Michelin to build new factory in Brazil Nov 22, 2009
The tyre factory will be in Resende, close to Rio de Janeiro, and will start production in 2013, Rollier told financial newspaper La Tribune. The plant will allow Michelin to "triple its capacity" in the region, he said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Honduran police break up rallies Sep 23, 2009
Embassy staff were told to stay home, and embassy charge d'affaires Francisco Catunda Resende said water, phone and electricity services had been cut, leaving the mission with a diesel powered generator, according to a spokesman with Brazil's Foreign Ministry who did not give his name in keeping with policy. U.N. truck brings foodA U.N. truck showed up at the embassy with hot dogs to feed Zelaya supporters and Brazilian staffers the only food U.N. workers could find in a city where nearly... (MSNBC -- International)
Former Honduran President Holed Up In Embassy Sep 23, 2009
Embassy staff were told to stay home and most did, while embassy charge d'affaires Francisco Catunda Resende said water, phone and electricity services had been cut off, leaving the mission with a diesel-powered generator, Brazil's Foreign Ministry said. Services were restored Tuesday afternoon. (Time.com)
Santos grabs semi spot Apr 6, 2009
Botafogo, a 4-0 winner over host Resende, was second in the group and will face Vasco, which kept alive an eight-match winning streak with a 4-0 victory over Bangu at Sao Januario stadium, maintaining first place in Group A. Fluminense, with former Lyon striker Fred, finished second and will play Flamengo again in the semifinals. Botafogo won the Guanabara Cup and has already guaranteed its spot in the Rio state title against the Rio Cup winner. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ronaldo's two markers spice Corinthians' draw Mar 26, 2009
In Rio de Janeiro, Bangu bat Cabofriense 1-0; Flamengo downed Madureria 4-2; Resende defeated Boavista 3-1; Macae beat Duque de Caxias 3-1; Botafogo and Americano tied 2-2; Tigres and Volta Redonda drew 2-2; and Vasco beat Mesquita 2-1. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brazil: Ronaldo shut down, but Corinthians wins Mar 23, 2009
In Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, it was: Volta Redonda 3 Resende 0; and Botafogo 4, Duque de Caxias 0. On Saturday, it was: Madureira 2 Mesquita 1; Macae 1, Americano 1; Friburguense 2 Cabofriense 1; Fluminense 3 Bangu 1; and Tigres 5 Boavista 0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
