Center for Regulatory Effectiveness

April/2018

Federal Police Investigate Whether Cigarette Smuggling Finances Terrorism

March/2018

Rio de Janeiro Police Discover Militia Controls Illegal Cigarette Trade

Police Seize 750,000 Packs of Contraband Cigarettes

Government Develops Integrated System to Monitor Borders Against Trafficking and Smuggling

Brazilians Believe Government Involved in Cigarette Smuggling

February/2018

Police Make Second Largest Seizure of Contraband Cigarettes of the Year

Smuggling a Risk factor for Global Economy

Three-State Operation Arrests 6 Cigarette Smugglers

Trial Begins for One of Brazil's Largest Cigarette Smugglers

January/2018

Increase in Cigarette Tax Turns Controversial in Paraguay

Cigarettes - Merchandise Most Seized by Brazil on Triple Frontier

Smuggled Cigarettes Up to 11 Times More Toxic

Contraband Cigarettes Reach Record Sales in Brazil

December/2017

Those Convicted for smuggling to Pay Fine of Corresponding Unpaid Taxes

Military police accused of Forming Gang of Cigarette Smugglers

Police Officers Seize Eight Trucks with Smuggled Cigarettes

Cigarettes Among Favorite Products of Cargo Thieves

November/2017

Seizure of Smuggled Cigarettes Increases More Than 30% in Parana

Contraband cigarettes are 11 Times More Toxic

Deputies from Sao Paulo’s Lower House Creates Parliamentary Front to Combat Smuggling

Federal Police Conducts Largest Seizure of Contraband Cigarettes from Northeast

October/2017

Armed Forces Change Strategy and Prioritize Specific Actions to Combat Smuggling and Trafficking

Smugglers Used River to Carry cigarettes from Paraguay to Brazil

Police Seize 90,000 Packs of Smuggled Cigarettes

Brazil Starts Operation to Fight Smuggling on Triple Border

September/2017

Cigarette Brand Sales Leader in Rio de Janeiro is Smuggled in from Paraguayan President’s Factory

Launching a Movement to Combat Smuggling and Illegal Trade

Increase in Cigarette Cost May Spur Contraband

Task Force Makes Giant Seizure of Smuggled Cigars

August/2017

Brazil and Paraguay Sign Agreement to Fight Contraband, Money Laundering and Trafficking

Joint Action Seizes about 1.5 Million Cartons of Contraband Cigarettes

Contraband Cigarettes Surpass 50% of Market in 15 Brazilian States

Brazil is Second Largest Consumer of Smuggled Cigarettes

July/2017

Brazil Loses $2.1 Billion in Taxes on Cigarette Smuggling

Brazil Proposes Change in Electric Sector Regulation

International Trade Regulation Pits United States against Japan and the European Union

June/2017

Trump Expresses Confidence in Approving Health Reform

A Substitute for Clean Energy Plan

Treasury Presents Plan to Ease Restrictions on Financial System

Privatization Should Change Regulation of Natural Gas sector in Brazil

May/2017

Survey Shows 80 Regulations Targeted by Trump Government

Brazil Prepares New Regulation for Electric Sector

Trump follows Mission to Reduce Regulation of American Economy

Trump Promises to End Regulations on $1 trillion Infrastructure Plan

April/2017

Trump to Sign New Executive Orders to Reduce Economic Regulation

Brazilian Banking System Regulation to Impose Fines on Institutions

Justice Department Questions Independence of Regulatory Agency in Financial Sector

Trump Regulatory Policy Appeals to Market Groups

March/2017

Efforts Towards New Regulatory Policy

ANP Announces Regulatory Priorities for 2017

Presidential Executive Order Aims to Reduce Regulatory State

February/2017

Memorandum Model to Alleviate Regulatory Standards

EMBRAPA Conserves and Monitors Stingless Bee Species

Whale's Stomach in Norway Had 30 Plastic Bags

January/2017

Sightings and Death of Large Whales on Brazil’s southern Coast

EMBRAPA Releases Publication on Animals from its Conservation Program, Including Bees

Orca 'Protagonist' in Documentary Dies

Almost Extinct Bee Species found in Germany

December/2016

Amazonas Regulates Honey Production of Stingless Bees

Mother and Baby Dolphins Get Stranded on Beach and Die During Birth

Brazil Wants to Host Next International Whaling Commission Plenary

Brazilian Cerrado – Concentration of 35% of Bees in Tropics

Environmentalists Report Maltreatment of Circus Dolphins in Indonesia

Researchers Map Loss of Bee Colonies in Brazil

Photographer Releases Book on Whale Sanctuary

New insecticide Against Mosquitoes Does Not Affect Bees

November/2016

Whale Skeleton in Japanese Museum Identified as New Species

Study Points to Ten Measures to Slow Down Bee Mortality

Research Shows More Than 25 Bee Species Pollinate Brazil Nut Trees in the Amazon

Albino Sea Lion Thrills Bathers on Rio de Janeiro Coast

Area Associations Work to Protect Bees

Expedition of Brazilians and Americans Study Manatee Behavior

Baltimore Aquarium to Transfer Dolphins to Marine Sanctuary

Drones Help Scientists Capture Rare Images of Whales in Arctic

October/2016

Commission Rejects Creation of Whale Sanctuary in the Atlantic

More than Half of the Food Grown in Brazil Depend on Bees

Chinese Environmentalists Spot Dolphin Species Considered Extinct

Inspectors on Duty to Prevent People Getting Near Right Whales

Pregnant Dolphins 'Sing' to Calves in Womb

Seven Bee Species Added to Endangered List

Documentary Shows Importance of Whales in Rio de Janeiro History

Bees Produce More Honey in the Spring

September/2016

New Brazilian Preservation Area Home to 13 Cetacean Species

Beekeepers and Fruit Producers Discuss Chemical Risks in Rio Grande do Sul

Insecticide against Zika Mosquitoes May Have Killed 2.5 Million Bees

Drone Captures Rare Image of Whale Swimming with White Calf in Australia

Research Shows New Evidence of Conversations between Dolphins

August/2016

Amazon Bee Research Presented in Australia

Migratory Season Brings More Than 17,000 Whales Brazilian Coast

Brazilian Government Launches Plan to Save Manatee

Merger of Chemical Industry Giants Worries Environmentalists Advocating Bees

Rare Species of Porpoise Found Dead in Rio Grande do Sul

Noise Pollution Increases by 20 Decibels in 50 years

The Only Dolphins Left in Guanabara Bay Live Near Protected Environmental Area

July/2016

Science and Tradition Increase Honey Production in the Amazon

Whales and Dolphins Mourn Death of Relatives, Says Research

Country Has Already Recorded Death of 23 Humpback Whales This Year

Commission warns Rare Dolphin Threatened in New Zealand

Joint Research to Study Relationship between Bees and Soybean Production

Abundance of Fish Increases Whale Numbers on Sao Paulo Coast

Park Creates Trail to Learn About Beehives

Start of Whale Watching Season in Abrolhos

June/2016

Course Enables Beekeepers in Amazon Region

Corralling Illegal Fishing Threatening Porpoises on Rio de Janeiro Coast

London’s Royal Botanic Garden is New Beekeeping Territory

Eight Whales Die Beached in Indonesia

One of the Last 35 Dolphins in Guanabara Bay Dies

Two Whales Die on Sao Paulo Coast

Urban Bees Prefer Flower Nectar to Industrialized Sugar

May/2016

Research Monitors Amazon Bees

Twenty-four Whales Die Stranded in Mexico

Pantanal Honey the First to Get Geographic Certification in Brazil

Activists Want to Prevent Project to Bring Dolphins to Arizona Desert

Authorities Suspect El Niño the Cause of Death of Whales and Other Marine Species in Chile

