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News: Brazil

We have started to collect the most important news related to Brazil in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Brazil: news

Sao Paulo metro boss steps down

Thursday, February 22nd 2007, 15:20
related places: Sao Paulo

The boss of the underground network in Brazil's Sao Paulo city quits after a station collapse killed seven people.
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No stereotypes please - we're Brazilian

Thursday, February 22nd 2007, 13:56
related countries: Botswana Botswana

Steve Kingstone discovers that a new film about the darker side of life in Brazil has hit a raw nerve with people desperate that their country should be loved.
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Security high for Rio revellers

Saturday, February 17th 2007, 21:07
related places: Rio de Janeiro

The annual carnival celebrations kick off in Brazil, with security high in Rio after recent violent crime episodes.
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Bolivia and Brazil agree gas deal

Thursday, February 15th 2007, 4:53
related countries: Bolivia Bolivia

The Bolivian and Brazilian leaders reach agreement on raising the price of Bolivia's natural gas exports to Brazil.
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Football: Brazil 0-2 Portugal

Wednesday, February 7th 2007, 9:53
related countries: Portugal Portugal

A rundown of the four internationals London hosted on Tuesday, including Brazil's defeat by Portugal.
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Brazil scolds rich on environment

Wednesday, February 7th 2007, 5:59

Brazil's President Lula says rich nations are not doing enough to fight global warming.
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Dengue alert issued in S America

Tuesday, February 6th 2007, 15:12
related countries: Bolivia Bolivia

A health alert is declared in Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia after an outbreak of dengue fever.
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Brazil raids target drugs gangs

Tuesday, January 30th 2007, 17:54

At least 14 people are arrested in Brazil as part of a series of anti-drug raids across six states.
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Lula pins hopes on economic plan

Tuesday, January 23rd 2007, 10:18

Brazil's President Lula announces a $240bn investment programme for his second four-year term.
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Deadline looms for Corus bidders

Sunday, January 21st 2007, 16:57
related countries: India India

India's Tata steel and Brazil's CSN prepare for the start of a last-ditch bidding war for steelmaker Corus.
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Algae gel to combat HIV infection

Tuesday, January 16th 2007, 12:04

Scientists in Brazil develop an algae-based gel which they hope will block HIV infections in women.
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Hopes fade for Sao Paulo victims

Monday, January 15th 2007, 23:05
related places: Sao Paulo

Two people are confirmed dead and hope fades for five others feared buried in a metro station collapse in Brazil.
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Rescue mission in Brazil collapse

Saturday, January 13th 2007, 17:30
related places: Sao Paulo

Sniffer dogs are helping the search in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for people feared missing after a subway collapsed.
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Brazil subway station collapses

Saturday, January 13th 2007, 15:17

Several people are feared missing in Brazil after a subway station collapses leaving a huge crater.
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Brazil mine dam bursts after rain

Wednesday, January 10th 2007, 22:16

Torrential rains burst a dam at a bauxite mine in south-east Brazil, flooding a river with residues and creating a mud slick.
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Heavy rains kill dozens in Brazil

Monday, January 8th 2007, 22:57

Communities in south-east Brazil declare an emergency as heavy rains trigger landslides, killing dozens.
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Lula bolsters minimum wage

Wednesday, December 27th 2006, 23:02

Brazil's president raises the country's minimum wage, but not by as much as many labour unions wanted.
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Lula seeks end to aviation crisis

Friday, December 22nd 2006, 11:32

Brazil's president demands action from aviation authorities as delays hit thousands of passengers.
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Two killed in Brazil prison riot

Wednesday, December 20th 2006, 8:01

Two people are killed and several others are wounded in a prison riot in southern Brazil, officials say.
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Challenge to Brazil billboard ban

Monday, December 11th 2006, 17:09

A law banning billboards and hoardings in Brazil's biggest city is facing legal challenges from angry ad firms.
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