On March 7, 2007, President Bush arrives in Brasil with a visit the president of Brasil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The two are expected to sign a letter memorandum of understanding for a program t promote the production and use of ethanol. Brasil is a major leader and producer of ethanol, a renewable fule, with its abundance of sugar cane. Many of the cars in Brasil are "flex" cars that can use gasoline, or enhanol or even natural gas. Brasil is ahead of the United States with the ability for consumers to choose among these alternatives. There may also be discussions with regard to workers rights guarantees in trade accords as well. President Bush will also visit Uruguay (with President Vazquez), Columbia nd Guatemala. Many see his visit as an attempt to counter the gathering regional influence of Venezula President Hugo Chavez who has been critial of US policy. President Lula (his photo is provided here) plans on visiting President Bush nex week at Camp David as a follow up to this weeks activites.
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