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 …

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/dutch-pm-to-discuss-defence-of-ukraine-with-brazils-lula/ar-AA1aUUsp

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 …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/brazil-s-lula-to-nominate-deputy-finance-minister-for-key-central-bank-role/ar-AA1aUmeG

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 …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/equinor-and-partners-to-spend-9-billion-tapping-reserves-offshore-brazil/ar-AA1aUbUH

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 …

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/brazils-amazon-megaprojects-threaten-lulas-green-ambitions-99150802

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 …

https://en.mercopress.com/2022/09/08/brazil-s-bicentennial-celebrations-bolsonaro-says-he-will-defeat-evil

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 …

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/us/in-london-brazil-s-lula-calls-for-efforts-to-free-assange/ar-AA1aPRWN