Research Shows Sound Variation Emitted by Estuarine Dolphins

London Hotel Uses Beekeeping as Marketing Strategy

April/2016

Autopsies on 13 Sperm Whales Find Large Amounts of Plastic Material

The United States is Principal Importer of Brazilian Organic Honey

Southern Brazil Visited by South American Sea Lions and Fur Seals

Test of Serum for Bee Venom to Begin

Japan Hunting 333 Whales in Antarctica

Beekeepers Profit from Bee Venom

March/2016

Educators Get Manual on Coastal Ecosystems

Russia Wants to Purchase Five Dolphins for Military Use

UN Panel Warns of Disappearance of Pollinators

SeaWorld Cancels Program for Breeding Orcas in Captivity

Exhibition in Para Shows Importance of Bees in Food Production

Albino Whale and Calf Sighted on Mexican Coast

February/2016

Attorney Makes Demands to Prevent Deaths of Estuarine Dolphin

Dolphin Death in Argentina Shocked World Public Opinion

Brazilian Organic honey Increases Honey Exports

El Niño Causes Honey Production to Fall by Half in Rio Grande do Sul

Stingless Queen Bees Can Be Produced on a Large Scale

Whale More than Nine Meters in Length Found Dead on a Beach in India

Leadership In the Management of the Regulatory State

Three Dolphins Found Dead on the Coast of São Paulo in a Month

January/2016

Pollinators Improve Agricultural Productivity, Says Research

Five Sperm Whales die in the Netherlands

Researchers to Help Beekeepers Diversify Production in Piaui and Maranhao

NGO Advocates Adoption of Anti-collision Devices to Protect Cetaceans in Mediterranean

Brazilian Bees May Offset Pollinator Decline in South America

Transport Operation of Two Manatees Mobilizes 40 Specialists

Orca Found Dead with Garbage in Its Stomach

December/2015

Lack of Oversight Leads Judge to Prohibit Whale Watching Tourism

Student Keeps 5000 Bees in Small Apartment in Sao Paulo

Bee Venom Helps Treat Brain Diseases

Japan Returns to Hunting Whales

Scientists Locate 337 Dead Whales in Chile

After Four Years, Dolphins Appear in the Archipelago Near Ipanema Beach

Beekeepers Want to Establish Geographical Indicator of Honey Produced in the Pantanal

November/2015

Aircraft Owners Fined for flying Near Area of Right Whales

Australian Research on Bee Monitoring Presented

Worst Brazilian Environmental Disaster Threatens Whales Sanctuary

SeaWorld Suspends Shows with Killer Whales in California

Man Has Consumed Honey for 9000 Years

Scientists Film Rare Whale Species in Madagascar

Encouraging Production of Stingless Bees in Mato Grosso

October/2015

Brazil Announces Creation of Sanctuary for Whales in SouthAtlantic

Project Seeks to Preserve Higher Concentration of Spinner Dolphins on Planet

Plants with Caffeine Attract More Bees

The Negative Effect of Pollution from Diesel on Bees

Institute Returns 41 Manatees to Nature

California Approves New Tanks for Orcas in Park

Bee Keepers Guarantee Income from Bee Sting Poison

September/2015

Bee Cells ‘Block’ Pesticide Effects

Seismic Tests Threaten Cetacean Hearing Ability

Bees Targeted by Thieves in Wales

Rock Star Turns Bee Producer

With a Balance of achievements, Long-beaked Dolphin Project Celebrates 25 Years in Fernando de Noronha

Whales Have Different Dialects

Aquatic Mammals Prove Rebirth of Thames

August/2015

Amazon Communities are Being Trained to Create Stingless Bees

Whale Deaths in Alaska Confound Authorities

Harmful Pesticides Attract Bees

Protecting Bees Wins Support from Famous Museums and Hotels

Dolphins Return to the Archipelago in Rio de Janeiro

Drones Monitor Orcas and Whales in Canada

Different Dolphin Species Live Together in the Caribbean

July/2015

Rental Hives: a Lucrative Business

NGO warns of Extinction of Smallest Dolphin Species on the Planet

Collapse of Bee Population Could Kill More Than 1 Million People, Warns Study

Protest Marks Start of Whale Hunting Season in Iceland

Bees Can Help Detect Drugs

Open-Air Bee Hives Help Raise Awareness of Importance of Pollination

Japan Exported Dolphins that Escaped Killings

June/2015

Japan Wants to Return to Hunting Whales in Antarctica

Sensors Fitted on Seals Help with Oceans Research

Fake Killer Whale Used to Keep Sea Lions away from American City

Japanese Aquariums Stop Buying Dolphins

Stingerless Bees Typically from the Brazil’s Dry Region are Internationally Valued

May/2015

Pollution Threatens Dolphins in Bay in Rio de Janeiro

Orca Scares Stand Up Paddle Boarder

Food Supplement Ensures Increase in Bee Colonies

Brazil Decides to Adopt Public Policy on Bee Conservation

Foundation Creates Application to Help Save Marine Mammals

Twenty Whales Die Beached in Chile

'Export' of Manatees Causes Controversy

April/2015

American Agency to Reduce Risk of Extinction for Humpbacks in Most of Planet

Micro Transmitter Monitors Bee Behavior

About 150 Dolphins Die stranded in Japan

Stingless Bees Help Reforest Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro

