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June 2, 2011<\/p>\n
HAVANA\u2014Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has toured a Cuban port that is undergoing a multimillion-dollar overhaul to become a base for industry and oil operations in the Gulf of Mexico.<\/p>\n
The Communist Party newspaper Granma says Cuban President Raul Castro accompanied Silva to the Mariel port facility, about 30 miles (45 kilometers) west of Havana, on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Brazil has invested $300 million in the joint project.<\/p>\n
Granma says the leaders were given presentations on the progress of the project, which currently in its initial stages.<\/p>\n
About 700 yards (meters) of docks will permit the port to begin operations, and accommodate ships with a draft of up to 50 feet (15 meters).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
http:\/\/www.boston.com\/business\/articles\/2011\/06\/02\/brazil_ex_president_silva_tours_cuba_port_project\/?s_campaign=8315 June 2, 2011 HAVANA\u2014Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has toured a Cuban port that is undergoing a multimillion-dollar overhaul to become a base for industry and oil operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The Communist Party newspaper Granma says Cuban President Raul Castro accompanied Silva to the Mariel port facility, about … Continue reading The Associated Press Boston.com: Brazil ex-President Silva tours Cuba port project for industry & oil<\/span>