Brazil

Saturday, September 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil's inflation easing but Central Bank not convinced

Brazil's consumer prices index in August increased at its slowest pace in 11 months, 0.28% following on a significant drop in food prices according to the latest release from the Brazilian Geography and Statistics Institute, IBGE.
Friday, September 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Football controversy between Lula da Silva and the national team

Brazilian coach Dunga and some Brazil players were not happy to hear President Lula da Silva praise Argentine star Lionel Messi and complain about the national team. They called for support and one of them suggested the president should become an Argentine citizen.
Thursday, September 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil begins test extraction of oil 4.500 mts. below seabed

President Lula da Silva inaugurated this week Brazil's first extraction of oil from deep waters which highlighted techniques to be applied to vast oil fields found even farther offshore and at greater depths.
Thursday, September 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Brazil does not envisage joining OPEC, right now”

Brazil has turned down a “formal invitation” by Iran to join the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) it was reported by the official Iranian news agency.
Thursday, September 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil export beef ton average price soars 50% in 12 months

During January to August 2008, Brazilian beef exports fell 22% year-on-year to 711,716 tonnes swt, while revenue was up 18% as average export prices increased 50% to 3818 US dollars ton swt.
Tuesday, September 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazilian spies suspended for tapping phones

Brazil's President Lula da Silva suspended on Monday the entire leadership of the country's intelligence agency after it was accused of spying on the Supreme Court chief and members of Congress.
Tuesday, September 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazilian population to reach 190 million next October

Brazil' population reached 189.6 million and will cease to grow in thirty years time when it's expected to total 220 million inhabitants according to a report from the Brazilian Geography and Statistics Institute, IBGE.
Tuesday, September 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil curbs credit confirms tough line against inflation

Brazil's Finance minister Guido Mantega said on Tuesday the government will not lower interest rates as long as inflation threatens to come in higher than the established target. He added that the country's benchmark lending rate will continue to rise until the government is assured that its original 4.5% inflation target will be met.
Monday, September 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Deforestation rises sharply as farmers push into Amazon

Concerns over the destruction of the Brazilian rainforest resurfaced at the weekend after it emerged that deforestation jumped by 64% over the last 12 months, according to official government data.
Sunday, August 31st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil: Ancient Amazon Actually Highly Urbanized

Using satellite imagery, scientists have discovered the remains of once densely populated towns in west Brazil, an area that was thought to be virgin forest.