The spill, around 8000 barrels total, it is tiny in comparison to the BP oil leak in the US Gulf of Mexico. That estimated as only 25% of the daily US oil spill – if you believe the lowest estimates.
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Usually kept under the radar – domestic violence in Brazil has hit world-wide headlines recently. Bruno Fernandez had his ex-girlfriend tortured, killed, cut up and fed to dogs. The Flamengo football club’s goalkeeper is now in a Rio de Janeiro jail awaiting trial. Below is Paris Hilton’s Brazilian Ad for Devassa beer. She’s hot, Brazil is hot, the beer is ice cold so what’s the problem? Apparently the ad is too hot for Brazilian TV. Knowing Brazil as I do this decision surprises me. Brazil has had a ‘special relationship’ with Haiti for around six years, committing Brazilian troops under the United Nations banner to ‘police’ dangerous areas and help reduce crime. But it is not just peace keeping the Brazilians contribute they hospital facilities there as well. Being such a fan of all things Brazilian I very happy that Brazil has been awarded the privilege of hosting the 2016 Olympic Games. So in celebration of Brazil – the good and the bad is a roundup of the articles I have written about Brazilian matters. The International Olympic Committee announced, in Copenhagen, that Rio de Janeiro are the winners to host the 2016 games. President Lula was there to share the joy and Brazilians the world over are celebrating. Brazil returns 15,000 tonnes Of illegally exported toxic waste to the UK. Three men who are alleged to have sent it |
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