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Brazil’s Braskem posts 95% plunge in Q1 net profit
Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem SA reported on Monday a net profit of 184 million reais ($36.78 million) in the first quarter, a 95% decrease from the year ago period.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/brazils-braskem-posts-95-plunge-q1-net-profit-2023-05-09/
Dutch PM to discuss defence of Ukraine with Brazil’s Lula
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he will lay out the need to defend Ukraine in the war with Russia on Tuesday when he meets Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, who has been critical of …
Lula ally picked for Brazil central bank post
An ally of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been appointed to a principal post on Brazil’s central bank, as the leftwing leader increases the pressure to cut interest rates.
https://www.ft.com/content/6c1f9fa7-1cf4-4d28-a6b0-4288cb6df244
Brazil’s Lula to nominate deputy finance minister for key central bank role
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad ended months of uncertainty on Monday as he revealed that Gabriel Galipolo, his second-in-command at the ministry, will be nominated for a top position at …
Equinor and partners to spend $9 billion tapping reserves offshore Brazil
Norwegian energy company Equinor said Monday it was joined by its Brazilian counterparts in making a final investment decision to tap an offshore basin with more than 1 billion barrels of oil …
Livestock Producers Seek to Integrate Biogas and Animal Protein Market in Brazil
It is the “best energy,” according to its producers, but biogas from livestock waste still lacks an organized market that would allow it to take off and realize its potential in Brazil, the world’s la …
https://ipsnews.net/2023/05/livestock-producers-seek-integrate-biogas-animal-protein-market-brazil/
Lockton buys in Brazil
Eduardo Lucena, CEO of THB Brazil, will assume the role of deputy CEO of Lockton Brazil upon completion of the deal. Other THB executives will also be joining the combined company’s management team, …
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/mergers-acquisitions/lockton-buys-in-brazil-445116.aspx
Brazil’s Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula’s green ambitions
After his swearing-in ceremony earlier this year, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva walked up the ramp to the presidential palace arm in arm with one of the world’s most famous Indigenous l …
Brazil’s Bicentennial Celebrations: Bolsonaro says he will defeat evil
Jair Bolsonaro Wednesday presided over the festivities marking the 200th Anniversary of Brazil’s Independence from Portugal and seized the opportunity to fire a verbal diatribe against Workers …
In London, Brazil’s Lula calls for efforts to free Assange
After attending the coronation of King Charles III in London, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva denounced the lack of concerted efforts to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has …