Sea World is Target in New Suit for Mistreatment of Aquatic Mammals

Brazil Participates in International Effort to Save Manatee

March/2015

Twelve Stranded Whales Die in Australia

Older Orcas Have Prominent Role in Species Survival

Paris, the City of Bees

Three Million Whales Killed in the 20th Century, Says Report

Beached Manatee Calves Worry Experts

Brazilian and Australian Research Untimely Death of Bees

Diving with Whale Attracts Tourists to Tonga

February/2015

Meeting Debates New Honey Production Techniques

Argentine Whales ‘Adopted’ by More Than 4000 People

Whales die beached in New Zealand

Research Associates Bee Deaths to Malnutrition in Developing Countries

Technology Helps Count Manatees

Orcas Surprise Tourists on Coast of Rio de Janeiro

January/2015

Latin American Researchers Campaign to Save Bees

Manatee Returned to Natural Habitat

Japanese Ships Return to Antarctica, but Will Not Hunt Whales

Proper Bee Hive Management Can Increase up to 17 Times More Honey Production

Use of Whale Parts to Produce Beer in Iceland - Environmentalists Revolt

Whales Could Hold the 'Secret' to Longevity

December/2014

Survey Withdraws Humpback from Threatened Species List

Research Identifies 23 Bee Species in Northeast National Park

Japanese Representative Questions Ban on Whaling

US Authorities investigate Violent Deaths of Dolphins

Bee Deaths Have Beekeepers Worried in São Paulo

Rare Albino Dolphin Sold to Aquarium in Japan

Patagonia Whales Change Breathing Patterns to Avoid Seagull Attacks

November/2014

Countries Sign Commitment to Protect Marine Life

Peru’s Government Investigates Deaths of More than 500 Sea Lions

Killings of Manatees Put Authorities on Alert

UK Launches Campaign to Boost Bee Numbers

Producers Warn: GE Eucalyptus Plantations Threaten Organic Honey

New Zealand Registers Death of 36 Whales

Honey from Stingless Bees Generate Profit in Midwestern Region of Brazil

October/2014

For the First Time Newborn Manatee Rescued

Research Indicates Population Recovery of Blue Whales in the North Pacific

Government Institute Encourages Creation of Stingless Bees

Heavy Metal Contamination Causes Dolphin Stranding and Death

Stricter Criteria for Whaling

Prolonged Exposure to insecticides Cause Bees to Grow Less

September/2014

NGOs Participate in Training to Save Dolphins

Bees Flee Fires and Invade Homes in Brasilia

Japan to Present New Antarctica Whaling Program

Bee Mortality Leads to Losses for Beekeepers in Sao Paulo

August/2014

Brazil’s Center for Aquatic Mammals an International Reference

Science versus Sensationalism in the Canadian Neonic Debate

Campaign Against Orcas in Captivity Affects SeaWorld Profit

Humpback Whales Die Stranded at Different Points Along Brazilian Coast

Brazil and Argentina Advocate Creating Whale Sanctuary in South Atlantic

Honey from stingless bees: from Amazonia to the world

July/2014

The World Cup Inspires Name for Elephant Seal

Humpback Whale Watching Season Opens in Abrolhos

Pesticides Suspected of killing Bees Affect Birds

Teams Inspect the Area Where Right Whales Live

Conservation Program for the Manatee Celebrates 20 Years

June/2014

New Alert from Experts about the Threat of Pesticides to Bees

Japanese City Lays Out Whale Carcasses to Mark Beginning of Hunting Season

Urban Bee Hives Popular in Germany

Dolphins Help in Treating Children with Special Needs

The Sea Lion - One of the Few Creatures with Sense of Rhythm

Spider Venom May Prevent Bee Deaths

May/2014

Unchecked Spraying Threatens Bees

Humpback Whales Off the Endangered Species List in Brazil

Japan Imports 2000 Tons of Whale Meat

'Flipper' Trainer Protests Against Establishment of Captive Dolphins

Brazilian Bees Successful in Increasing Agricultural Production

Historical Buildings to Serve as Havens for Bees in Milan

Japan Decides to Reduce Whaling

April/2014

Pesticides harmful to Bees Contaminate Ornamental Plants in Europe

Environmentalists React Against Decision by Canadian Government on Humpbacks

Micro-sensor to Study Disappearance of Bees

The Hague Prohibits Japan from Hunting whales in Antarctica

Aquatic Mammals Become 'Russian Soldiers' in Crimea Conflict

Whales make Increasingly Frequent ‘Visits ' to River’s Edge

Diesel Pollution Affects Bee Olfactory

March/2014

More than 100 Dolphins Give Show to swimmers in Buzios

Insecticide Causes Decrease in Bee Size

Project Wants to End Orcas in Captivity in California

Japanese Prime Minister Defends Dolphin Fishing

Cat Parasite Found in Arctic Beluga

February/2014

‘Domesticated’ Bees Threaten Their Wild ‘Cousins

Fishermen Become Tour Guides to Show Porpoises

Honey Production Increases Despite Bee Deaths

New Dolphin Species Discovered in the Amazon

Bee Colony Growth in the Center of Vienna Calls Austrians’ Attention

Defending dolphins causes Diplomatic Embarrassment

January/2014

Executive Criticizes Ban on Pesticides

NGO Denounces Japanese Ship for Illegal Whaling in Antarctica

Taiwan Authorities Seize 7.65 Tons of Dolphin Meat in Factory

Thirty-Nine Whales Die in New Zealand

Millions of bees die in São Paulo

December/2013

Olympic City Symbol Survives Under Threat From Pollution

Season Recorded More Than 640 Humpback Whales Sighted

Better Strawberries with Bee Pollination Says Study

Preservation Project for Bottlenose Dolphins

Artists Cancel Shows at SeaWorld in Protest Whales in Captivity

More than 20 Whales die beached in Southern Florida

Research Shows 20,000 Bee Species

November/2013

Anonymous Threatens Japan because of Dolphin Deaths

Research Shows Benefits of Stingless Bees

Reservation in Northeastern Brazil Gets Manatee Preservation Project

Plastic is Threat to Whales

Whale Deaths Near Platforms Worries Environmentalists in Ghana

Study Shows Discovery of New Dolphin Species

Death of a Third of the Bees in the U.S. Intrigue Experts

October/2013

Whale Behavior Studied Using Sound

Dolphins Inspire New Radar Model

Bee Flight Inspires Microplane Project

Hunting Sharks Leads to Dolphins Being Slaughtered

No Rain Leaves Bees with No Food in Northeastern Brazil

Japanese City Famous for Killing of Dolphins Wants to Create Marine Park

September/2013

Semi-albino Whale Sighted in Southern Brazil

Europe Decides to Ban Three Pesticides for Two Years

Thirty Whales Stranded and Seven Die on Beach in Northeastern Brazil

Manatee Reintroduced into Nature

Drought in Northeast Brazil Leads to Decline of Honey Exports

Orca Documentary Alters Script Sequel to 'Finding Nemo'

