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Brazilian Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles addresses the Brazil Council in Washington, DC

BRAZIL NEWS ALERTS

Govt announces new package of tax cuts
Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega Monday announced a package of economic stimulus measures with the centerpiece being an extension of tax breaks for key industries such as automobiles and domestic... >>

Public sector surplus narrows in May to R$1.12 billion
Hurt by declining tax revenue because of a recession, Brazil's primary public sector budget surplus narrowed in May to only R$1.12 billion from BRL11.95 billion in April, the Central Bank... >>

Meirelles seen leaving Central Bank by March 2010
Brazilian Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles will leave his post in March 2010 to run for governor of the center-west farm state of Goias, sources said Friday.

Meirellles assumed the... >>

Brazil posts $1.74 billion May current account deficit
Brazil posted a $1.74 billion current account deficit in May, reversing a small $146 million April surplus, as the nation's foreign trade surplus shrank, the Brazilian Central Bank said Wednesday.... >>

Chevron announces start of oil production in Brazil
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp. on Tuesday announced the start of crude oil production at its Frade site in Brazil.

Frade is expected to reach peak production of 90,000 barrels... >>

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EVENTS

Brazil Council Mission to Brasilia In the Fall, the Brazil-U.S. Business Council will lead for the tenth year a delegation of senior level corporate executives from our U.S. section to Brasília for two days of meetings... >>

U.S. Chamber President Embarks on Economic Mission to Brazil and Colombia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 27, 2009 Contact: J.P. Fielder 202-463-5682 U.S. Chamber President Embarks on Economic Mission to Brazil and Colombia “We can create new U.S. jobs by expanding trade with... >>

Forum Brasil Luncheon with Henrique Meirelles On April 24, the Brazil-U.S. Business Council hosted Henrique Meirelles, President of the Central Bank of Brazil. Mr. Meirelles shared his outlook for the Brazilian economy in 2009 and commented... >>


POLICY PRIORITIES

Program of Work 2009 The Brazil-U.S. Business Council's 2009 Program of Work identifies the key policy areas that the council will be addressing throughout the year, and highlights the initiatives that the council plans... >>


ABOUT THE COUNCIL

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council is a bilateral trade organization that works to provide a high-level private sector forum for the business communities of both countries. Brazil-U.S. Business Council 1615 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20062 brazilcouncil@uschamber.com