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Brazil's Petrobras opens dividend gusher in pre-election win for Bolsonaro
In this undated file photo released by Bolivian subsidiary of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras
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2022-07-29, Reuters
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 28 (Reuters) - Petrobras (PETR4.SA) has approved a record dividend payout of 87.8 billion reais ($17 billion), Brazil's state-run oil company...
Brazil's Lula maintains big lead over Bolsonaro ahead of October election -poll
Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to supporters
AP / Leo Correa
2022-07-29, Reuters
SAO PAULO, July 28 (Reuters) - Former Brazilian PresidentLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead over incumbent far-right President Jair Bolsonaro slipped one percentage...
Production at Brazil's Petrobras falls; refinery utilization nears 100%
AMR REFINARIA GABRIEL PASSOS PETROBRAS EM IBIRITÉ panoramio
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2022-07-22, Reuters
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 21 (Reuters) - Oil production at Brazil's Petrobras fell in the second quarter as asset divestments and increased work stoppages took their...
Woman Cons Mother Out of Over $100M in Art Using ‘Psychics' Who Claimed It Was Cursed2022-08-11
NBC Bay Area: A Brazilian woman has been arrested on allegations she was part of a bizarre scheme to defraud her 82-year-old mother out of more than $100 million worth of art work by soliciting "psychics" who claimed the paintings were cursed, authorities in Rio de Janeiro...
Brazil manifestos seek to rein in Bolsonaro before election2022-08-11
Journal Review: SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilians poured into the University of Sao Paulo's law school to hear a manifesto denouncing the brutal military dictatorship and calling for a prompt return of the rule of law. That was 1977. Almost 45 years later to the day, thousands...
WHO Says Don't Blame Monkeys For Monkeypox Spread After Attacks On Animals2022-08-11
Yahoo Daily News: A World Health Organization official spoke up for monkeys following a string of attacks against primates in Brazil, saying they’re not responsible for the growing monkeypox outbreak. Margaret Harris, a WHO spokesperson, told a United Nations news conference in...
Brazil pro-democracy manifestos aim to curb Bolsonaro's election threats2022-08-11
Yahoo Daily News: By Lisandra Paraguassu and Maria Carolina Marcello SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian business leaders, intellectuals and artists gathered on Thursday to read manifestos defending democratic institutions after attacks by President Jair Bolsonaro that have raised...
Brazil's BRF shares tumble after weak quarter2022-08-11
Reuters: SAO PAULO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Investors dumped shares in Brazilian food processor BRF SA (BRFS3.SA)on Thursday after a wider-than-expected quarterly loss partly attributed by management to nonrecurring events. In mid-afternoon trading, BRF was down by 12% and...
Brazil's Petrobras wins Bolsonaro's praise after latest fuel price cut2022-08-11
Reuters: SAO PAULO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA) said on Thursday it will lower refinery gate diesel prices by 4% starting Friday, the second cut in a week, which drew praise from President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro and...
Brazil’s BRF shares tumble after weak quarter2022-08-11
FX Empire: By AnaManoSAO PAULO (Reuters) – Investors dumped shares in Brazilian food processor BRF SA on Thursday after a wider-than-expected quarterly loss partly attributed by management to nonrecurring events. In mid-afternoon trading, BRF was down by 12% and was...
Brazil pro-democracy manifestos aim to curb Bolsonaro’s election threats2022-08-11
FX Empire: By Lisandra Paraguassu and Maria Carolina Marcello SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian business leaders, intellectuals and artists gathered on Thursday to read manifestos defending democratic institutions after attacks by President Jair Bolsonaro that have raised...
POKERSTARS LAUNCHES UNFORGETTABLE TRACKSIDE FAN EXPERIENCE WITH ORACLE RED BULL RACING IN BRAZIL2022-08-11
Canada Newswire: In the next iteration of the coveted Red SpadePass, PokerStars will award epic BrazilGrand Prix experience ONCHAN, Isle of Man, /CNW/ -- As the 2022 Formula One season moves into its second half, PokerStars has announced the latest way for fans to get their...
Qatar World Cup 2022: Brazil oppose replay of abandoned Argentina qualifier2022-08-11
Gulf News: Rio de Janeiro: The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday it did not want to replay an unfinished World Cup qualifying match with Argentina. "After receiving the request from coach Tite and coordinator Juninho Paulista, the...
AP News Summary at 9:43 a.m. EDT2022-08-11
Mooresville Tribune: Trump's bond with GOP deepens after primary wins, FBI search NEW YORK (AP) — In battleground Wisconsin, Donald Trump’s pick for governor defeated the favorite of the Republican establishment. In Connecticut, a state where compassionate conservatism was born, a...
AP News Summary at 9:26 a.m. EDT2022-08-11
Lebanon Express: Trump's bond with GOP deepens after primary wins, FBI search NEW YORK (AP) — In battleground Wisconsin, Donald Trump’s pick for governor defeated the favorite of the Republican establishment. In Connecticut, a state where compassionate conservatism was born, a...
Arsenal team news: Injuries, predicted lineup, latest transfer news and more vs. Leicester City2022-08-11
Sportingnews: GabrielJesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and William Saliba shone on their debuts as Arsenal began the 2022/23 Premier League season in impressive style with a gutsy 2-0 win at Crystal Palace. Potentially tougher opponents await as the trio target their competitive...
AP News Summary at 9:13 a.m. EDT2022-08-11
Omaha World-Herald: Trump's bond with GOP deepens after primary wins, FBI search NEW YORK (AP) — In battleground Wisconsin, Donald Trump’s pick for governor defeated the favorite of the Republican establishment. In Connecticut, a state where compassionate conservatism was born, a...