August/2013

Avocado Exporter Bitter Over Losses Due to Bee Deaths

Presence of Cetaceans on Brazilian Coast to Increase Until End of Year

Public Hearing Discusses Death of Bees in Brazil

Dolphins Have the Longest Social Memory in Animals

Latin American Countries Want to Encourage Whale Watching

Research Advances in study of Dolphin Language

July/2013

Bees Help in Fruit Production in the Amazon

Iceland Resumes Whaling

Fishing with Nets Threatens Porpoises

NGO Reports Record Death of Right Whales in Patagonia

Brazilian Regulators Overreact to an Ongoing Study

June/2013

Japan Before The Hague Court for whaling

Dolphin Species in Danger of Disappearing in China

After 60 Years, A black Whale Sighted in Canada

ANP to Auction 250 Onshore Blocks in November

Unknown Phenomenon Causes Bees to Die

Japanese Company Suspends Sale of Whale Meat Used to Feed Dogs

Successful Bidder Will Have To Explore Unconventional Gas

May/2013

Auction of Giant Oil Field is Anticipated

Environmentalists Want limits for Dolphin Watching

Bid Round Hits Record Collection

Brazil and France have agreed to prevent accidents with offshore oil

Government Calculates Results from ANP Auction

Environmentalists Give Alert before ANP 11th Bid Round

Whale Watching Season in Patagonia Begins

April/2013

Florida Wants Compensation for Spill in Gulf of Mexico

ANP Auction to Bring 64 Companies Together

Scientists Make Expedition to Follow the Blue Whales’ Song

Mexican Coast Becomes Refuge for Gray Whales

ANP Authorizes Chevron to Start Oil Exploration Again in Brazil

Nineteen First-Time Oil Companies to Participate in Auction

March/2013

Project to Save Aquatic Mammals is Reference in South America

University Creates Unique Study Center for Subsalt

Royalties: Producers Get First Win in Court

Court fight for Royalties Threatens Success of ANP Auctions

Elephant Seal Becomes Attraction in Santa Catarina

Royalties: New Court Dispute

Dolphins Disappear from Islands Off the Coast of Rio de Janeiro

February/2013

Court Rejects Criminal Action Against Chevron

Visits to Humpback Whale Sanctuary Increase

ANP Estimates Increase of $1.87 billion in Future Auctions

Route with Thousands of Dolphins Calls Experts’ Attention

IBAMA Authorizes Petrobras to Explore Northeast Coast

Global Warming Harms Elephant Seals

Production in Subsalt Registers Growth

January/2013

Controlled Fishing Reduces Risk of Death for Porpoises

Auctions in Norway Attract Oil Investments

ANP Requires Petrobras to Invest More

New Device Maps Whale Movement

11th Oil and Gas Bid Round to be Held by May

Stricter Rules for Visits to Abrolhos

Lack of Brazilian Oil Auctions Forces Businesses to Go Abroad

December/2012

Petrobras will have six platforms in 2013

Meeting Addresses Rescue of Aquatic Mammals

Decision on Oil Royalties Postponed till 2013

Report Shows Damage to Marine Animals Caused by Garbage

Overfishing of Sardines Threaten Bryde's Whales

Royalties Soap Opera Not Over Yet

Royalties: President Vetoes Change in Current Contracts

November/2012

Freshwater and Saltwater Manatees Mixing it up Around Marajó Island

Two Hundred Thousand Participate in Demonstration Against Change in Royalties

Division of Royalties Causing Controversy Again

Whale Considered Extinct Found in New Zealand

Elephant Seal Becomes Attraction for Sunbathers

Northeastern Blocks May Be Out of Auction

Project to Monitor life of Dolphin Life off Coast of Sao Paulo

October/2012

Importing Whales from the Arctic Causes Controversy in the U.S.

