The Brazilian government celebrates the lowest ever level of deforestation in the Amazon
Preliminary satellite data points to the smaller amount of logging since measurement began. But can it be sustained?
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Brazil prepares for the most competitive general elections in 15 years
The Brazilian electoral law has set October 3 as the deadline for those who want to run in the 2010 general elections to decide on their party affiliation.
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Brazil may be heading for the longest presidential campaign of its recent political history
Sérgio Abranches
The country is approaching the first marks of the 2010 election calendar. October 3 is the last day for candidates to register with a party to become eligible for candidacy.
Scenario for Brazilian Presidential election in 2010 can change swiftly if former Environment Minister Marina Silva decides to run
Sergio Abranches
Senator Marina Silva, former Environment Minister has already made up her mind and is likely to leave the Worker’s Party (PT) and run for President on a Green Party (PV) ticket in 2010, that’s what we can infer from what her closer associates are saying.