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GM to Invest US$1 Billion in Brazil Posted by Rachel on Jul 16, 2009
Despite the fact that GM declared bankruptcy and is now partially owned by the US government, it will invest US$1 billion to create two new models of cars in Brazil, which will help create 1,000 jobs. The Brazilian government recently reduced taxes on automobiles, which lowered the price of GM cars and led to a…
Air France Flight Tragedy Posted by Rachel on Jun 2, 2009
Yesterday, an Air France flight departing from Rio de Janeiro disappeared over the Atlantic, en route to Paris. Of the 228 people on board, 58 were Brazilian and 61 were French, as well as passengers from all over the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. There were 126 men, 82…
Brazil Movie News Posted by Rachel on May 18, 2009
Today we’re going to take a look at Brazil entertainment news, for the latest in movies. Ten up-and-coming Brazilian talents, Variety When Jackman met Ronaldo, Screen India Embassy of Brazil to Present Second Annual Documentary Film Festival, PR Newswire Brazil film business weathers downturn, Variety Começam as filmagens da versão brasileira de ‘High School Musical,’…
El Al Begins Direct Flights to Brazil Posted by Rachel on May 6, 2009
This week, El Al Airlines announced that it has begun direct flights from Israel to Brazil, the airline’s first new flight in a decade. The airline will run three direct flights a week from Tel Aviv to Sao Paulo and back. Each flight takes nearly 15 hours. The airline decided to begin service to Brazil…
Brazil Economic News Posted by Rachel on May 5, 2009
Let’s take a look at some of the headlines about the Brazilian economy, which seems to be doing well despite the crisis: Brazil April Trade Surplus Widens to $3.71 Billion, Wall Street Journal Brazil’s GDP May Shrink Less Than Previously Forecast, Bloomberg Bradesco Earnings Drop 18% in Q1, Business News Americas Brazil Stocks Up More…
Brazil in the News Posted by Rachel on Apr 20, 2009
Today we’re going to look at the headlines to see the latest in Brazilian news. Brazil’s high tech hub grows in Sao Paulo’s Brooklin, CNN Latin America urged against protectionism, Reuters Region’s poverty poses challenge for World Economic Forum, WSJ Rio Olympic bid focuses on atmosphere, emerging economy, Chicago Tribune Brazil sees reason for hope…
A Tale of Survival Posted by Rachel on Mar 30, 2009
Emerson de Oliveira Abreu, a Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro, is used to working in dangerous conditions under the water. As a boat maintanence scuba diver, he’s accustomed to working with tools below sea level. In his spare time, he likes to hunt fish near his home in Ilha do Governador. But this past weekend…