Chinese Oil Company Plans to Invest US$2 Billion in Brazil

Optimism Driving the Oil Industry in Brazil

Military Technology Helping to Locate Endangered Whales

IBAMA Authorizes Eike Batista Company to Start Drilling in Two Blocks

September/2012

Researchers Takes Census of Monk Seals and Sea Lions

Government Decides to Resume Bids for Oil Blocks

GE Closes Record Contract to Supply Equipment to Petrobras

To Preserve Whales, Patagonia Decides to Cull Seagulls

ANP Demands Petrobras Investments to Raise Production

Brazil’s Humpback Population Triples in One Decade

Production in Sub-salt Breaks Record

August/2012

Spinner Dolphin Project Celebrates 22 Years with Good Results

BP Decides to Sell Stake in Polvo Field

Record Number of Right Whales on Brazil’s Southern Coast

Research Finds Dolphins Contaminated by Insecticide

Government to Invest $3 Billion in Oil Sector

First Record of Whale Stranding This Year

ANP Leader of ANP Demands More Production

July/2012

Scientific Research Ship Studies Humpbacks

Despite Flaws, Chevron Returns to Frade Field

Brazil Buys British Ships to Defend Subsalt

Report Concludes Leak Caused No Environmental Damage

ANP Wants to Increase Amount of Fines by 30 for Leaks

Creation of Sanctuary for Whales in the South Atlantic Vetoed

Mobilize Against Oil Exploration in the Arctic

June/2012

Robots to Monitor Subsalt

Conservation Area for Porpoises

Death of Nearly 900 Dolphins Causes Controversy in Peru

Researchers Map Cetaceans in Brazil

ANP Creates Oversight Office for Accidents

Petrobras Announces New Giant Reservoir in Subsalt

Porpoises Threatened by Extinction

May/2012

Dominican Republic Exemplifies Preservation of Humpback Whales

USGS Signs Technical Agreement with CMA to Capture and Research Manatees

Training for Saving Whales

Dilma Against Changing Royalties for Areas Already Bid

No Date for New Bid Round

Brazil Wants to Increase Protected Area for Humpback Whales

Rio de Janeiro Wants Veto of Marine Terminal Expansion for Petrobras

April/2012

Training to Save Marine Mammals

Rare Whale Sighted in Russia

Campos Basin to Undergo International Audit

Battles at Sea and on Land Against Whaling

Court Decision Favors American Oil Companies in Brazil

CRE Brazil Comments on UNEP Noise Report

Mediterranean Gets Seven New Protected Areas

Satellites to Monitor Oil Exploration

March/2012

Court Forbids Oil Executives to Leave Country

Experts Write on Helping Aquatic Mammals

Improving Inspections a Priority for New ANP Director

Activists Protest Against Oil Exploration Near Marine Reserve

Chevron Stops Production in Brazil

OSPAR Meeting of the Environmental Impact of Human Activities Committee

Saving Dolphins is a Success on the Internet

Brazil to Have Plan for Environmental Disasters

February/2012

Book Maps Aquatic Mammals Around the World

New Oil Discovery in the Subsalt

Third Oil Spill in Three Months

Western Gray Whales Surprise Scientific Community by Travelling the World

Controversial Proposal to Reduce Deaths of Whales

Partnership to Protect Whales in Russia

Rare Species of Dolphin in the Fight Against Extinction

Spill in Subsalt Field

January/2012

Occupation of Coastline Threaten Manatee

Paraguayan Manufacturers Trying to Stop Tax Increase on Cigarettes

New Protected Marine Life Area Off the Coast of Rio

Police Seize Load of Contraband Cigarettes in Rio

Scientists study Underwater Mountains in the Atlantic

Minister of Health: Law to Reduce Cigarette Consumption Among Young People

December/2011

Investigation Shows 17 Involved in Oil Spill

President Signs No Smoking Law

Project to Preserve 'Flying Saucers' of the Sea

Artists Denounce Killing of Sharks in Japan

Senate Approves No Smoking Law

Oil companies to Undergo Independent Audit

Cigarettes Lead in Falsifications

November/2011

Fines for the Spill May Reach $R260 Million

ANP Prohibits Chevron to Drill Wells in Brazil

Oil spill threatens marine life in the Campos Basin

Oil Spill Under Investigation

Shark Species is Considered Extinct in Brazil

Sakhalin Experience Useful for E. Arctic Shelf Development - Governor

Environmentalists Support Creation of Marine Reserves in Antarctica

Cigarette Smuggling Worries Europe

October/2011

Project Studies Biodiversity of Islands in Rio de Janeiro

Tuna Species Threatened with Extinction Tuna species under threat of extinction

Police Officers Arrested for Involvement in Cigarette Smuggling

Russia signs agreements to explore for oil in the Arctic Ocean

Police Discover Illegal Cigarette Factory

Representatives Discuss Cigarette Smuggling

Ilha Grande: a Candidate for Ecological Assets

September/2011

NGO Wants Ban on Flavor Cigarettes

IBAMA Denies Oil Exploration License to U.S. Company

Project Simulates Future o the Ocean

Mobilization Against Smuggled Cigarettes

Protest Against Oil Exploration in Whale Sanctuary

Tax Increase on Cigarettes Deferred

August/2011

Cigarette Manufacturers Criticize Tax Increase

Mineral Research on the High Seas Raises Discussion on Environmental Impacts

Cigarette Price Go Up in December

Reserves Small and Under Threat

Four New Fish Species in Oil-producing Basin

Lionfish: a Threat to the South Atlantic

Government Increases Taxes on cigarettes

July/2011

Intense Tourism is Risk for Natural Sanctuary

Report Traces Cigarette Smuggling Route

Law Suit Hardens Paraguayan Cigarette Sales

Brasil to Invest in Fishing on the High Sea

Preservation Project Moves Forward on the Rio de Janeiro Coast

Great Works vs. Fishermen: a Dilemma

Tobacco Industry Regulation Being Discussed

June/2011

Survey Shows Threat to Sharks in Brazil

Company Loses Place to Contraband Cigarettes

Research Indicates Alarming Risks for Oceans

The Danger of Litter in the Oceans

In the Fight against Contraband, 28 Arrested

Brazilian Coral to Become Laboratories

Unprecedented Seizure of Contraband Tobacco

May/2011

New Rules for Exporting Cigarettes

Fine for Those Selling Contraband Cigarettes

Nuclear Aftermath Hurts Fishing Industry in Japan

Expert Report Shows Lack of Control in Production of Contraband Cigarettes

Sound Pollution Affects Marine Species

Fishermen to Be Paid for Collecting Plastic from Mediterranean

April/2011

Only 5% of Contraband Cigarettes Seized

Tax Increase in Paraguay Can Slow Down Contraband Cigarettes in Brazil

A Bad Example of Environmental Management

Overfishing Threatens Abrolhos

UN Launches Preservation Program for Manatee in the Pacific

Discussion on Increase of Cigarette Taxes

Study to Help Improve Management of Fish in Abrolhos

March/2011

Country Loses R$2 Billion in Taxes with Contraband Cigarettes

Overfishing of Sharks

Government Wants to Encourage Consumption of Fish in Schools

Expedition Researches Change in Color of Atlantic Ocean

End of Sponsorship Threatens Marine Reserve Protection

A Tragic Century for Marine Life

February/2011

Jamaica Encourages Consumption Lionfish to Prevent Collapse of Fisheries

Large Fish Risk Extinction

Japan Suspends Whale Hunting in the Antarctic

Study Shows Importance of Environmental Activists

Record Temperature in the Arctic Ocean

Oyster Reefs Next to Extinction

At the Bottom of the Sea, Climate Secrets

January/2011

Laboratory on the High Sea is Part of Brazilian Defense Strategy

New Guidelines for Marine Research in the Northeast

Brazil to Have Laboratory on the High Sea

Fishing for Giant Tuna Causes Controversy

Minerals at the Ocean Bottom Attract Large Businesses in Brazil

Fishing Threatened

December/2010

Blue Carbon The Importance of Coastal Environments

Europe Needs to Accelerate Maritime Planning

Countries Reduce Authorized Limit of Red Tuna Fishing

Greenpeace Alerts Invasion of Preservation Areas

Dolphins Threatened off the Coast of Rio de Janeiro

Protected Areas Maintain Marine Specie Population Density

On the Internet, a Marine Biodiversity Map of Brazil

November/2010

Blue Amazon at Carnaval

Drop in Phytoplankton Population Concerns Scientists

Atol das Rocas: An Example of a Lack of Structure

Divers Help Preserve Marine Reserve

Research Reveals Possibility of Reversing Ocean Degradation

Planning is Main Topic at Biodiversity Summit

Largest Marine Reserve in the World Created

October/2010

Ocean Warming a Threat to Coral

Seminar on Amazonia Azul

Census Proves Decline of Large Marine Species

Chile Announces Reserve in Untouched Area in Pacific Ocean

Research Proves Importance of Marine Reserves for Species

Europe Defines Creation Marine Protection Areas

September/2010

Study Shows Threat to Reef Coral

07Training Young Fishermen Helps Preserve Protected Marine Area

Article Emphasizes Need to Protect Oceans

Abrolhos: Biodiversity Linking Up with Economic Activities

Buzios Creates Area to Protect the Coral

Protected Area Seen from the Most Famous Beaches in Brazil

Coastal Planning in Brazil Takes First Steps

August/2010

Court Stops Oil Exploration Near Ocean Sanctuary

Expert defends Large Expansion of Marine Reserves

Risk of Accident at Sea Leads ANP to Shut Down Rig

Brazil Prepares National Contingency Plan for High-Sea Oil Leakages

ANP to Inspect Rig on the High Sea

Complaints from Passengers Lead Agency to Fine Company

Government Calculates Revenue from First Subsalt Bid

July/2010

The No-Smoking Law Ends First Year with High Adhesion Index

Elections Accelerate Tupi Production

Petrobras to Join Subsalt Dispute in Angola

Government Sets Bullet Train Bid Date

Passengers File 915 Complaints in One Month

Changes to Royalties Wait until After Elections

Controversy at IWC Meeting

June/2010

Petrobras Delays Capitalization

Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico Spurs Brazil to Study New Environmental Law

