'Fire of Brasil' Franchise Lands in El SalvadorWednesday, December 9, 2009 The franchise opened a restaurant for 160 people at Torre Futura. It will employ 45 people, and required an investment of $300.000. Honduras Negotiates an FTA with BrazilWednesday, December 14, 2011 The countries have begun talks on a free trade agreement (FTA), said Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa. A press release from the Presidency of the Republic of Honduras reads: Brazil joins SICA as observerWednesday, October 8, 2008 This move seeks to intensify the relationship between Brazil and Central America, especially regarding trade and commerce. With this move, Brazil will be able to participate int he ministerial and presidential meetings of the Integration System and will have to right to participate but not vote, according to the agreement signed at the first meeting of the political consultation mechanism between Brazil and the Central American organization. $300 Million For Salvadoran Bus SystemMonday, February 22, 2010 The government of Brazil has offered a $300 million loan to renew the country’s bus fleet. Marcelo Baumbach, spokesperson for Brazil’s government, explained they are negotiating a credit line with BNDES, Brazil’s National Economic and Social Development Bank. Guatemala Imports 12.7% Less From BrazilMonday, February 8, 2010 In 2009, Guatemala imported $279 million, 12.7% less than in 2008, when it bought $320 million. The auto industry was the worst-hit, with a 64% reduction: from $31.9 million in 2007 to $11.2 million in 2009. Brazil Seeks More Trade with NicaraguaThursday, December 17, 2009 The Brazilian ambassador in Nicaragua stated his country's interest in increasing trade with Nicaragua. Ambassador Flavio Helmond Macieira wants to increase Nicaraguan exports to Brazil, which summed $62 million in 2008. Honduras seeks trade agreement with Brazil, Peru, and EcuadorTuesday, October 28, 2008 The Government of Honduras is studying "what type of accord" they can offer Brazil; they have proposed a FTA with Peru and a Partial Reach Agreement with Ecuador. Honduran vice-minister of Foreign Trade, Jaime Turcios, suggested that the agreement with Brazil could be made within the wider context of the Central American Integration System (SICA) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). Isthmus seeks agricultural agreement with BrazilFriday, August 22, 2008 Agriculture Ministers from Central America met yesterday in the Panamanian capital to analyze a possible agreement of cooperation in agriculture with Brazil. Brazilian officials from the the Ministry of Agricultural Development, the National Supply Company and the Brazilian Company of Agricultural Investigation present the plan for cooperation with Brazil. It’s Time to Learn Portuguese...Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Lula's recent trip is a formal expression of the growth of the political and economic influence of Brazil in the region, which traditionally is the back yard of Mexico. The progress and the establishment of Brazil as a South American economic and political leader was already clear when it was incorporated, as a regional observer, into the System of Central American Integration (SICA) in 2008. Since that time, it began to enhance its relationship with this region, which it has visited three times in the last thirteen months. Costa Rica Signs "Open Skies" Agreement with BrazilThursday, February 24, 2011 The countries signed an open skies agreement on February 22nd. Said agreement grants airlines much more flexibility when selecting routes, frequencies and prices. New Taca Destination: Porto AlegreFriday, September 25, 2009 From December 1st onwards, the airline will operate a new flight from Lima, Peru, to Porto Alegre, Brazil. Through its connection centers in El Salvador or Costa Rica, Central American travelers will be able to conveniently connect with the Connections Center in Lima, and take advantage of the new flight to Porto Alegre. Nicaragua - Brazil Chamber of Commerce CreatedMonday, January 23, 2012 The new Nicaraguan - Brazilian Chamber of Commerce unites Brazilian and Nicaraguan entrepreneurs and investors. Enrique Zamora, General Manager of the agricultural company Agropecuaria LAFISE SA and Chairman of the new chamber said: "Nicaragua has received many benefits from Brazil and is now looking to further strengthen these relations and to promote Nicaraguan exports to that country and the southern region. " Brazil Negotiates Digital TV with Guatemala and NicaraguaTuesday, March 22, 2011 Brazil wants both countries to use the Digital TV system it has developed along with Japan. The advisor to the Ministry of Telecommunications of Brazil, Flavio Lenz, during his participation at a seminar in the city of Quito, said that Brazilian-Japanese ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting), is "best suited for developing countries." El Salvador Seeking Brazilian Cooperation in AgricultureFriday, February 5, 2010 Brazil could supply the Salvadoran agriculture industry with technical assistance and know-how. Agriculture and trade officials from Brazil are in the country, discussing the basis of a potential agreement. Brazil Interested in Guatemalan OilMonday, June 8, 2009 During the visit by the president of Brazil, Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva, Brazilian businessmen indicated that they are interested in exploring for oil and gas in Guatemala. Energy and Mining Minister, Carlos Meany, said that during the Brazilian president’s stay in Guatemala, companies such as the state-owned Patrobras, indicated their interest in carrying out oil and gas exploration activities in the country, according to an article on Presnablibre.com. |
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