Tag: Brazil

• Friday, July 16th 2010 - 03:29 UTC

  First Brazilian presidential candidates’ debate will be on internet

  

  The first debate between Brazilian presidential candidates will be done exclusively for Internet, with the backup organization of the country’s four most important portals which make up an estimated 95% of internet users.

• Thursday, July 15th 2010 - 05:48 UTC

  Mercosur dispute: Argentina announces anti-dumping tariffs on Brazilian products

  

  Argentina announced it would slap anti-dumping tariffs for six months on gas compressors from Brazil, a decision which is expected to lead to new trade clashes among Mercosur largest members.

• Wednesday, July 14th 2010 - 00:59 UTC

  Brazil/EU summit to follow up the resumed negotiations with Mercosur

  

  The recent resumption of negotiations for a cooperation and free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will be at the heart of the EU/Brazil summit scheduled to begin Wednesday in Brasilia.

• Tuesday, July 13th 2010 - 06:37 UTC

  Petrobras first tests in the Franco sub-salt field confirm 50.000 bpd

  

  Brazil’s oil regulator ANP said it concluded its first test at the Franco offshore field, which holds the oil reserves that the government may sell state-controlled Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Petrobras, in exchange for new stock.

• Tuesday, July 13th 2010 - 06:21 UTC

  Brazil’s automobile production in first half soars 19.1% over a year ago

  

  Brazil’s automobile production increased 19.1% in the first half of the year compared to the same period a year ago and exports soared 62.3% according to the Brazilian automakers association Anfavea.

• Tuesday, July 13th 2010 - 00:52 UTC

  Petrobras contracts global PR in anticipation of its deep sea sub-salt drilling

  

  One of the world's biggest oil producers has sought global PR expertise as it expands a controversial deep sea offshore sub-salt drilling program.

• Monday, July 12th 2010 - 03:48 UTC

  Chinese trade “has recovered to pre-crisis levels” affirms Beijing

  

  China’s trade surplus widened to the highest this year and exports climbed more than estimated to a record in June, adding pressure on the government to let the currency gain after the U.S. said the Yuan “remains undervalued.”

• Saturday, July 10th 2010 - 07:57 UTC

  Brazil launches logo, song and campaign to promote 2014 World Cup

  

  Brazilian President Lula launched “Brazil is Calling You” campaign in Johannesburg, following South Africa officially handing over the keys to Brazil as the next host nation of the FIFA World Cup.

• Saturday, July 10th 2010 - 07:53 UTC

  African party backfires for Lula da Silva who anticipates return to Brazil

  

  Brazilian president Lula da Silva confirmed Friday he will not be present at the South Africa World Cup final on Sunday because he has urgent work in the northeast of the country ravaged by floods that has left tens dead and thousands homeless.

• Friday, July 9th 2010 - 04:38 UTC

  Radical wing of Brazil’s ruling party exposes weakness of presidential candidate

  

  Brazilian opposition presidential candidate Jose Serra strongly questioned the ‘radical’ positions of hopeful Dilma Rousseff, from the ruling Workers Party, who after publishing and signing her government program in internet was forced, just a few hours later, to make important rectifications.