2008
Government launches climate change plan
16 December 2008
Targets include reducing deforestation and
electricity consumption, and increasing the use of
fuel ethanol and biodiesel. Read
more
Professional network for Brazilians abroad
12 December 2008
Brazilian professionals working abroad – particularly
those in high-tech sectors – are invited to join a
new network aimed at attracting investment and
encouraging technological innovation. Read
more
Brazil records strong economic growth
10 December 2008
At the end of the year it is likely Brazil will have
registered GDP growth of around 6% in 2008, and the
chief global economist of Itaú bank predicts the
country will fare better than most in the global
economic downturn. Read
more
New AIDS prevention campaign launched
04 December 2008
Brazil's forthright promotion of the safe-sex message
has contributed to the AIDS infection rate being much
lower than in many other developing countries and
similar to that in the US – an achievement described
as 'remarkable' by researchers at the Harvard School
of Public Health. Read
more
Brazil hosts World Congress Against Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents
28 November 2008
Participants from 137 countries gathered in Rio de
Janeiro this week to work on strategies aimed at
protecting young people from sexual exploitation.
Read more
Terrorist attacks in Mumbai
27 November 2008
Brazil sends its sincere condolences to the families
of the victims and to the Indian Government, and
reaffirms its vehement condemnation of all forms of
terrorism. Read more
Brazil advocates reform of World Bank and IMF
19 November 2008
At the G20 summit President Lula joined calls for the
democratisation of international financial
institutions. Read more
São Paulo hosts UK-Brazil Innovation Forum
18 November 2008
The two-day forum at the University of São Paulo
reflects the ongoing collaboration between Brazil and
the United Kingdom in science and innovation.
Read more
FA officials travel to Brazil for refereeing seminar
17 November 2008
Experts in football refereeing from England’s
Football Association will be participating as
instructors in a four-day seminar for Brazilian
referees. Read more
Brazil to participate in G20 financial summit
13 November 2008
President Lula will head the Brazilian delegation at
the Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy
in Washington. Read more
University of Essex turns spotlight on Latin American art
07 November 2008
As part of a series of talks on the university's
collection of modern and contemporary Latin American
art, the painting Memory (Memória) by the Brazilian
Siron Franco will be discussed on 19 November.
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President Lula advocates financial regulation
31 October 2008
For the Brazilian president the financial crisis
shows that the state has a role to play in the market
economy. Read more
Crisis won’t affect infrastructure investment – President Lula
23 October 2008
The Brazilian president said this week that the
country's Growth Acceleration Programme will not be
constrained by turbulence in the financial markets.
Read more
UN mandate in Haiti extended
17 October 2008
The mandate of the UN stabilization mission in Haiti,
whose military component is under Brazilian command,
has been extended to 2009. Read
more
Agricultural export earnings show significant increase
10 October 2008
Brazil's export earnings from the agricultural and
livestock sectors in the first nine months of this
year were 29% higher than in the whole of 2007.
Read more
Brazilian economy in 'good shape' – IMF
09 October 2008
IMF managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said
this week that the policies implemented in recent
years have strengthened the Brazilian economy.
Read more
Brazilian digital-cinema pioneer to address London event
22 September 2008
Fábio Lima, CEO of the Brazilian company MovieMobz,
will be speaking at the Digital Cinema 2008 event in
central London on 25 September. Read
more
Internet access rising rapidly in Brazil
19 September 2008
IBGE figures show that 20% of households are online.
Read more
Brazil aiming to boost 'nautical tourism'
11 September 2008
The national tourist board is encouraging boat owners
to sail to Brazil and enjoy the country’s 5,000 miles
of coastline. Read more
São Paulo to host JETCO meeting
28 August 2008
The third meeting of the UK-Brazil Joint Economic and
Trade Committee (JETCO) will be taking place in São
Paulo on 1 September. Read
more
Rio de Janeiro state governor to visit City of London
14 August 2008
The Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Sérgio
Cabral, will be the keynote speaker at the Lloyd's of
London City Dinner on 4 September. During his visit,
he will also be heading a multi-sector delegation
aiming to promote new business opportunities in the
state of Rio de Janeiro. Read
more
President Lula signs decree creating Fund for the Amazon
04 August 2008
On 1 August President Lula signed a decree
establishing the Fundo Amazônia, the aims of
which include the sustainable use of the rainforest
and its biodiversity. Read
more
Leaders of Portuguese-speaking countries gather in Lisbon
24 July 2008
The issues to be discussed at the VII Conference of
Heads of State and Government of the Community of
Portuguese-Speaking Countries include the Portuguese
language, food security and HIV/AIDS. Read
more
Brazil receives award for use of renewable energy
23 July 2008
The Brazilian government has received an award at the
World Renewable Energy Congress in recognition of the
country's extensive and increasing use of energy from
renewable sources. Read
more
Brazil-UK cooperation on satellite to monitor global forests
18 July 2008
The Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1, set to play an
important role in detecting and tackling
deforestation, will be equipped with a British-made
high-resolution camera. Read
more
Brazilian ethanol far ahead in reducing CO2 emissions - OECD
17 July 2008
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development has emphasized the difference between
sugarcane ethanol and biofuels made from corn, wheat
or sugar beet in terms of reducing greenhouse-gas
emissions. Read more
Brazil-UK joint statement on world trade
10 July 2008
At the G8 summit in Japan, Brazil and the UK have
issued a joint statement on the current world trade
negotiations. Read more
President hails progress towards Millennium Development Goals
08 July 2008
President Lula says the recent statistics on child
malnutrition and mortality are further evidence that
Brazil is 'on the right path'. Read
more
Social policies shown to benefit women and children
04 July 2008
A recent survey has highlighted changes in the rates
of malnutrition, mortality and fertility in Brazil.
