Brazil

Thursday, October 10th 2013 - 00:48 UTC
Brazil wants to catch the spies and will host global summit on Internet governance next April

Brazil, which has slammed massive US electronic spying on its territory, said on Wednesday it would host a global summit on Internet governance in April. President Dilma Rousseff made the announcement after conferring in Brasilia with Fadi Chehade, chief executive of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Wednesday, October 9th 2013 - 05:38 UTC
Brazil expected to announce “the largest oil discovery in the world this year”

Petrobras CEO Maria das Gracas Foster described as ‘simply exceptional’ the latest discovery of hydrocarbons off the coast of the north-eastern state of Sergipe on the Atlantic but declined to give further details of the prospect. Even when the Brazilian administration has abstained from making any announcement the Sergipe government has said “it is the largest oil discovery in the world this year”.
Tuesday, October 8th 2013 - 18:20 UTC
Brazil car output and sales drop in September following on a strong August

Brazil's car output and sales dropped in September from August, adding to signs of economic weakness in the third quarter after a surprisingly good start to the year. Automobile production in Brazil dropped 2.5% and sales fell 5.9% in September from August, the national automakers' association Anfavea said
Tuesday, October 8th 2013 - 18:15 UTC
Brazil limits Chinese state-controlled companies to joint bidding for largest offshore oil prospect

Brazil is limiting Chinese state-controlled oil companies to joint bids to develop its largest offshore oil discovery, amid concerns the players could share data and reduce competition ahead of the 21 October auction, said Brazilian officials.
Tuesday, October 8th 2013 - 06:33 UTC
Peaceful marches of protesting teachers turn violent in Rio and Sao Paulo

Protesters demonstrating in support of teachers receiving better pay in the Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo have clashed with police. The centre of Rio was packed with more than 10,000 people marching peacefully. But as it got dark, some protesters threw firebombs at public buildings and riot police responded with tear gas
Monday, October 7th 2013 - 17:37 UTC
Brazilian police raid slum areas in Rio do Janeiro; claims of police brutality

Brazilian police poured into a dozen slum areas of Rio de Janeiro over the weekend continuing a drive to pacify the poor neighborhoods despite accusations of police brutality that have called the tactic into question.
Monday, October 7th 2013 - 14:46 UTC
Brazilian push to attract more tourists taking advantage of 2014 World Cup

Brazilian tourism officials say that the country has stepped up efforts to lure more foreign tourists as Brazil gears up to host 2014 World Cup. Tourist board Embratur said September had seen a major publicity push worldwide, including promotions at the just-ended Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) showcase in Tokyo, as well as across North America and Russia.
Monday, October 7th 2013 - 14:27 UTC
Powerful alliance (ecologists and business) emerges to challenge Rousseff

Environmentalist Marina Silva announced that she will not run for the Brazilian presidency in the 2014 polls, and instead will back Eduardo Campos, who will be the nominee for the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB).
Monday, October 7th 2013 - 13:42 UTC
Claims Canada spied on Brazil’s Mining and Energy Ministry

Canada spied on communications at Brazil's Mining and Energy Ministry, according to Canadian intelligence documents revealed Sunday by Globo television. The documents were leaked by former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Sunday, October 6th 2013 - 06:51 UTC
Petrobras sells to Shell two oil prospects offshore Uruguay

Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras approved the sale of the company's stake in two oil prospects in Uruguay's Punta del Oeste Basin to Royal Dutch Shell Plc for 17 million dollars, according to a filing late on Friday. The two prospects are identified as Blocks 3 and 4.