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Brazil and Guinea Conakry

Two weeks ago, Janar posted stating that Brazilians should pay closer attention to Africa. A few days later, Hildete wrote about the expansion of Banco do Brasil in Africa. I tend to pay close attention to the advises of my brilliant co-bloggers… Well, big news are that today I am leaving Paris. I will beContinue reading “Brazil and Guinea Conakry”

Banco do Brasil expands in the US and Africa

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 America, after the recent purchase of Banco Patagonia. In the US, targeting Brazilian High Net Wealth The institution being acquired in MiamiContinue reading “Banco do Brasil expands in the US and Africa”

Africa yo te estoy llamando a ti – Africa eclipsing BRICs in Growth?

Ella baila la portugueza Estoy llamando a todas las morenas Y las llamada la viene da la luz Con calma se baila esta danza Y con amor canto yo esta cancion Africa bamba ase a un lado a la tristeza Y otra mas dulce no la podras encontrar – Santana, Africa Bamba The Economist notesContinue reading “Africa yo te estoy llamando a ti – Africa eclipsing BRICs in Growth?”

Brazil´s Foreign Policy

Under the leadership of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil opened 62 diplomatic and consular representations around the world – another 17 are in the process of opening. The country currently has 212 posts. Many of them have no relevance in the international political and economic landscape. However, they are part of a strategyContinue reading “Brazil´s Foreign Policy”

Targeting Africa, Brazil launches business centre in Angola

The first Business Centre Apex-Brazil in Africa was launched this week in Luanda, Angola. The Centre will enter into full operation in March 2011 and targets to expand Brazilian company’s participation in the reconstruction process of Angola, as well as to facilitate investment and operation of Brazilian companies in the African market. “We are openingContinue reading “Targeting Africa, Brazil launches business centre in Angola”