Brazil

2024 - 3 - 27

Dramatic Events Unfold in Brazil: From Flood Rescues to Soccer Showdowns

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Dive into the latest news from Brazil, where heroic rescue missions battle with football sensations in a whirlwind of events.

In Brazil, the nation is facing a crisis as rescue workers race against time to save flood victims in Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo. The deadly storm has claimed lives, but the fresh produce sector breathes a sigh of relief with minimal impact on its operations. Meanwhile, the government is gearing up to tackle food inflation issues and reduce states' debt burden. Torrential rains wreak havoc across the country, with severe flooding and landslides causing displacement and casualties. On a lighter note, Brazilian soccer teams engage in thrilling matches, drawing crowds and excitement.

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Brazil races to save flood victims as storm death toll rises (Independent Online)

Rescue workers in Brazil are still working around the clock saving survivors from the recent flood disaster that swept through Rio de Janeiro and Espirito ...

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Deadly storm had minimal impact on Brazil's fresh produce sector (FreshPlaza.com)

The fresh produce sector in Brazil is relieved that the heavy rains that led to this past weekend's deadly landslides and mudslides, mainly in the North of ...

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Brazil government wants action to tame food inflation (The Brazilian Report)

Food inflation has ticked up in Brazil recently — and the Lula administration wants to detect in advance the risks of crop failures.

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Brazil unveils proposal to reduce debt service on states' debt (Reuters)

Brazil's finance ministry unveiled on Tuesday its proposal to reduce the burden of states' debt to the federal government, conditioned upon allocating ...

Brazil: Floods - Jan 2024 (ReliefWeb)

Following the heavy rainfall that has been affecting Brazil since 25 February, causing flooding and rivers overflow, the number of displaced people and ...

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AGCS Re Brazil retains superior ratings (Insurance Business)

AM Best has maintained its A+ (Superior) financial strength rating and “aa” (Superior) long-term issuer credit rating for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty ...

Torrential rains wreak havoc in Brazil - Business Insurance (Business Insurance)

Severe rainfall continues to ravage parts of Brazil, with the extreme weather claiming at least 27 lives in the southeastern part of the country, ...

UPDATE 2-Brazil unveils proposal to reduce debt service on states ... (Yahoo Finance)

Brazil's finance ministry unveiled on Tuesday its proposal to reduce the burden of states' debt to the federal government, conditioned upon allocating ...

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Brazil flood kills at least 27, rainfall continues to ravage - Travel And ... (Travel And Tour World)

The death toll in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo rose to 19, and at least eight people have been killed in neighboring state Rio de Janeiro.

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Floods, landslides kill at least 27 people in Brazil (News.Az)

At least 27 people lost their lives in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the past few days in Brazil, officials said on Monday, New...

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Brazil fight back to draw six-goal thriller with Spain | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Lucas Paqueta fired home a stoppage-time penalty to deny La Roja victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, after they had taken a late lead. Spain captain Rodri scored ...

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Brazil player ratings vs Spain: Endrick scores again after Lamine ... (Goal.com)

Rising stars Endrick and Lamine Yamal wrote the first chapter in what could just be the game's next great rivalry as Brazil and Spain played out a 3-3 draw ...

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VIDEO: Brazil sensation Endrick scores five-minutes into his ... (Goal.com)

Brazil sensation Endrick net a stupendous volley against Spain on Tuesday, scoring what will surely be the first of many at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Vinícius Júnior's Brazil draws 3-3 with Spain in 'One Skin' friendly ... (WTOP)

MADRID (AP) — Vinícius Júnior had a quiet game as Brazil drew 3-3 with Spain on Tuesday in the “One Skin” friendly set up to raise awareness about the ...

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Coastal shipping in Brazil in 2021 - International Council on Clean ... (International Council on Clean Transportation)

Over this time, the tonnage of liquid and gaseous bulk grew by 53%, solid bulk tonnage grew by 7%, containerized cargo tonnage grew the most, by 230%, and ...

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An inside look at Brazil's push to end food waste (UN Environment)

At age 19, Regina Tchelly left her small hometown in north-east Brazil and arrived in Rio de Janeiro with a dream: to become a famous chef.

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Growth in Brazil runs through the impact economy (videos ... (ImpactAlpha)

Investment in Brazil's Black entrepreneurs and impact economy stands to get a boost from Brazil's new National Impact Economy Strategy.

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Podcast: How Brazil's far-right operates (The Brazilian Report)

A new report maps and details the activities and ideologies of more than 20 far-right extremist groups operating in Brazil.

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Brazil Scheme Seeks To Boost International Connectivity | Aviation ... (Aviation Week)

Brazil's government has launched a pilot program designed to increase the number of seats and international flights to the country.

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Macron and Lula launch submarine built in Brazil with French tech (Reuters)

The presidents of France and Brazil on Wednesday launched a submarine built in the South American country with French technology in a program that aims to ...

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Macron charms Brazil's Lula with non-alignment pitch and submarines (POLITICO.eu)

SAO PAULO — France is beefing up its defense ties with Brazil — shored up by President Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to the country.

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France to help Brazil develop nuclear technology for submarines (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and senior military officials. 04:31. French President Emmanuel Macron, ...

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Launching of the Tonelero, the third Brazilian Scorpène® submarine ... (EDR Magazine)

Itaguaí, 27 March 2024 On March 27th, the third of the four Scorpène® submarines of the ProSub program was launched at the Itaguaí Naval base, ...

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Brazil and France launch diesel-powered submarine (Euronews)

The launch is part of a Prosub program launched by French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Lula da Silva in 2008. Macron and his Brazilian counterpart also ...

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Macron and Lula pledge deeper Brazil-France cooperation (The Brazilian Report)

Presidents Lula of Brazil and Emmanuel Macron of France attended the baptism and launch into the sea of the Scorpène-class Tonelero.

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France, Brazil launch submarine to secure 'blue Amazon,' hail ... (Al Arabiya English)

President Emmanuel Macron and counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday celebrated the launch of Brazil's third French-designed submarine, which.

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French, Brazilian Presidents Celebrate Launch of Defense Submarine (Voice of America)

French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazil's President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva celebrated the launch of Brazil's third French-designed submarine at ...

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Popularity of Brazil Congress jumps amid penal populism push (The Brazilian Report)

A new Datafolha poll with Brazilian voters shows a spike in Congress popularity. It coincides with a push for tough-on-crime legislation.

Brazil, France launch €1bn program to protect Amazon (Argus Media)

Brazil and France launched a four-year, €1bn ($1.1bn) investment program to protect the Amazon rainforest using private and public funds, the countries said ...

Brazil launches its third submarine under partnership with France (新华网)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the launching ceremony held at the Itaguai port on the Rio de ...

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Brazil aims to increase fresh produce export volumes to world markets (FreshPlaza.com)

According to Luiz Roberto Barcelos, Abrafrutas director and known as the Brazil's 'Melon King' "Last Tuesday we were received by President Lula Da Silva to talk ...

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Brazil, France launch $1.1 bln program to protect Amazon rainforest (Reuters India)

Brazil and France on Tuesday launched an investment program to protect the Brazilian and Guyanese Amazon rainforest involving 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) ...

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