirano expected to confirm Argentina's economic policy

Argentina's Industry Secretary Miguel Peirano was the man finally chosen by President Nestor Kirchner to head the Economy Minister for the few months left of his administration that officially ends next December 10.

Peirano, 40, is scheduled to take office Tuesday at 19:00 hours.