Rio de Janeiro to Ban Plastic Bags for Businesses
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following some progressive leaders like the state of California (U.S.)...
June 27, 2018Topic
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Russia Bans Brazilian Pork, Beef Over Growth Hormone
The Russian ban comes only months after meat-tainting scandal Carne Fraca shook the sector and caused billions of dollars in...
November 21, 2017
The U.S. Bans All Fresh Beef Imports from Brazil
Brazilian officials say irregularities in products may have been caused by reaction to foot-and-mouth vaccines.
June 23, 2017
Russian Paralympic Athletes Banned From Rio 2016 Games
IPC bans all Russian athletes from Paralympics due to 'systematic doping' program by the Russian government.
August 8, 2016
Beverage Giants in Brazil to Halt Sale of Soft Drinks in Schools
Trying to give kids healthier choices,the beverage companies will only sell mineral water, fruit juices, coconut water and dairy-based drinks...
June 23, 2016
Rio’s Stadiums May be Allowed Once Again to Sell Beer
Beer has been prohibited from being sold inside stadiums since 2008 in an attempt to curb fan violence during games.
September 24, 2015
Brazilian Beef Exports to China Will Start Again: Daily
With ban lifted, Brazil expects to sell between US$800 million and US$1 billion worth of beef to China in the...
July 18, 2014
Brazil May Vote on Oil Royalties Again
Deputies and senators from non-oil producing states have secured enough signatures to force a vote on President Dilma Rousseff’s partial...
December 11, 2012
Chevron Says Brazil Ban Overturned
A Brazilian court has overturned a ban that prevented Chevron from operating in Brazil, according to a statement by the...
December 4, 2012