Brazil

Friday, April 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Millions expected in Brazil for Pope Benedict XVI visit

Pope Benedict XVI coming visit to Brazil from May 9 to 13 is expected to attract millions of faithful and tourists which will spend in the order of 22 million Euros in Sao Paulo according to estimates from the city's Tourist Office.
Friday, April 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lula da Silva praises Conservative allies in coalition

Brazilian president Lula da Silva would like to see his ruling coalition remain in office even if this means supporting a conservative presidential candidate in 2010, according to an official spokesperson from the Planalto Palace.
Friday, April 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US/Brazil manufacturers agree to lobby for global free trade

Brazil and United States manufacturing industries agreed on Friday in Sao Paulo to join efforts in achieving a reduction of trade barriers, which so far have frustrated a long expected global free trade agreement.
Thursday, April 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Army to patrol streets of crime plagued Rio do Janeiro

Gov. Sergio Cabral Filho has formally requested that the army intervene to contain the violence that has been spiraling out of control in Rio de Janeiro.
Thursday, April 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Varig Brazil launches New Air Passes

Varig Brazil has launched two new Economy Class Air Passes ÃÂ¢€” one covering the 15 destinations served by the airline within Brazil, and the second for flights within the Mercosur Region, which covers five South American countries.
Wednesday, April 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil president hits controller strike

The government toughened its position in negotiations with air traffic controllers Tuesday amid fears a new strike could wreak havoc with flights over the Easter weekend.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lula optimistic about a global trade agreement “in next 30 days”

Brazil and United States expect that in the coming thirty days agreement on the Doha Round global trade talks can be reached, revealed Monday Brazilian president Lula da Silva during his weekly broadcast program.
Friday, March 30th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lula's trip to Washington

Brazil next step to becoming a world heavy player
By Thomaz Alvares de Azevedo e Almeida (*)
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazilian budget airline GOL takes over full control of Varig

Brazilian budget airline Gol announced it will buy struggling rival Varig for 275 million US dollars, (98 million cash), once Brazil's proud flag carrier.
Tuesday, March 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil/Italy agree on bio-fuels and “energy strategy”

Brazil's Petrobras and Italy's ENI energy companies signed Tuesday an agreement in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to develop and commercialize bio-fuels technology and announced plans to build four bio-diesel plants in Brazil.