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Latin America News Review (Free subscription) | yesterday
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, right, talks to Sweden's Queen Silvia during the World Congress III Against the Sexual Exploitation of Children opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008. The World Congress III Against the Sexual Exploitation of Children takes place in Rio De Janeiro from Nov. 25 to Nov. 28. (AP Photo/ Ricardo Moraes) By Justin Delacour...
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The New World Lusophone Sousaphone (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
... Henrique Cardoso, incluindo encontros com o presidente. Influência que migrou para o governo Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.” The magazine recalls the Kroll case, narrates Operation Satyagraha, and explains the scheme the Brazilian federal police say was used to launder money. “It is Dantas’ alleged influence in the government that created his notoriety,” the magazine says. “He...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced a 10 year plan to slow the rate of rainforest destruction
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Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
Dilma Rousseff, chief of staff to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, acknowledged Brazilian exporters are being squeezed by much lower global demand for everything from steel to soy. But she denied that Vale's decision indicated Brazil might be headed for a recession.
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Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
... 8.3 percent Tuesday afternoon, down $0.87 to $9.68.Dilma Rousseff, chief of staff to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, acknowledged Brazilian exporters are being squeezed by much lower global demand for everything from steel to soy. But she denied that Vale's decision indicated Brazil might be headed for a recession."We're in a process of deceleration, but this doesn't mean...
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The Latin Americanist (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
* Brazil: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was one of numerous global leaders who condemned last week’s heinous attacks in Mumbai, India . * Chile: Adios to Chilean soccer star Marcelo Salas who called it quits on Friday after a successful fifteen-year career. * Ecuador: Is this a good idea? - Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa will make an official visit to Iran this week....
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Intute: Social Sciences Blog (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... from The Economist that draws together a range of contributors including: President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks greater international cooperation and sees a growing global role for the larger emerging economies . Queen of Jordan Rania calls for education reform . Former Secretary of State of the United States, Henry Kissinger argues America will be less powerful,...
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Biofuels Digest (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... climate change activity. Financial crisis imperils climate deal, say experts Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and US President George Bush push at UN for more action on climate change Climate change survey ready for your participation; World Bank, World Conservation Union seek respondents for post-Bali opinion FAO celebrates World Food Day with focus on climate...
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Denver Post (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... would reduce deforestation to 1,900 square miles a year, an area the size of Delaware, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday. Font Resize
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IOL (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... Environment Minister Carlos Minc told reporters after a launching ceremony attended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.Brazil wants to become a major voice in global environmental issues and hopes the plan will help allay criticism it has done too little to fight burning and clearing by loggers, farmers and ranchers. Amazon destruction makes Brazil one of the top emitters...
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Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
The plan would reduce deforestation to 1,900 square miles (5,000 square kilometers) a year, an area the size of the U.S. state of Delaware, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday — setting Brazil's first-ever concrete goal to slow rain forest destruction.
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Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
The plan would reduce deforestation to 1,900 square miles (5,000 square kilometers) a year, an area the size of the U.S. state of Delaware, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday - setting Brazil's first-ever concrete goal to slow rain forest destruction.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... miles (5,000 square kilometers) a year, an area the size of the U.S. state of Delaware, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday - setting Brazil's first-ever concrete goal to slow rain forest destruction.That represents a 59 percent decline over the 4,633 square miles (12,000 square kilometers) of jungle that were destroyed between August 2007 and July 2008, the last...
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MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... and floods in Santa Catarina state while making it tough for survivors to return home, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on his weekly radio show."We're only asking God to stop the rains soon so that we can start to rebuild the state of Santa Catarina," he said.advertisement | Thirty-one people are still missing, and some officials have estimated the death count could...
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Raw Story (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
The Brazilian government on Monday announced a plan under which it would cut deforestation of the Amazon by 70 percent over the next decade.It is the first time Brazil, home to the largest area of tropical woodland on the planet, has set a target for reducing the damage wreaked by illegal loggers and ranchers.Environment Minister Carlos Minc unveiled the initiative in the presence of President Luiz...
