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| US-Brazil deal to boost bio-fuels | US-Brazil deal to boost bio-fuels |
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| The United States and Brazil have signed an agreement to develop alternative fuel sources. | The United States and Brazil have signed an agreement to develop alternative fuel sources. |
| US President George W Bush said that by reducing oil dependence the two countries would be helping security, their economies and the environment. | US President George W Bush said that by reducing oil dependence the two countries would be helping security, their economies and the environment. |
| His host, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, said the deal was a new moment for the car industry, fuel production and humanity in general. | His host, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, said the deal was a new moment for the car industry, fuel production and humanity in general. |
| On Thursday at least 20 people were hurt in protests at Mr Bush's visit. | On Thursday at least 20 people were hurt in protests at Mr Bush's visit. |
| More demonstrations are expected. | More demonstrations are expected. |
| We see the bright and real potential for our citizens being able to use alternative sources of energy that will promote the common good President Bush Brazilian bio-fuels' power Chavez attacks Bush | |
| Mr Bush will also go to Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico during his six-day tour of Latin America. | Mr Bush will also go to Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico during his six-day tour of Latin America. |
| Coinciding with Mr Bush's visit to Uruguay, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is visiting Argentina. | Coinciding with Mr Bush's visit to Uruguay, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is visiting Argentina. |
| He is expected to hurl insults at Mr Bush at a rally in a football stadium in Buenos Aires. | He is expected to hurl insults at Mr Bush at a rally in a football stadium in Buenos Aires. |
| Ahead of the rally, the Venezuelan leader described Mr Bush's tour as an "imperialist offensive" aimed at dividing left-wing movements in the region. | Ahead of the rally, the Venezuelan leader described Mr Bush's tour as an "imperialist offensive" aimed at dividing left-wing movements in the region. |
| The BBC's Daniel Schweimler, in Buenos Aires, says Mr Chavez will find an enthusiastic reception to his fiery brand of anti-US rhetoric. | The BBC's Daniel Schweimler, in Buenos Aires, says Mr Chavez will find an enthusiastic reception to his fiery brand of anti-US rhetoric. |
| 'Strategic partnership' | 'Strategic partnership' |
| Mr Bush and Mr Lula met at a fuel distribution plant in Sao Paulo. | Mr Bush and Mr Lula met at a fuel distribution plant in Sao Paulo. |
| The meeting came as US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim signed a deal making ethanol an internationally traded commodity and promoting its production in Central America and the Caribbean. | The meeting came as US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim signed a deal making ethanol an internationally traded commodity and promoting its production in Central America and the Caribbean. |
| Fighting region's suspicions In pictures: Brazil clashes | Fighting region's suspicions In pictures: Brazil clashes |
| It will pool the experience and technology of the two countries, who are the world's biggest producers of ethanol. | It will pool the experience and technology of the two countries, who are the world's biggest producers of ethanol. |
| "We come to celebrate a strategic partnership between the United States and Brazil," Mr Lula said as the two men toured the plant. | "We come to celebrate a strategic partnership between the United States and Brazil," Mr Lula said as the two men toured the plant. |
| They said that increasing bio-fuel use would lead to more jobs, a cleaner environment and less dependence on oil. | They said that increasing bio-fuel use would lead to more jobs, a cleaner environment and less dependence on oil. |
| "We see the bright and real potential for our citizens being able to use alternative sources of energy that will promote the common good," Mr Bush said. | "We see the bright and real potential for our citizens being able to use alternative sources of energy that will promote the common good," Mr Bush said. |
| Together with the US, Brazil produces about 70% of the world's ethanol, a bio-fuel made from sugar cane or corn. | Together with the US, Brazil produces about 70% of the world's ethanol, a bio-fuel made from sugar cane or corn. |
| But activists say sugar cane cultivation is water intensive and responsible for stripping the Amazon rainforest. | But activists say sugar cane cultivation is water intensive and responsible for stripping the Amazon rainforest. |
| They also say the ethanol production process is concentrated in the hands of a few powerful families or corporations. | They also say the ethanol production process is concentrated in the hands of a few powerful families or corporations. |
| Many of the demonstrators are also angry at the war in Iraq. | Many of the demonstrators are also angry at the war in Iraq. |
| On Thursday, about 10,000 people spilled out along one of San Paulo's broadest avenues, in the heart of the financial district, banging drums, waving red flags and carrying banners reading "Bush Go Home". | On Thursday, about 10,000 people spilled out along one of San Paulo's broadest avenues, in the heart of the financial district, banging drums, waving red flags and carrying banners reading "Bush Go Home". |
| Although largely peaceful, clashes flared between some of the protesters and police. | Although largely peaceful, clashes flared between some of the protesters and police. |
| It is time we stopped stereotyping the US as a ghastly empire and started negotiating with them... Move on! Sandra Sena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Regional views | It is time we stopped stereotyping the US as a ghastly empire and started negotiating with them... Move on! Sandra Sena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Regional views |
| Demonstrators threw rocks and sticks at some of the 4,000 riot police , who responded by firing tear gas and lashing out with their batons. Sixteen police were reported to be among the injured. | Demonstrators threw rocks and sticks at some of the 4,000 riot police , who responded by firing tear gas and lashing out with their batons. Sixteen police were reported to be among the injured. |
| But the BBC's Lourdes Heredia in Sao Paulo says that while the majority of people in the city are suspicious of the visit they seem ready to give President Bush a chance. | But the BBC's Lourdes Heredia in Sao Paulo says that while the majority of people in the city are suspicious of the visit they seem ready to give President Bush a chance. |
| "Bush is not a close friend, but he is not our enemy either... I think we should have good relationships with everyone," shopkeeper Anne Helene told the BBC. | "Bush is not a close friend, but he is not our enemy either... I think we should have good relationships with everyone," shopkeeper Anne Helene told the BBC. |
Have you participated in or witnessed protests in Brazil? Send us your experiences using the form below. | Have you participated in or witnessed protests in Brazil? Send us your experiences using the form below. |
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