Brazil

Monday, December 1st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil announces plan to limit Amazon deforestation

Brazil announced on Monday a plan to cut destruction of its Amazon rain forest by more than half over the next 10 years. The aim is to reduce deforestation of the world's largest forest by 70% by 2018.
Monday, December 1st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil's surplus up but volume of trade down in November

Brazil's trade surplus widened in November as imports fell by more than exports, the trade ministry said on Monday.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Russia wants high-tech cooperation with Brazil

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on a Latinamerican tour to expand alliances and business opportunities said on Tuesday he wanted to double trade with Brazil and expand cooperation in hi-tech areas.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
On the melamine trail, Brazil promotes dairy exports in China

Brazil, the world's largest exporter of poultry and second-biggest supplier of soybeans, is seeking investments in ports and roads from China, its largest market for agricultural products.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UN sponsored disarmament events in Korea and Brazil

Two United Nations disarmament events kick off Tuesday in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Brazil as part of the world body's efforts to promote the non-proliferation of weapons across the globe.
Sunday, November 23rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil recalls Ecuador ambassador

Brazil has recalled its ambassador from Ecuador over the Andean country's suspension of payments on a Brazilian loan worth at least $320 million.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Lula da Silva, rated most outstanding leader of the region

Brazil's president Lula da Silva is considered the most outstanding leader of the region according to the latest edition of the public opinion poll Latinbarometer 2008 which was released this week in Chile.
Wednesday, November 12th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Petrobras admits cash strapped to develop ambitious expansion

Brazilian government managed oil company Petrobras announced on Tuesday that net income rose 96% in the third quarter thanks to a stronger US dollar and increased production. However this did not prevent shares from sliding 14% on Wednesday trading because of falling oil prices and the expanding global financial crisis.
Tuesday, November 11th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Financial summit is “a promising start” says Lula da Silva

Brazilian President Lula da Silva said on Tuesday in Italy he did not expect major results from the meeting of 20 nations in Washington to discuss the global financial crisis on November 15, but “it's a promising start”.
Saturday, November 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil admits pre-salt oil deposits could hold 80 billion barrels

Brazil's pre-salt oil reserves already under concession could reach as much as 80 billion barrels of oil equivalent, said the head of Brazil's National Petroleum Agency (ANP), Haroldo Lima, on Friday.