Caracas, Sep 18 (RIA Novosti) Russia's five major oil companies have said they are interested in setting up a consortium to boost operations in Latin American countries.
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Archive for September 18th, 2008
Paraguay restricts land used in soy production
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Paraguay's new government is restricting the amount of land dedicated to soy production in order to protect soil fertility and combat poverty.The bishop-turned-president Fernando Lugo, who took office…
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Franklin CEO Comments on Bolivia
Posted in September 18th, 2008
FMJ ) Chairman and CEO William Petty has reassured Franklin shareholders that the company's Escala Mine continued operations during recent civil disturbances in Bolivia. In a statement scheduled to …
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Paraguay seeks to renegotiate Brazil energy treaty
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Paraguay's new President Fernando Lugo visited Brazil Wednesday with one goal: launching talks to earn his poor country more money from a dam on the nations' shared border, the largest hydroelectric p…
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Brazil, Buoyed by Oil and Agriculture, Becomes a Global Power
Posted in September 18th, 2008
BRASILIA, BRAZIL—For decades, this well-endowed country was ritually dubbed the country of tomorrow, and yet the long-promised greatness of Brazil never materialized. Military dictatorships, wan…
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138 million active SIMs in August and counting
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Brazil’s telecoms regulator Anatel said the country was home to 138.3 million active mobile lines at the end of August, up 2.25% or three million on the previous month, and the best monthly net …
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Former Argentine major arrested in Brazil
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Police in Brazil arrested a fugitive Argentine charged in a 1976 massacre of opponents of Argentina's military dictatorship on Wednesday in a luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Interpol said.Agents from …
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Brazil to produce generic AIDS drug
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Brazil's health minister says Latin America's biggest country will produce an inexpensive generic version of an AIDS drug made by Merck & Co.Jose Gomes Temporao said Wednesday the decision to produce …
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Forbes Medi-Tech Announces Reducol Expansion in South America with New Yogurt Drink Launched in Uruguay
Posted in September 18th, 2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire - Sept. 18, 2008) - Forbes Medi-Tech Inc. (TSX:FMI)(NASDAQ:FMTI) ("Forbes" or "Company") announced the launch of a new dairy beverage containing the Company's …
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U.S. Interested in Exploiting Brazilian Pre-Salt Layer Oil Fields
Posted in September 18th, 2008
The United States is interested in cooperating with Brazil to finance projects for exploiting the country's pre-salt layer oil fields, U.S. ambassador to Brazil Clifford Sobel said on Wednesday. Th…
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Valerus opens Brazil office
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Geoterra Ltda. , creating a Brazilian branch for the Houston natural gas handling company. As part of the new partnership, Valerus has opened an office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The company already…
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UN expert deplores anti-indigenous violence in Bolivia
Posted in September 18th, 2008
The United Nations expert on the human rights of indigenous people today condemned the recent wave of violence in Bolivia directed at indigenous communities, individuals and institutions that work in …
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LocalAdLink www.localadlink.com to Leverage the Ever-Expanding Local Advertising and Listing Revenue Opportuni
Posted in September 18th, 2008
HR Department Often Last to Know about Employee Issues; Latest Ouch Point(R) Study from Opinion Research Corporation Finds and Lamar Advertising to Present at CL Kin
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Villeneuve set to race in South American series
Posted in September 18th, 2008
In a bid to get more stock car experience under his belt, Jacques Villeneuve is set to compete in the eighth round of the Argentinian Touring Car series at the end of this month. SPEEDTV.com reports …
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AIG Insurance Mulls Sale Of Brazil Operations - Report
Posted in September 18th, 2008
(UBB) since 1997 in which the two companies provide insurance and pension fund services. In addition, AIG has a 7.34% stake in Providencia Industria e Comercio SA ( PRVI3.BR), a Brazilian manufactur…
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Russian deputy PM visits Nicaragua as part of Latin American tour
Posted in September 18th, 2008
MANAGUA, September 18 (RIA Novosti) - A Russian delegation led by a deputy prime minister has visited Nicaragua as part of a Latin American tour to revive ties with the region. Igor Sechin visited …
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel sales rise in first half of ‘08 - Milwaukee Business Journal
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel sales rise in first half of ‘08Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 23 hours agoMexico, Argentina and Brazil led growth in that region. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, sales volume was up 24 percent year-over-year. …
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel sales rise in first half of ‘08 - Bizjournals.com
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel sales rise in first half of ‘08Bizjournals.com, NC - Sep 17, 2008Mexico, Argentina and Brazil led growth in that region, while in Europe, Middle East and Africa, sales volume was up 24 percent year-over-year. …
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Wandering Spirit - New Zealand Herald
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Wandering SpiritNew Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 54 minutes agoBefore starting to work on ANZFW more than six years ago, Stewart spent 10 years travelling and the travel bug hasn't disappeared - she counts Brazil as one …
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel sales rise in first half of ‘08 - Phoenix Business Journal (subscription)
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel sales rise in first half of ‘08Phoenix Business Journal (subscription), AZ - 1 hour agoMexico, Argentina and Brazil led growth in that region. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, sales volume was up 24 percent year-over-year. …
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