12 Mar 2010 1717MST Summary: A USD 350 million deal to buy Israeli drones will increase Brazil’s security capabilities, particularly for the upcoming World Cup and Olympic Games.
21 Feb 2010 1556MST In a national referendum, Brazilians overwhelmingly struck down a ban on the sale of guns.
04 Nov 2009 2239MST Surging oil prices have caused concern that the US will raise interest rates to keep the inflation in check, which may in turn cause the Brazilian currency (real) to weaken.
04 Nov 2009 2158MST Police and local gangs are engaging in a shootout, underway since Friday.
04 Nov 2009 2139MST Brazil plans to launch a Chinese-Brazilian satellite aboard a Ukrainian rocket, which could lead to the sharing of ballistic missile technology.