Quick Brazil-Related Headline Roundup

- Warnings of potential FOOD SHORTAGES in Brazil, along with Kenya, Indonesia, Uganda, Nigeria, the Philippines. Click here for more on that...

- More dollars raised to fund Brazil oil - HRT Participacoes em Petroleo SA (HRTP3.BR) raised more than $1.5 billion in a share offer last week, right on the heels of Petrobras' financing last month, which was the world's largest ever, at $25 billion. Brazil is still seen as being hot hot hot.

- In case you were up last night wondering about how social media is penetrating the Brazilian market... Orkut is still the most popular social networking site here, then Windows Live, then Facebook (though it is growing rapidly), then Twitter. More here.

 

Comments

[Karon]

Just wanted to thank you for this blog. i have just arrived in Rio and you have so much useful info on this site, such a big help. I have a 2 year old and love the park reviews. We are in Barra at the moment but hoping to find accommodation in Leblon area. Thanks again.

[Daily Rio Life]

Thanks Karon - have you connected with the Barra expats baby group? Email me at dailyriolife at gmail dot com and I can put you in touch if not.

[Daily Rio Life]

When I say baby group I mean baby and toddler group - 2 yrs old is perfect!

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