Brazilian Deputies approved Venezuelan Mercosur entry

Despite the massive approval of the Venezuelan entry at the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, conservatives at the senate led by José Agripino Maia and Sergio Guerra have promised to block the approving...

Brazil's foreign policy: The samba beat, with missteps

The following article at the Economist recounts the Brazilian diplomatic mischiefs in the region amid the recent celebration of the LatAm Summit. It also analyses the Brazilian falling of grace with left...

Latam Leaders Gather in Brazil, Cuba Says No to Oas´S Return

During the UNASUR meeting in Brazil, Cuban President Raul Castro stated his country had no interest in returning to OAS. On the contrary, Cuba was rather pleased to join the Rio Group, Castro said. On the other hand, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called on UNASUR members...

Brazil: Possible serial killings target gays

Another sad side of Brazilians come to surface. This time it is a serial killer who is supposed to be targeting gay people in Sao Paulo. Urban violence in Brazil is rather high for world standards. According to...

Brazil to sell 100 missiles to Pakistan

The Brazilian arms industry continue to make business around the world. In a recent statement, its government informed that despite recent claims over the nationality of terrorist in the Mumbai attack, Brazil...

Brazil Lula Offers Plans for Recovery From Rains

In this clear and concise article by The New Times, there is an analysis over public policies in Brazil. Confronted with the tragedy of Santa Catarina torrential rains, Brazilian leader Lula da Silva asked...

Brazil goes high-tech in bid to protect vulnerable Amazon tribes

As 18% of the Brazilian Amazon is destroyed by deforestation, gold mining and illegal lodging, the government tries to locate indigenous tribes with high tech surveillance. Such initiative is oddly aimed at...

Brazil: Amazon deforestation accelerates

Brazil is again destroying the Amazon. It is not the first time deforestation in on the increase. From colonial times, Brazil has allowed gold miners, farmers and illegal logging to destroy its forests. No...

Medvedev in Cuba to improve ties

After visiting Peru, Brazil and Venezuela, Russian President Medvedev called upon Havana. His visit is most welcome as Cuba and Russian had distanced themselves after the end of the cold war. But now and amid the...

Brazil to have special prisons for young adults

Brazilian government has announced a project to build prisons for young adults by 2009.  This special prisons will provide inmates with proper academic and vocational courses and health care....

Russia-Venezuela nuclear accord after Brazil bought weapons

After paying a short visit to Brasilia and meeting Lula da Silva, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to sell helicopters and tanks to Brazil. Both countries agreed on the need to build a new financial...

Brazil flooding kills at least 20

Forget about new oil findings in Brazil, torrential rains are making their horrid effect. At least 20 Brazilians have died after torrential rains stroke over Santa Catalina state. " Heavy rain and flooding in...

Medvedev on Latin American tour

In what some analysts consider the return of a cold war era, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev starts a four-nation Latin American tour.  But, Cold War is long gone and Multi polarity seems to be the emerging...

Brazil recalls Ecuador ambassador

In reaction to the suspension of payments on a Brazilian loan worth at least $320 million and the filling of an international arbitration, Brazil decided to recall its Ambassador to Quito for further...

Brazil not worried about Venezuela-Russia military exercises

Despite earlier information expressing Brazilian concerns over Venezuelan Russian military exercises, Brasilia has stated they are not a big issue. This clarification is a blunder for the Venezuelan...

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