January

January/2011

31/01/2011 09h11 - Portal Brasil Brazil to provide housing to Rio de Janeiro flood victims

President Dilma Rousseff announces federal government and private sector aid to build a total of 8,000 units during return visit to affected region

25/01/2011 11h29 - Portal Brasil Brazil invests over US$ 1.4 billion in international cooperation projects from 2005-2009

Study reveals that the value of these investments nearly doubled from US$ 158.0 million in 2005 to over US$ 362.0 million in 2009

24/01/2011 13h00 - Portal Brasil Brazil officially nominates Dr. Jose Graziano da Silva for Director-General of FAO

14/01/2011 18h38 - Portal Brasil Brazilian government allocates US$ 419 million to Rio de Janeiro flood relief efforts

The funds will be used to directly support victims of the recent flooding and mudslides in Rio de Janeiro state

01/01/2011 01h10 - Portal Brasil Dilma Rousseff, first-ever female president, takes office in Brazil

Watch the live stream of the Inauguration Ceremony. The media can follow @brazil_portal on Twitter to receive updates