28 Jul 2011 Lowest US Dollar quotation since 1999
The Brazilian Real reached the mark of 1,544 for 1 US $, which hasn't happened for the last 12 years. The Brazilian Central Bank is trying intervene for months throwing US Dollars on the market in order to keep the exchange rate more favorable for Brazilian exports, but with no much success so far. Read More...
10 Jun 2011 New trains for the Metro in Rio de Janeiro
While the construction works for the new metro line, going to the district of Barra de Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro are making progress, there seem not to be enough trains to satisfied the huge demand. Read More...