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ENVIRONMENT-BRAZIL: Genetic Modification Divides Scientists
Brazil's scientific community is divided on whether or not the nation's farmers should cultivate genetically modified crops.ECONOMY-BRAZIL: Boomerang Effect Triggers New Tensions
Brazil's economy is now suffering the effects of Argentina's economic uncertainty - a boomerang effect of Brazil's currency devaluation in January.ECONOMY-BRAZIL: Nation Surprises IMF by Exceeding Goals
Brazil's economy performed "considerably better" than expected, acknowledged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its evaluation released by the Brazilian government on Monday.ECONOMY-BRAZIL: June Trade Balance Frustrates Hopes
Brazil's exports in June were less than its imports, dashing the hopes for an improved trade balance that began in January with Brazil's currency devaluation.TRADE: Negotiations Redefine North-South Relations
Negotiations for the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) have revised North-South relations.RIO SUMMIT: Europe Hesitant to Back Non-Intervention
European governments showed reticence in supporting the principle of non-intervention in other countries' affairs as they debated the final declaration of the Latin America and Caribbean - European Union (EU) Summit to be signed Tuesday.RIO SUMMIT: Cardoso Calls for a More Just World Order
"The construction of a legitimate international order" that reduces disparity is at stake, declared Brazil's president Fernando Henrique Cardoso upon opening the Latin America and Caribbean-European Union Summit this week.LATIN AMERICA-EU: Rio Summit to Be Diverse and Divided
A wide variety of processes, negotiations and demands will compete for attention during the short Latin America and Caribbean-European Union Summit this Monday and Tuesday in Brazil.LATIN AMERICA: EU Gives the Go-Ahead for Trade Talks
Diplomatic success was assured for next week's Rio Summit when the European Union (EU) resolved to negotiate trade issues with the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and Chile - but the talks do not guarantee that the two trade blocs will reach an agreement.ECONOMY-BRAZIL: Auction Ends Oil Exploration Monopoly
Brazil rang down the curtain this week on its state-owned petroleum monopoly with the auction of 27 areas for the exploration and production of oil.RIGHTS-BRAZIL: Police Chief-Designee Accused of Torturing Priest
Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso drew fire after naming Joao Batista Campelo, accused of torturing a Roman Catholic priest in 1970, as director- general of the federal police.AGRICULTURE-BRAZIL: Debate Rages on Genetically-Altered Seeds
The Ministry of Agriculture's decision to authorise the cultivation of genetically-altered soy beans in Brazil has only intensified the debate on the product's effects on the environment, health and trade.AGRICULTURE-BRAZIL: Debate Rages on Genetically-Altered Seeds
The Ministry of Agriculture's decision to authorise the cultivation of genetically-altered soy beans in Brazil has only intensified the debate on the product's effects on the environment, health and trade.RIGHTS-BRAZIL: One of the Highest Teen Murder Rates in the World
One of the key expressions of violence in Brazil is the high level of murders of adolescents, which has risen threefold over the past decade, by contrast with a relatively low teen suicide rate.COMMODITIES-BRAZIL: Increase in Coffee Exports Lowers Price
Brazil exported 1.5 million bags of coffee in May - so much coffee that it prevented the international market price from rising above record lows.LABOUR-BRAZIL: One-Fourth of Workforce in Informal Sector
The informal sector of Brazil's economy employs more than 12 million people in 9.5 million businesses, according to a new study by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).TRADE-BRAZIL: Trade Surplus Fails to Dispel Gloom
Although Brazil recorded its first major trade surplus of the year in May - 312 million dollars - the news failed to lift the general gloom surrounding trade projections.RIGHTS-BRAZIL: One of the Highest Teen Murder Rates in the World
One of the key expressions of violence in Brazil is the high level of murders of adolescents, which has risen threefold over the past decade, by contrast with a relatively low teen suicide rate.FINANCE-BRAZIL: Billions of Dollars Smuggled Out Through Paraguay
The Brazil-Paraguay border is an open door for tax evasion and the flight of billions of dollars, according to Brazilian officials.RIGHTS-BRAZIL: Teens’ Murder Rates Prompt Ban on Guns
Brazil will join the small group of countries that prohibit civilian gun sales if Parliament approves a Government bill to be introduced Tuesday, amid fierce opposition by the country's gun lobby.ENVIRONMENT: Amazon Top Priority for Greenpeace
The Amazon is now the number one priority of Greenpeace International, replacing the worldwide anti- nclear campaign.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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