VOICED : Brasil choques en subasta petrolera

The video discusses the military presence at Barra da Tijuca beach during an oil auction in Rio de Janeiro. The auction, for Brazil's largest oil reserve, was won by a consortium including Shell, Total, and Petrobras. Protests against oil privatization led to clashes with police, resulting in injuries. The Presal auction is significant for its deepwater oil discovery. Petrobras workers began an indefinite strike, opposing privatization. The auction is expected to bring over $450 billion in economic returns over 30 years, with Petrobras holding a 40% stake. The Libra field could produce 1.4 million barrels daily.

What was the primary reason for the military presence at Barra da Tijuca beach?

• To ensure the safety of tourists

• To oversee a significant oil auction

• To conduct a military exercise

• To celebrate a national holiday

Which companies were part of the consortium that won the Libra Field auction?

• Chevron and Gazprom

• Shell, Total, and two Chinese firms

• ExxonMobil and BP

• Saudi Aramco and Rosneft

Why did the Federation of Oil Workers initiate a strike?

• To support environmental conservation

• To negotiate better working conditions

• To protest the privatization of oil resources

• To demand higher wages

What was the projected economic return for Brazil from the oil auction over the next 30 years?

• 300 billion dollars

• 200 billion dollars

• 600 billion dollars

• 450 billion dollars

What percentage of the Libra Field concession was held by Petrobras?

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%