Tag: Sao Paulo

Friday, January 31st 2020 - 08:45 UTC
Petrobras asks Sao Paulo stock exchange to withdraw it from good governance certification

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras said it has asked to withdraw its participation in a program certifying good governance and limited political interference in state companies set up by the Sao Paulo stock exchange.
Wednesday, December 18th 2019 - 09:18 UTC
Chinese consortium wins contract to build and operate Brazil's second longest bridge

A consortium of state-owned Chinese companies was awarded the contract to build and operate what will be the second-longest bridge in Brazil. Under the project, a bridge will be built spanning the famed Bay of All Saints, which connects Salvador, the capital of the northeastern Bahia state, with Itaparica Island. The project also involves the construction of related roads.
Monday, December 2nd 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Several people trampled to death in Sao Paulo favela during a police raid

At least nine people were trampled to death and two others were injured early on Sunday in the chaotic aftermath of a police raid in a poor Sao Paulo neighbourhood, authorities said. Residents blamed the police for causing the panicky stampede, local media reported.
Saturday, November 2nd 2019 - 09:03 UTC
Brazil police dismantle huge net work of human traffickers involving the three Americas

Brazilian federal police said they have arrested Saifullah Al-Mamun, born in Bangladesh and considered by authorities one of the world's most prolific human traffickers. In an operation conducted on Thursday after collaboration with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Brazilian police arrested members of a group allegedly implicated in a large scheme of smuggling people into the United States.
Thursday, October 10th 2019 - 09:35 UTC
Brazil selling the only aircraft carrier in South America, A12 Sao Paulo

The Brazilian navy has begun auctioning off its only aircraft carrier. The attempted sale of Sao Paulo leaves the Brazilian fleet with just one aviation vessel, the helicopter carrier Atlantico. And it effectively strands the navy’s small fleet of carrier-compatible Skyhawk fighters.
Thursday, September 26th 2019 - 09:05 UTC
Brazil scientists racing to finish a particle accelerator, fourth generation synchrotron Sirius

Brazilian scientists are racing against time to finish building a particle accelerator the size of the Maracana football stadium before government funds run out or it is superseded by rival technology.
Monday, September 16th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
China opens its market to more Brazilian meat processing plants

Brazilian beef' packer Marfrig Global Foods SA said it is in the process of hiring 400 people to work at its Promissão plant in the state of São Paulo as Chinese demand warrants an increase in meat production.
Wednesday, July 31st 2019 - 09:03 UTC
Sao Paulo airport major gold heist: police have arrested three suspects

Brazilian Police have arrested three people suspected of having participated in the theft of 718.9 kilos of gold committed in the cargo terminal of Guarulhos international airport, the largest in the country, according to official sources. These are three workers from the airport itself, located in Sao Paulo metropolitan region, according to news sources confirmed the case.
Monday, July 29th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
 Brazilian police arrest suspect of gold shipment theft at Sao Paulo airport

Brazilian police said on Sunday they arrested one person and are seeking an arrest warrant for another in connection with the theft of a gold shipment at São Paulo’s international airport on Jul 25.
Tuesday, June 25th 2019 - 08:35 UTC
Bolsonaro supports Rio to host the F1 Grand Prix starting 2021; Sao Paulo refuses to yield

President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday there is a “99% chance” that Rio de Janeiro will host Formula One's Brazilian Grand Prix starting in 2021 -- the latest in a battle with Sao Paulo, the current host city.