Rio Looks to Limit New Oil Royalties Bill
Brazilian President Rousseff has until November 30th to decide whether she will veto sections of a controversial new bill, set...
November 13, 2012Topic
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ENEM Exam Highlights Education in Brazil
ENEM Exam Highlights Education in Brazil. Expert brazil education analysis and reporting from The Rio Times. Latest brazil education news...
November 6, 2012
Rousseff Speaks to Protectionism at UN
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff used her speech at the opening session of this year’s UN General Assembly to rebuff accusations...
September 25, 2012
Chavez in Brazil to Officially Join Mercosur
Hugo Chávez was to meet with Mercosur leaders in Brasilia Tuesday to formalize Venezuela’s entrance to the bloc – a...
July 31, 2012
Outcome Unclear as Rio+20 Ends: Daily
The Rio+20 Outcome Document has been approved with a general “renewing of commitment” to sustainable development, greener economies and the...
June 23, 2012
Protests Pressure Rio+20 Leaders: Daily
A number of different protests have taken place around Rio de Janeiro as the Rio+20 Summit nears its climax.
June 22, 2012
Rousseff Urges More Rio+20 Funds: Daily
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has used her speech at Rio+20 to call on developed nations to contribute more funds to...
June 21, 2012
No Consensus Yet for Rio+20 Doc: Daily
The final stage of negotiations over the UN’s Rio+20 Outcome Document has ended without achieving a universally-agreed set of goals...
June 17, 2012
R$400B Investment Awaiting Approval
As sluggish growth in the Brazilian economy continues, Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has been criticized for holding up R$400 billion...
June 12, 2012