International Action in the Courts against Whale Hunting

Consortium Plans to Change Belo Monte Project

Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico Worries Brazilian Experts

Petrobras Makes New Discovery in Subsalt Layer

No Smoking Law still not in Full Compliance in Rio de Janeiro

May/2010

Agency Sets Auctions for Cell Phone Companies

Whale Hunting Increases Global Warming

Discovery in Subsalt Layer Surpasses Expectations

Cell Phone Coverage for the Whole Country Arrives

No-Bid Areas have Reservoir with 2 Billion Barrels

New Mining Regulatory Structure Signals Creation of Agency

April/2010

One More Step Toward Laws Against Smoking

Oil in Land Deposits at the Center of Attention

Controversial Hydroelectric Power Plant Auction Ends with Surprise Winner

Future State-Run Company Has Name

Avatar Movie Director Protests Against Belo Monte

Doubts and Controversy Surround Auction

ANAC with No Power to Make a Decision

March/2010

Study Shows Almost 50% Decrease in Number of Smokers in 20 Years

Government Worried about ANP Slowness on Subsalt

Agency Sets Hydroelectric Plant Auction Date

NGO’s Pressure Brazil to Position Itself Against Whale Hunting

Approval of Controversial Amendment Causes Fight Among States for Royalties

Capitalization of Petrobras Approved

Petrobras Discovers New Oil Reservoirs

February/2010

Largest Private Company to Dispute Largest Undertaking in the Country

Government Suffers Setback with Congressional Vote on Subsalt

Scientists Do Genetic Mapping of Aquatic Mammal to Save the Species

Brazilian Subsalt Oil to Guarantee Portugal's Self-sufficiency

ANATEL Approves Company Merger

Writer's Name Could Become Subsalt Company Name

Propaganda by Cell Phone in the Agency’s Sights

Tariff for Belo Monte Approved

Approval for the Anti-smoking Law Grows

Government Suspends Airport Bidding

Documentary Denouncing Aquatic Mammal Hunting is a Favorite for the Oscar

Government Wants to Hurry, but House Delays Subsalt Vote

No Bullet Train for the World Cup

IBAMA Imposes 40 Requirements for Hydroelectric Plant License

January/2010

Hurt Aquatic Mammal Saved in Amazonas

Hydroelectric Plant Anticipates Original Operation Start-Up Date

Government Creates Regulatory Agency for Pension Fund

Subsalt is Legislative Priority for Government

Reserve Mapping to Finish in April

New Cities Participate in Bullet Train Public Hearing

Plant to Invest R$1.5 Billion to Minimize Environmental Damages

Agency Prepares New Regulation for Cell Phone Company

From Partners to Rivals in the Dispute for the Hydroelectric Plant

ANP Plans Incentive Package to Attract Small Producers

ANP Director “Balances the Books” for 2009

After No-smoking Law, Pollutants Fall 80% in Closed Environments

Whale Hunting Causes Confrontation on the Sea

Subsalt: Petrobras Pension Fund Prepares Investments

December/2009

Licensing Causes Controversy Between Ministers

No Date for New Oil Bid Rounds

Agency Reduces Tariff Price for Bullet Train

No-Smoking Law in Effect Once More for Bars and Restaurants

Dispute Over Royalties Delays Subsalt Vote until February

The State Can Fine Under No-Smoking Law

Brazil Has Its First Wind Power Auction

Blackout to Result in Discount for Consumer

Representatives Approve Project that Affects Oil-Producing Regions

New Chapter in the Cigarette Battle

Government Puts Off Belo Monte Auction this Year

Representatives Approve New State-run Company, Now Off to the Senate

Fencing Off Smoking

November/2009

Whale Protection Agencies Ask for Sanctions Against Japan

ANP Proposes to be Ethanol Regulator

The first Weekend with the Anti-Smoking Law in Rio de Janeiro

ANEEL Loses Inspection Funding

Injunction Suspends New Anti-Smoking Law

Small Oil Producers to Receive Stimulus with new Structure

Controversy with Smoking Areas

Government to Overcome Obstacles for Approving Subsalt Project

ANVISA Prohibits the Electronic Cigar

Radiography of Brazilian Railroad Network Shows Neglect, Agency Says

Dispute for Belo Monte Should be between Two Groups

Blue Amazon – An Interview with Brazilian Navy Officer, Alexandre Tagore Medeiros de Albuquerque (Part Two)

October/2009

Blue Amazon – An Interview with the Brazilian Navy Officer, Alexandre Tagore Medeiros de Albuquerque (Part One)

The Gate is Closing against Smoking in Brazil

Government Prepares Creation of National Agency of Mining

Environmental Cost of Hydroelectric Plant is Double the Amount Forecasted

Highway Concessionaires Ask Government for Financial Compensation

Subsalt Project Postponed

Carbon Gas to Reduce Greenhouse Effect in Subsalt

Experts Warn of Mercury Contamination in Dolphins and Whales

CRE Establishes a Discussion Forum for Public Comments Submitted to MMS and CEQ on OCS Five Year Plan and Ocean Zoning

Petrobras Retirees will be First Employees of New Company

Six Months for Approval of New Regulatory Structure

Threat to Whales at the Center of Discussions

IBAMA Grants License for FPSO

Petrobras Admits Subsalt Beyond Brazilian Water Boundaries

September/2009

Belo Monte: For Minister, “Evil Forces” Delay Bidding

ANP Denies Loss of Power

Subsalt Projects Get 823 Changes

Bahia Could Be the New Frontier for Ultra-Deep Exploration

Report Criticizes IBAMA Licensing

Public Consultation for Bullet Train Project

New Government-Run Company Will Have Another Name

Blue Amazon Limits

Petrobras Announces New Discovery in Subsalt Layer

CRE Transmits Brazilian Field Guide to the IWC with Recommendations

Interview with Márcia Engel: "Currently, the IWC is facing an impasse"

Subsalt in Debate in Senate

Interview with Márcia Engel: “People get excited seeing whales”

New Contract Model Weakens ANP

August/2009

Uncertainty About Concessions in the Electric Power Sector

The Government Prepares a Party for Introducing New Regulatory Structure

ANEEL Approves New Technology to Offer Internet

Petrobras Guaranteed 30% Minimum Participation with Subsalt Exploration

Environmentalists Pressure Venezuela to Fight for Whales

Government-Run Companies Guarantee Hydroelectric Plant

Disputing with Giants

ANAC Wants to Privatize Airports without Bidding

Whale Season on the Coast of Bahia

Another Delay Anticipated for Subsalt Layer Projects

Forest Bids to Generate R$430 Million

Lula Receives New Regulatory Structure Project

July/2009

Urgency in Voting on Oil Regulatory Structure

Interview with Salvatore Siciliano: “Our biggest problem is the pollution that comes in with the tide”

