Brazil’s Biodiesel Rush

The world’s top ethanol producer has designs on becoming No. 1 in biodiesel production, too. With a nationwide B2 mandate—and eventual B5 mandate—approaching, oilseed growers, producers and project developers are keen on ramping up,...

Brazil May Delay 5% Biodiesel Target To 2010

Brazil may move forward to 2010 the obligatory blending of 5% of biodiesel into regular diesel, Mines and Energy Minister Edison Lobao is quoted as saying on the Estado newswire Friday. Since the beginning of this year, 2% of biodiesel has to...

Brazil Real vs US Dollar

Since September of 2007 the Brazilian money is getting stronger against US dollar.

How to Make Money in Brazil

If for no reason other than the scantily-clad revelers adorning the floats in its Carnival parades, Brazil is certain to gain some investor attention now that its annual pre-Lenten festivities are at hand. But aside from the images permeating...

Government and politics

The Brazilian Federation is based on the indissoluble association of three autonomous political entities: the States, the Municipalities and the Federal District.[3] A fourth entity originated in the aforementioned association: the Union.[3]...