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Oil project near Amazon River mouth blocked by Brazil's environment agency

Brazil’s environmental regulator has refused to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting celebration from environmentalists who had warned of its potential impact

The Independent UK

The end of offshore oil and gas exploration in NZ was hard won – but it remains politically fragile

Recent news that the New Zealand government has granted an offshore oil and gas exploration permit it had earlier declined demonstrates how fragile the current ban on such activity still is.

The Conversation

Bolsonaro's legal woes deepen with undeclared diamond gifts

Undeclared diamond jewelry brought into Brazil from Saudi Arabia has deepened the legal jeopardy of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

The Independent UK

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How to be an ace engineer: F2 and damper specialist Gavin Bickerton-Jones

Years of preparing his own karts and single-seater cars gave Gavin Bickerton-Jones plenty of the core skills needed to make a career from motorsport. But never one to rest on his laurels, Norfolk-based Bickerton-Jones developed a specialism in dampers that has made him one of the most in-demand engineers in…

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Debate grows among Lula's team over Brazil fuel tax policy

A debate has broken out among senior aides to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over fuel taxes, underlining the competing views within his circle over the future path of his nascent leftist administration.

Reuters

3 Top Stocks You Can Buy Now and Hold for a Lifetime

With the central bank’s progress in controlling inflation, recession risks have subsided. Amid early signs of resilience, the IMF recently upgraded the outlook for the U.S. economy in 2023. Given this backdrop, fundamentally strong stocks Halliburton (HAL), Cardinal Health (CAH), and Jabil (JBL) could be ideal buy-and-hold options for solid…

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Brazil protests: Why are Lula and Bolsonaro’s supporters protesting?

Supporters of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro have rioted in protest against Lula’s victory

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Investors fear Petrobas's new CEO—despite his energy industry pedigree

The appointment of Jean Paul Prates as CEO of the state-owned Petrobras sparked a selloff in the oil giant's stock.

Fortune

Brazil markets tumble on Lula's first full day in office

Brazilian markets delivered a withering verdict on leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first full day in office on Monday, after he pledged to prioritize social issues and ordered a budget-busting extension to a fuel tax exemption.

Reuters

US manufacturer Honeywell to pay $200m to settle bribery charges

Parallel investigations were for bribes that Honeywell paid from 2010 to 2014 to get business from Brazil’s Petrobras.

Al Jazeera

Petrobras shares dive on Brazil vote to ease rules on politicians running state firms

Brazil's lower house of Congress voted late on Tuesday to make it easier for politicians to take roles at state-run firms, hammering shares of the state-run oil company, devastated by a political graft scandal over the past decade.

Reuters

Everything about Petrobras will be discussed with markets, says member of Lula's team

Brazil's incoming government has no intention of causing a "breakdown" of state-run oil giant Petrobras, a member of the transition team said on Thursday, adding that "everything" would be discussed with markets and investors.

Reuters

Former Petrobras executive asks Brazil court to block dividend payment

Guilherme Estrella, former director of Brazil's state-controlled oil giant Petrobras, filed a lawsuit in court to block the payment of dividends by the company. In a late Friday filing, Petrobras reported that Estrella, a former director of exploration and production, requested the blocking of 32.1 billion reais ($6.6 billion) in…

Reuters

With Lula's Win in Brazil, the Left Dominates Latin America

The question now is whether Bolsonaro’s coalition can remain in place once the man himself is out of power.

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Stock Market Closes Lower As Investors Wait For Signs Fed May Start To Ease Rate Hikes

The stock market closed lower Monday as all eyes were on the Fed meeting this week. Chip stocks led declines.

Investors Business Daily

Brazil Stocks: Oil Giant Petrobras Responds To Lula Win Over Bolsonaro

Brazil stocks fell broadly after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Sunday's runoff presidential election. State-owned Petrobras stock shed 7% Monday morning.

France 24

Bolsonaro vs Lula: Who has Brazil's business vote?

Brazil’s main Sao Paulo stock market surged the morning after the first round of the 2022 presidential election, when incumbent Jair Bolsonaro fared better than expected against his leftist rival, Lula. Is this a sign that the financial markets prefer Bolsonaro? And could the tight gap between the two candidates…

Reuters

Bolsonaro and Lula face off in Brazil presidential debate

Brazil's main presidential candidates took their gloves off on Sunday and laid into each other in the first presidential debate for the October general election with accusations of corruption and threats to democracy.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro says Petrobras privatization possible next year

President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday he has authorized Minister of Mines and Energy Adolfo Sachsida to consider the privatization of oil company Petrobras next year, if the president is re-elected in October.

Reuters

Brazil's Bolsonaro pledges privatizations if re-elected; mum on Petrobras

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro did not mention privatizing state-controlled oil company Petrobras in his re-election plan released on Wednesday that promises to continue pursuing policies that reduce the size of the state.

Investors Business Daily

IBD Stock of The Day: PBR Stock Eyes New Entry On Strong Petrobras Earnings, Huge Dividend

Petrobras earnings are rising fast, while the Brazilian oil giant offers a massive dividend. PBR stock is near a buy point.

ABC News

Lower fuel prices push by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro hurts Aussie farmers

Brazilian politics might be half a world away but that hasn't stopped a president's populist push from putting pressure on Aussie farmers.

Benzinga

Petrobras (PBR) Output Down, Refinery Utilization Up At 97%

The Brazilian state-owned oil major Petrobras' (NYSE: PBR) oil production dropped in the second quarter due to divestments along with an increase in work stoppages. The company's refinery utilization rate, however, was at a high of 97%.

Reuters

Ecuador's Oriente crude exports suspended, Napo flowing amid force majeure

Exports of Ecuador's flagship Oriente crude remain suspended under a force majeure declaration as the spread of anti-government protests hurts oil output, state-run Petroecuador said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Colombia rebels open to talks with new president

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