Automaker Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated a new lorry plant in Juiz de Fora, in the state of Minas Gerais. The light and extra heavy trucks will be sold on the domestic and foreign markets.
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Argentina, United States and Uruguay were the leading sources of tourists to Brazil last year. The total number of visitors was 5.4 million.
Six innovative initiatives should be contemplated with US$ 20,000 each at an event in Doha, in November. Enrolment is open to compete for the award, granted by a foundation in the country.
A study by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations shows that prices dropped in March, but that they are above those practiced prior to the 2008 crisis.
The country bought 4,300 tonnes of aluminium and products from the Arab world in the first quarter of this year. The main supplier was Bahrain and the main items bought were cables and residues.
The sugarcane crop in the Brazilian Mid-South will reach 508 million tonnes, according to Archer Consulting. That will produce 21.2 billion litres of ethanol and 32.5 million tonnes of sugar.
The proposal was discussed during the Regional Conference of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, held in Congo.
The agricultural industry show will be held in Ribeirão Preto this week and expects record-high visitation. There will be business matchmaking rounds with importers.
The country will have its own pavilion at the 13th Offshore Technology Conference, the world’s leading oil industry fair, due in the United States starting next Monday (30th).
The European Union will grant the value to the Arab country to help in projects that may promote social and economic development.
The countries signed agreements on Thursday (26) during a visit by Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota to Nouakchott. Talks covered a committee for cooperation and diplomatic visas.
The 18th edition of the International Tourism Market started last Wednesday (25th) and will continue until Saturday (28th) in Tunis. The event is geared toward hotels, transport and entertainment.
The country will donate US$ 300,000 to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The funds will be allocated to the purchase of tents.
The seventh edition of Sawsana, to take place in Amman, should include Itamaraty participation and offers business opportunities in the areas of agriculture, veterinary studies and food industry.

