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Brazil: Tax relief on imported goods for use in the Olympic and Paralympic games of 2016
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On 10 October 2012, the Brazilian government announced in the Provisional Measure No.Brazil: Reduction of import value added taxes
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On 13 April 2012, Brazil’s Federal Senate adopted in Resolution No.Argentina: Nationalisation of two Spanish-owned airlines
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On December 22, 2008, a law expropriating the Airlines Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral was promulgated. Aerolines Argentinas and Austral were the property of the Spanish group Marsans.Australia: Higher penalties for customs offenses
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On 6 December 2012, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service announced in Notice No. 2012/70 that the penalty unit for breaches of Commonwealth law will increase by 55 per cent from AUD 110 to 170 as of 28 December 2012.Brazil: Facilitated rules concerning the foreign financing of Brazilian exporters
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On 4 December 2012, the Brazilian Central Bank issued Circular No. 3.617 of 2012, which eased rules on the foreign financing of Brazilian exporters.Colombia: Stricter rules for imports of machinery and chemicals for the mining sector
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On 2 November 2012, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia adopted Decree No. 2261 imposing stricter rules and controls on the importation of machinery and parts for use in the mining industry.Belgium: Abolition of the upfront cash deposit for VAT import licenses
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On 28 September 2012, the Belgian government decided (according to circular letter No. AAFisc 30/2012 E.T.122.812) to abolish the upfront cash deposit required for VAT import licenses.Nigeria: Elimination of import duties and import VAT on machinery and equipment for the mining sector
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On 6 February 2013, Nigeria announced that import duties and import VAT on machinery and equipment imported for the solid minerals sector will be set at 0 per cent in order to boost the economy and investments in the Nigerian mining sector.Venezuela: Nationalisation of Banco de Venezuela owned by the Spanish Bank Santander
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On May 22, 2009, the Venezuelan government nationalised Banco de Venezuela. It bought it for USD 1.050 billion from the Spanish Bank Santander. Banco de Venezuela had been nationalised in 1994.Uruguay: Reauthorisation of exportation of stainless steel junk
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On May 9, 2013, the Government of Uruguay announced the reauthorisation to export stainless steel junk.
