Daily Archives: January 5, 2011

Lula’s Legacy

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Brazil’s charismatic (now ex) president Lula has been perceived as a great leader worldwide. Obama called him “the man” and Fidel Castro ” dear comrade”; in Brazil, after 8 years in power, his popularity rate was above 80%, demolishing the … Continue reading →

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European commission approves Shell – Cosan joint venture | Valor Online

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SAO PAULO - The European Commission gave the green light for the creation of a joint venture between Anglo-Dutch Shell and Brazil’s Cosan focused on the production, distribution and sale of sugar, ethanol and related products, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. After examining the operation, the commission concluded that ”the transaction will not significantly impedes effective competition in the European Economic Area or a substantial part of it. “ The agency noted that the activities of the joint venture will involve the … Continue reading →

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