After Two Week Delay, VLT Opens in Rio de Janeiro
On Sunday, June 5th, Rio de Janeiro’s new light rail transit system, the VLT (Vehicle on Light Tracks) was finally...
June 6, 2016Topic
infrastructure
Infrastructure Projects Stimulated with PIL in Brazil
Government aims to boost its Logistics Investment Program in railroads, airports, ports and highways.
March 8, 2016
Rio’s Metro Line 4 to Open in Time for Olympics Games
According to city administrators by July, Metro Line 4 will be ready to transport more than 300 thousand persons per...
March 8, 2016
Brazil Invested R$250 Billion in PAC Projects in 2015
Last year's volume is the equivalent to 24.2 percent of the total to be invested by 2018, of R$1.04 trillion.
March 1, 2016
Brazil’s Rousseff Welcomes Visit by Germany’s Merkel
The two leaders are expected to discuss climate change, investments and trade agreements between Mercosur and the European Union.
August 20, 2015
Construction at Rio’s Galeão Airport Making Good Progress
The renovation and amplification works at Rio de Janeiro's international Antonio Carlos Jobim, also known as Galeão, airport are progressing...
August 12, 2015
Brazil’s President Rousseff Meets with President Obama in U.S.
Rousseff’s trip has already rendered new trade accords with Brazil being granted access to U.S. beef market.
June 30, 2015
Brazil Announces R$198 Billion Plan in Infrastructure
The infrastructure program marks a ‘turning point’ for the recovery of the country’s economy, says the government.
June 10, 2015
Rio de Janeiro Needs R$42.5 Billion More for Infrastructure
The BNDES released a study that says Rio de Janeiro, even after the 2016 Olympics, will need to invest R$42.5...
June 1, 2015