Companies to Participate in Bid for Supplying Wind Power

Petrobras to have Privileges

Interview with Zoologist, Salvatore Siciliano: “We have a much better panorama than that of ten years ago”

Bullet Train: Auction in One Year

Brazilian Ministers Go to U.S. to Clarify Oil Law Changes

Green Light for Supertele

Distribution to Also Cover More than Subsalt Discoveries

Whale-Watching Season Attracts Tourists

Consortium Fails in Finding Oil in Sub-Salt Layer Reservoir

International Whaling Commission

June/2009

American Oil Company has Expectations with Favorable Rules

Partnership between Giants for Exploration of Sub-Salt Layer

ANEEL Lists Plants Waiting for Licenses

Government Prepares Project to Privatize Airports

New Regulatory Frame for Oil to Guarantee Greater Cut for the Government

IBAMA License for the Plant and Projects are Granted

Petrobras Confirms Tupi Potential

Minister Promises to Facilitate Licensing

Government Studies Insurance for Petrobras in New Regulatory Frame

May/2009

Study Measures Oil Rig Impact on Whales and Dolphins

Public Review of Landline Telephone Company

Financial Times Chooses Brazil as Latin American Oil Future

ANP Denies Concession Extension in Pre-salt Areas

Difference Delays Licensing of Hydroelectric Power Plant

China to Invest US$10 billion in Pre-Salt Layer

IBAMA to use Satellite to Monitor Deforesting throughout the Country

Brazil Discards Membership into OPEC

Contamination of Bay Reaches Dolphins

Lula Confirms Change in Oil Law

Minister Criticizes Proposal for Environmental Licensing Rules

Twenty Manatee Calves Rescued Per Year by the Amazonian Reserves

Party Marks Startup of Tupi Production

April/2009

ANP Audited

The Amazonian Manatee is a Vulnerable Species

Agency to Release Tariff Requirement for International Flights

The English Discover Oil in Pre-Salt Layer

Public Consultation to Improve Passenger Service

IBAMA Requires Environmental Compensation for Plant Licensing

Military Sonar Causes Whales and Dolphins to Become Stranded

Goals for Protected Marine Mammal Areas

Accusations of Corruption Involve ANP Director

Brazil Gets US$1.25 Billion with New Gas Law

Petrobras Announces Discovery of Indications of Oil

ANP Bid Round will not have Pre-salt Blocks

Brazil to be Energy Exporter by 2020

March/2009

Aquatic Mammals Get Museum in Pernambuco

Pre-salt Resources Go to Social Fund

Thirteen Countries Engage in Non-lethal Research of Whales

Strike Hurts Production at Pre-Salt Layer Field

Impact of Project Rios Voadores on Climate

Arm Wrestling between Japan and Those Who Defend the Whales

Brazilian Airports to be Privatized

Lula Chooses Symbolic Date for Startup of Tupi Production

Whales will Suffer with Global Warming

Undefined Regulations for Pre-Salt Layer May Lead to Investments Gong to Africa

IBAMA Authorizes Construction Project for Nuclear Power Plant but Imposes Requirements

Special Participation Fees Drop with the Decrease in Oil Prices

There are already 87 Countries Sponsoring Whale-Watching Tourism

February/2009

Blue Whale Season in Chile

IBAMA Grants Drilling License for 20 Wells

"Brazil is on the Front Line"

Technical Cooperation for Studying Pre-Salt Layer

Petrobras Negotiates Financing in Exchange for Production in the Pre-salt Layer

The Life of Someone Protecting Whales

Petrobras Starts Tests at Tupi Field

Manatee Returned to the Ocean

Environmental Licensing in the Amazon Region Causes New Controversy in the Government

Test Fails Assistance Services in Regulatory Agencies

ANP Balance of Oil and Gas Discoveries

January/2009

Device Allows Detection of Hearing Loss in Dolphins and Whales

Petrobras Faces skepticism from American Investors

Despite Crisis, Petrobras Decides to Increase Investments

Whale-Watching Season in the Dominican Republic Begins with Defending Preservation

Aid to Petrobras to Get Started on Pre-Salt Layer

Exxon Announces Discovery in Huge Pre-Salt Layer Field

A High Number of Infractions, but Few Fines in the Aviation Sector

Changes in Partnerships Among Oil Companies

Pact for the Conservation of Whales and Dolphins

Large English Gas Company to Maintain its Investments in Brazil

Chile's Government Protects Whales and Dolphins

Santa Catarina Has the Largest Concentration of Right Whales in Brazil

Regulating Agencies Open More than 500 Jobs

Brazilian Coast Becomes Sanctuary for Whales and Dolphins

December/2008

New Partnership for Madeira River Hydroelectric Plants

Pre-Salt is Priority in Military Strategy

Petrobras Delays Announcement for Investment Plans

ANP Celebrates Tenth Bid Round Results

ANATEL Approves Creation of Supertele, with Restrictions

Legal Process Stops ANAC Public Consulting Session

ANATEL Lists 30 Requirements to be Met before it Approves Supertele

Offers to Help with the Pre-Salt Layer Oil

Petrobras: President Admits Current Oil Price Threatens Pre-Salt Layer Exploration

Brazil to Privatize Three Highways and Two Railroads

Passengers to be Heard on the Subject of Airports

November/2008

Thirty Companies to Participate in Bid Round

Petrobras Announces New Discovery in Pre-Salt Layer

Lula Signs Decree that Allows the Creation of the Supertele

IBAMA Authorizes the Start of Hydroelectric Project

Companies Ask ANATEL for More Time to Pay Licenses

Crisis Causes Petrobras to Delay Investments

Deadline for Bid Round Extended

New Company Authorized to Fly but there’s Controversy

Government to have Bid for New Hydroelectric Plants in Amazon Rainforest Region

New Telephone Company Must Meet Corporate Objectives

Agencies to Assess Bank Merge

ANP Director Raises Estimate on Pre-salt Reservoirs

Interest in Next ANP Round Grows

Port Regulation to Attract R$19 Billion

October/2008

Deforesting in the Amazon Rainforest Decreases but the Situation is still Worrisome

