Archive for 'Brazilian News'
New Brazilian Public Health Campaign Posted by Rachel on Aug 25, 2009
The Brazilian government is known for being one of the best in Latin America in terms of public health informational campaigns, as well as a providing important health care goods free of charge, including contraceptives and HIV medication. Last week, the Ministry of Public Health unveiled a new campaign called “Muito prazer: sexo sem DST.”…
U.S. to Invest $2 Billion in Brazilian Oil Posted by Rachel on Aug 20, 2009
This week, the Wall Street Journal revealed that the U.S. government plans to invest US$2 billion in Petrobras, Brazil’s state-run oil company. It is the largest company headquartered in the Southern Hemisphere and the largest company in Latin America in terms of revenue. Its assets, which include oil assets in Brazil and 18 other countries…
Acre Government Launches New Environmental Plan Posted by Rachel on Aug 18, 2009
The government of Acre, a small state in the Amazon rainforest that borders Peru, has launched a new plan aimed to curb deforestation. The proposal, which will go into effect in 2010, will monetarily reward Acre’s workers (including loggers, fish ranchers and indigenous tribes) who avoid cutting down trees and/or who actively protect the rainforest…
Brazil and China in the News Posted by Rachel on Aug 11, 2009
China has been in the headlines with Brazil this week, as newspapers report a growing commercial, political and even cultural proximity between the two BRIC countries. Let’s take a look at the biggest stories. China makes big moves in Latin America, Miami Herald Rio de Janeiro hosts entrepreneurs from China and Lusophone states, MacauHub Brazil’s…
Cielo Filho Breaks New Record Posted by Rachel on Aug 4, 2009
Cesar Cielo Filho, Brazil’s biggest swimming star, broke a world record at the World Championships in Rome last week, winning the gold in the 100 meter freestyle in 46.91 seconds. He was the first Brazilian swimmer to win an Olympic gold in Beijing last summer in the 50 meter free. He is only 22, and…
Spiders on Display at Amazon Convention Posted by Rachel on Jul 28, 2009
Last week, scientists and others met at the science and technology fair held by the Sociedade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciência (Brazilian Society for Scientific Progress) in Manaus, where there was a special exhibit with exotic spiders on display. The star of the exhibit was a 20 centimeter-long tarantula (below), a member of the…
The Seven Wonders of Nature: Vote Brazil! Posted by Rachel on Jul 24, 2009
Brazil has been nominated for two locations in the Seven Wonders of Nature competition, in which people can vote for the greatest wonders of the natural world. The Amazon and Iguaçu Falls were chosen amongst thirty total natural wonders from around the world. They are competing against the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, the…