Brazil to build nuclear submarines which will dramatically alter balance of power in South America

[Judi Lynn]

Brazil to build nuclear submarines which will dramatically alter balance of power in South America
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 11:14 AM on 18th July 2011

The Brazilian government has started work on a submarine programme which will include the construction of South America's first nuclear subs.

The move will boost Brazil's claim to be the strongest force in the region, and strengthen the country's military assertiveness.

This new-found power may harm Britain in the event of another flare-up over the Falklands, according to U.S. news agency Global Post, as Brazil thinks the islands should belong to Argentina.

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By the time the programme is complete, Brazil will have four extra conventional submarines as well as a nuclear-powered model. It would be only the seventh country in the world to build a nuclear sub.

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http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-2015731/Brazil-build-nuclear-submarines-dramatically-alter-balance-power-South-America.html

[naaman fletcher]

1. "as Brazil thinks the islands should belong to Argentina."

That's too bad, as 90+% of the population wants to remain British, and we are all supporters of democracy, right?

[Judi Lynn]

2. Brazil begins building 4 diesel-powered submarines, looks ahead to having nuclear vessel

Brazil begins building 4 diesel-powered submarines, looks ahead to having nuclear vessel
By Associated Press, Published: July 16

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil has begun building four diesel-powered submarines as part of a 2008 agreement with France that includes the future construction of Latin America’s first nuclear submarine.

President Dilma Rousseff attended Saturday’s ceremony marking the startup of operations at the shipyard where the four Scorpene attack submarines will be built.

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The Brazilian navy says the four vessels represent a first step in moving Brazil toward construction of its first nuclear-propelled submarine.

Officials have said the submarines will be used to protect Brazil’s large offshore oil reserves and exploration platforms.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/americas/brazil-begins-building-4-diesel-powered-submarines-looks-ahead-to-having-nuclear-vessel/2011/07/16/gIQAhihUII_story.html