Brazil
BrazilPetrobras begins deepwater pre-salt commercial crude production
Brazil’s government controlled energy giant Petrobras began commercial crude production Thursday from a deepwater deposit in the pre-salt region, which the government anticipates will turn the country into a global leader in oil production.
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.
One of Brazil’s leading newspapers abandons print and opts for internet
The Brazilian daily Jornal do Brasil will discontinue its print edition and publish exclusively on the Internet starting September first, the owner of the 119-year-old newspaper said Wednesday.
Lula da Silva opens bid for a bullet train on time for the 2016 Summer Olympics
Brazilian President Lula da Silva launched Tuesday the bidding process for the construction of the high-speed rail service between the country’s two largest cities, Sao Paulo and Rio do Janeiro, which should be running by 2016 when Brazil hosts the Olympic Games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
