Brazil

Saturday, August 8th 2009 - 13:51 UTC
Prostitution ring recruited 15-year old girls at school doors

A Brazilian woman accused of heading a prostitution ring that recruited only 15-year-old and younger girls which were later distributed around the country has been detained by the police of Brazil.
Saturday, August 8th 2009 - 13:46 UTC
“We are a bunch of crooks, with no credibility” admits Brazilian senator

“We are but a bunch of crooks that have lost all credibility with our citizens” following months of claims of corruption practices in the Upper House, said Brazilian Senator Demostenes Torres during a rowdy congressional debate.
Friday, August 7th 2009 - 12:50 UTC
Mercosur works if Brazil makes it work, said Uruguayan presidential hopeful

The Uruguayan ruling coalition presidential candidate Jose Mujica said Brazilian president Lula da Silva promised to help speed power inter-connection between the two neighbouring countries, in the framework of Mercosur, in spite of Argentina’s non supportive attitude. He also underlined Mercosur depends on Brazil’s willingness.
Friday, August 7th 2009 - 07:19 UTC
US financial support for Brazil to develop massive offshore pre-salt oil deposits

United States is prepared to provide up to 10 billion US dollars in loans to finance the development of massive hydrocarbon reserves off Brazil’s coast, revealed Brazil’s Planning Minister Paulo Bernardo da Silva.
Thursday, August 6th 2009 - 16:09 UTC
Hazardous waste illegally sent to Brazil returned to UK

Brazil announced it was returning 1.500 tonnes of hazardous waste that arrived from Britain labelled as recyclable plastic. The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources said 89 containers left for Felixstowe, UK from the port of Santos on board MSC Oriane.
Wednesday, August 5th 2009 - 12:39 UTC
Lula da Silva boasts Brazil now advises the IMF

President Lula da Silva said that Brazil is climbing out, and strengthened, from the deep global financial crisis and underlined that “Brazil is now advising the International Monetary Fund, IMF”.
Tuesday, August 4th 2009 - 09:42 UTC
Count down for Lula da Silva’s key congressional ally

Brazilian Senate President Jose Sarney, a key ally of President Lula da Silva, may be forced to resign amid allegations he used his position to win government jobs and contracts for relatives. Senators from parties backing President Lula da Silva joined by members from the opposition are increasing pressure on Sarney to step down.
Tuesday, August 4th 2009 - 09:22 UTC
Brazil purchases 250 German Leopard tanks to guard its borders

The Brazilian army purchased 250 German leopard 1 A5 tanks which will be displayed mainly along the country’s 16.000 kilometres of land and fluvial borders thus reinforcing its dissuasive capacity in the event of foreign attacks. The program is also part of the National Defence Strategy, NDS, approved last December by President Lula da Silva.
Sunday, August 2nd 2009 - 12:06 UTC
Lula da Silva rejects any idea or proposal for a third mandate

Brazilian president Lula da Silva reiterated Saturday he has no plans for a third mandate and anticipated he would reject a proposal from members of his won Workers Party for a constitutional amendment that would allow him to run again for president in 2010
Sunday, August 2nd 2009 - 11:57 UTC
Lula da Silva wants control over world largest iron-ore producer

Brazilian President Lula da Silva wants the government to take control of Vale SA, according to the weekly magazine Veja. However the origin of the information was not revealed.