Read more
Invitation to tender for dredging of Brazilian ports
03 July 2008
The issues to be discussed at the VII Conference of
Heads of State and Government of the Community of
Portuguese-Speaking Countries include the Portuguese
language, food security and HIV/AIDS. Read
more
Brazil concerned by Zimbabwe political situation
27 June 2008
The Brazilian government looks forward to a return to
normality, and to elections free from any form of
pressure and coercion. Read
more
Brazilian physicist receives environmental award
26 June 2008
José Goldemberg has received the Blue Planet Prize
for his contribution to the development of clean
sources of energy. Read
more
Tough stance on illegal cattle grazing in Amazon
25 June 2008
Government officials have begun seizing cattle that
are grazing illegally in protected areas of the
Amazon region. Read more
New environmental initiatives in Amazon
07 June 2008
The Brazilian government has announced new measures
to combat illegal deforestation and promote
sustainable development in the Amazon region.
Read more
Further recognition for Brazil's approach to AIDS
06 June 2008
A report by the World Health Organization, UNAIDS and
UNICEF has noted the impact of Brazil's commitment to
providing free, universal access to AIDS drugs.
Read more
President Lula rejects biofuels accusations
05 June 2008
The Brazilian president has described attempts to
link the rise in global food prices to increased
ethanol production as a 'smokescreen' created by
major producers of non-renewable energy. Read
more
Co-operative boosts rural economy with hydro-power
29 May 2008
The world’s leading green energy prize announced that
Cooperativa Regional de Electrificação Rural do Alto
Uruguai Ltda (CRERAL), a regional electrification
co-operative operating in Erechim, South Brazil, is
one of the pioneering renewable energy projects that
will receive a prize of up to £20,000. Read
more
Mercosur and EU hold summit in Peru
17 May 2008
EU representatives and the heads of state of the
Mercosur countries have renewed their commitment to
strengthening their political, economic and
commercial relations. Read
more
Brazil achieves 'investment grade'
01 May 2008
On 30 April the influential credit-rating agency
Standard & Poor's promoted Brazil to investment
grade, reflecting the increasingly secure environment
the country offers to foreign investors. Read
more
President defends Brazilian biofuels
17 April 2008
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly
rejected accusations that Brazil's sugarcane-based
biofuels programme is harmful to the environment and
a contributory factor in the increase in global food
prices. Read more
Brazilian government launches invitation to tender for PR campaign
15 April 2008
The Brazilian government has published an invitation
to tender for a public-relations and press campaign
aimed at promoting Brazil internationally and
attracting investment to the country. Read
more
Literary competition for Brazilians resident abroad
11 April 2008
Brazilian writers living outside Brazil are invited
to enter short stories or poems for this year's
Prêmio Off Flip de Literatura. Read
more
Brazil's economic growth gathers pace
07 April 2008
Brazil's Gross Domestic Product increased 5.4% in
2007, the fastest rate of growth since 2004.
Read more
Brazil hosts UNITAID meeting
03 April 2008
Brazil is an active participant in UNITAID, an
international facility for the purchase of drugs
against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and is
currently hosting a meeting of its executive council.
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US State Department human rights report
14 March 2008
Brazil is open to dialogue with all independent,
multilateral human rights mechanisms, but does not
comment on reports compiled unilaterally on the basis
of countries' own domestic legislation and criteria.
Read more
Situation in the Gaza Strip
03 March 2008
Brazil calls for an immediate end to hostilities.
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Agriculture minister says EU has regained confidence in Brazil's beef traceability system
27 February 2008
EU decision to begin reopening its market to
Brazilian beef is a 'positive sign'. Read
more
Negotiations concerning exports of Brazilian bovine meat to the EU
15 February 2008
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply has
provided clarifications regarding the negotiations
about Brazilian exports of in natura bovine meat to
the European Union. Read
more
Attacks in East Timor
11 February 2008
Brazil vehemently condemns the attacks carried out
yesterday against the president and prime minister of
East Timor. Read more
Carnival promotes safe-sex message
01 February 2008
The Brazilian government’s forthright approach to
HIV/AIDS, praised by the World Health Organization,
is reflected in a pre-carnival publicity campaign.
Read more
Brazil achieves dramatic reduction in infant mortality
23 January 2008
A UNICEF report shows that infant mortality in Brazil
was reduced by more than half between 1990 and 2006,
representing a rate of progress above the global
average. Read more
Brazilian candidate for leadership of WIPO
11 January 2008
Brazil has presented the candidature of Dr José Graça
Aranha for the position of Director General of the
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Read more
Release of Colombian hostages
10 January 2008
The Brazilian Government welcomes the release of two
hostages who were being held by the Revolutionary
Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Read
more
Brazil to coordinate UN Peacebuilding Commission's activities relating to Guinea-Bissau
09 January 2008
On 19 December 2007, the United Nations Peacebuilding
Commission (PBC) elected Brazil to coordinate its
activities relating to Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau
had previously indicated that it considered Brazil a
satisfactory candidate for the role. Read
more
Blacklist for main perpetrators of Amazon deforestation
02 January 2008
Brazil’s national environmental protection agency
(IBAMA), has already identified the worst offenders
in the states of Pará, Mato Grosso and Rondônia.
Read more
Hostage situation in Colombia
01 January 2008
The Brazilian Government regrets that circumstances
have prevented the anticipated release of three
hostages held by the FARC. Read
more