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The US could double visits from Brazil and Chile. Do they want to?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

The United States could double visits from Brazil and Chile  in one year and  generate $10.3 billion in new tourism revenue. In 2010, 1.2 million Brazilians visited the United States, injecting $5.9 billion into the American economy. economy.That would mean … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Tourists in the US

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

The 43 edition of Pow Wow, largest event of the tourism industry in the USA, ended last week with large protests for Brazil to be included in the program “ Visa Waiver.”  Brazilians attending the event were wearing bottons with … Continue reading →

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Brazilian IT companies go to trade show in California

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

  Brazilian companies that develop IT solutions for the energy industry are now in San Diego, California participating in the 21st edition of DistribuTECH. The trade mission is coordinated by  the Program for Promotion of Brazilian Software Excellence (Softex), coordinated … Continue reading →

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Brazilian textile company acquires plant in the US

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

News from the Charlotte Business Journal about Companhia Providencia will invest an additional $60 million and add 28 jobs to its $70 million Statesville plant, boosting total employment to 81. Read more: Companhia Providencia invests $60M in Statesville | Charlotte Business … Continue reading →

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Banco do Brasil expands in the US and Africa

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Bank of Brazil announced  this week the purchase of a bank in Miami, USA and signing a joint venture with Portuguese bank Espirito Santo and Brazilian rival Bradesco. The acquisitions are part of the internationalization strategy of Brazil biggest public bank, , which includes Latin … Continue reading →

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