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Rio will be ready for Olympics: mayor

Rio's 2016 Olympic preparations are running on time and under budget, proving Brazil's capacity to keep its promises, city mayor Eduardo Paes said on Wednesday.

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Former Brazilian president Collor denies bribery charges

​Brazil's former president Fernando Collor de Mello on Wednesday denied allegations accusing him of accepting millions in bribes in a case of investigation into an extensive corruption scheme at the country's oil giant Petrobras.

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Brazil minister shocked by low sports population, expects Olympics to stimulate

Brazil sports minister George Hilton hopes the coming Rio Olympics could encourage more Brazilians to participate in sports as study finds half of the country's populations do not practice any physical exercise.

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Brazil's ex-president investigated for alleged business peddling

Brazil's Public Prosecutor announced on Thursday that an investigation involving former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had been launched on his alleged peddling influence in favor of a construction company.

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Brazilians snap up Xiaomi phones despite technical problems

​Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi held its eagerly awaited second online sales event in Brazil on Tuesday, with legions of Brazilian customers rushing online to take part.

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Brazilian VP praises institutional stability

​Brazil's Vice President Michel Temer on Wednesday hailed the country's strong institutions, and downplayed current tensions between government and opposition forces.

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Brazil names representatives to BRICS bank board of governors

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday named her finance minister and Central Bank president to represent the country on the Board of Governors of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).

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Brazil names representatives to BRICS bank board of governors

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday named her finance minister and Central Bank president to represent the country on the Board of Governors of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).

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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launches online shop in Brazil

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched an online shop in Brazil, announced a corporate executive here.

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Brazilian president meets Chinese vice premier on ties

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff met with visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang on Friday in efforts to boost ties between their two countries.

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HSBC to shut down activities in Brazil, to focus on China, India

British bank HSBC announced Tuesday that it will shut down almost all of its activities in Brazil, and will instead concentrate more on its presence in Asia, mainly in China and India.

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China, Brazil agree to boost parliamentary cooperation

China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang met here Monday with Brazilian Chamber of Deputies President Eduardo Cunha and the two pledged to step up cooperation between their countries' legislatures.

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Brazil to see investment growth in 2015: minister

Brazil will see investment growth in late 2015 and in 2016 thanks to a rebound in the demand for infrastructure services, Brazilian Planning and Budget Minister Nelson Barbosa said on Monday.

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Brazil set to see more dengue fever cases

The number of dengue fever cases in Brazil is expected to further increase, Health Minister Arthur Chioro said Monday.

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S. American transcontinental railway to benefit many

With Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff as witnesses, representatives of China and Brazil signed cooperation documents on a feasibility study on a South American transcontinental railway here Tuesday.

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China, Brazil vow to facilitate bilateral trade in joint statement

​China and Brazil issued a joint statement to further facilitate bilateral trade Tuesday after talks between visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

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Chinese premier urges enhanced industrial investment cooperation with Brazil

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday called on China and Brazil to map out a new plan for industrial investment cooperation.