Agência Brasil Brasília – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sent a congratulatory message to the president elect of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas. In the note Lula says "It is time for the Palestinian people to move ahead in the direction of peace and prosperity." Lula also praised Abbas for his democratic spirit
Author: Alexandre Rocha
Agência Brasil São Paulo – Brazilian vehicle production rose 20.7% in 2004, compared to 2003. The strong performance was boosted by exports, which rose 51.8%, and domestic demand, up 10.5%. Foreign sales of Brazilian-made vehicles brought in revenue of US$8.3 billion in 2004. Another bright spot in this picture is the fact that the sector
Agência Brasil São Paulo – Brazil has closed out 2004 with a trade surplus of US$33.696 billion, with exports at US$96.475 billion and imports at US$62.779 billion. For the year exports were up 32% and imports up 30%, compared to 2003. In December, Brazil exported goods worth US$9.194 billion, a record for the month. Compared
Agência Brasil Rio – The Red Cross of Brazil is receiving donations to help the victims of the tidal wave in Asia, according to the president of the organization in Brazil, Luiz Fernando Hernández. He explained that the destruction of airport landing strips and transport costs are making it more difficult to send donations to