Petrobras Meets Deadline on Presenting Projects

ANATEL Approves New Regulation

Lula to Receive Only One Proposal for Change in Oil Regulatory Structure

Amazon Rainforest Fund will not Lose with Global Crisis, Says Government

Optimistic Forecasts for Oil and Gas

ANATEL Board to Vote on New Law

ANP Withdraws Blocks from Auction

New Airport Rules Being Discussed

Foreigners Make a Pre-salt Discovery and Irritate Minister

September/2008

New Oil Discovery in Shallow Waters

New Regulatory Change for Ports

Exxon will Start Exploring the Pre-Salt Layer

Lula Admits Increased Government Participation in Petrobras

Minister Asks ANATEL to Speed Up New Rule Approval

Norway Donates US$1 billion to Combat Deforesting

Petrobras to Order Ten New Platforms for Pre-Salt Area

Tests Show the Existence of Another Large Oil Reserve

Federal Government to Hold Bid Round for Two Railroads

Lula: “Petrobras is the Mother of Industrialization”

New Bid Rounds, but only Land Wells

August/2008

Government Tries to Avoid New Crisis with Pre-Salt Layer Discussion

Project Start in the Amazon Rainforest Authorized

Government Studies Expropriation of Oil Fields

Agreement Seals Truce Between Consortiums in Hydroelectric Dispute

Creation of a New Government-Run Oil Company is Center of Attention

Petrobras Finds a New Deposit in Pre-Salt Layer

Amazon Rainforest Hydroelectric Power Plant Concessions Signed

Openings in ANP Leadership in Dispute

Brazil Creates Amazon Rainforest Fund

Works Behind Schedule on Privatized Highways

Signs of hope for better engagement with business

Another Hydroelectric Power Plant Bid Threatened

Public Review Result Causes Disagreements in Telecommunications

Telecommunication Changes Under Way

July/2008

IBAMA Requirement Causes Controversy

Petrobras not Worried about Feasibility of Pre-Salt Layer Fields

IBAMA Makes 60 Demands for the Nuclear Power Plant to Come Off the Paper

Impasse on Bid Rounds Continues

Agency Denies Appeal to Losing Company in the Hydroelectric Auction

Government Promises to Accelerate Licensing

Government Releases Measures to Conserve the Amazon Rainforest

ANAC Proposes Increase in Foreign Participation in the Country

Devastation in Amazon Rainforest is Greater in Protected Areas

Judicial Process Paralyzes Environmental Licenses

Brazilian Discoveries are Highlighted during World Congress

Oil Creating Differences Among Brazilian Authorities

June/2008

Ports Cause Dispute between Government and Agencies

Agency Prepares Aviation Changes

New Discovery Increases Speculation on Gigantic Field

ANATEL Approves Change in Telephone Rule

Minc Promises Quick Licensing of the Hydroelectric Plant

Ex-Director of Agency Starts Crises for Government

IBAMA Fines Swedish Magnate

Pressure Increases to Change Oil Law

New Reserve - Now in Shallow Waters

May/2008

Minc Says He Won’t Be the “Carimbador Maluco”

Consortium May Quit Hydroelectric Construction

Petrobras Finds One More Reserve in the Pre-Salt Layer

Uncertainty in the Environmental Area

European Group Wins Auction Bid to Build Plant in Amazon Rainforest Region

The ANP Concerned with Trespassing in Brazilian Waters

Groups Guarantee Participation in Amazon Rainforest Hydroelectric Plant Auction

Discoveries Change Oil Investment Plans

ANAC Receives Documentation for New Aviation Company

Petrobras Is Going to Hire 14,000 for the Tupi Field

Petrobras Anticipates Tupi Production

Increase in Health Plan Costs Causes Disagreements

Companies and ANATEL Sign Agreement for Exploring Broadband with Cell Phones

April/2008

Critique: CRE Publication of the Report of PUC/SP's Law School

Workforce to Avoid Auction Being Cancelled

ANATEL Still Hasn’t Assessed Telecommunications Merger

Political Pressure by Interfering in Agencies Increases

CRE Publication of the Report of PUC/SP's Law School

ANP Director Under Investigation

Hasty Announcement Causes Turbulence

ANEEL Sets Auctions for Plant in the Amazon Rainforest

ANATEL Delays Contract Signing with Companies

Millions to be Invested in Campaign Announcing Record Discovery

IBAMA Goes to Court to Fight Deforesting

March/2008

New Company Optimistic with Oil Discovery

American Airline Company Announces Operation in Brazil

Consumers to Receive Credit on Electric Bills

IBAMA action leads to dismatling of sawmill

American airline company wants to operate in Brazil

Petrobras President Defends Changes in Oil Law

ANEEL Reveals Country Paying 30% More to Supply Plants in the Northern Region

Pre-salt Layer Area Blocks Could Be Included in the Next ANP Bid Round

Royalties on Gigantic Reserves Cause Dispute between States

Public Consulting and Opinion Will Define Fauna Species as Pets

Government Discusses Future of Eighth Bid Round

February/2008

Solved Crime Brings Relief to the Government and Petrobras

Greater Discounts on Flights to South America

Lula Proposes Tupi Blocks Be Withdrawn from Auction

Stolen Information Was About Gigantic Gas Reserve

The Attorney General’s Office Recommends Suspension of the Next ANP Bid Rounds

Telephone Law to Change in the Next Months

Strategic Data from Petrobras is Stolen

Agency Authorizes Work on Roads

Rule Changes for the Telephone Operator Sector

Tupi Royalty Expectations

New Calculations Move Oil Market

January/2008

CRE Brazil Comments on IBAMA Seismic Guidlines

Telephone Operators Will Have a Users Counsel to Assess Services

ANP to Distribute Millions in Brazilian Currency for Research Funding

Government Decides on Emergency Inspection Against Deforesting

Petrobras Announces New Gigantic Gas Deposit Discovery

ANAC Tightens Up Inspection Against Flight Delays

ANP Loses Employees to Better Salaries

Brazil Auctions Area in the Amazon Rainforest for Exploration by Companies

ANEEL Alerts Public of Energy Rationing Risk

Giant Investment Perspectives in the Oil Sector

December/2007

New Light Oil Deposit in the Campos Basin

ANATEL Gets R$5.338 Billion from Bid Auction

Auction Looks for Greater Democratization from Mobile Telephone Company Sector

Madeira Brasil Consortium Wins Hydroelectric Dam Auction in Seven Minutes

Pre-salt Layer Blocks Remain in the Eighth Bid Round

Petrobras Invests in the Pernambuco-Paraiba Basin

November/2007

Oil Auction Beats Record

Auctions Should Bring In More than R$1 Billion

Exclusion of Blocks Cause Criticisms Among Private Companies

Alert Given for Risk of a New Low Gas Supply

Total Use of Tupi Gas

Tupi: The Great Promise

ANP announces the exclusion of 41 exploratory blocks from the Ninth Bid Round

PETROBRAS announces discovery in the Santos Basin that can increase current Brazilian oil reserves by 60%

The ANP Has Already Licensed 33 Companies for the Ninth Bid Round

ANP Wants to Change Oil Law

Lack of Inspection in Brazil

Too Little Inspection for a Lot of Plane

41 Blocks Withdrawn in the ANP Ninth Bid Round