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Brazil project handled by Spanish firm

Spanish construction firm OHL is taking a loan worth €449.5 million (US$628 million) so as to invest in the Regis Bittencourt highway project in Brazil.
February 29, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSSpanish construction firm 980 OHL is taking a loan worth €449.5 million (US$628 million) so as to invest in the Regis Bittencourt highway project in Brazil. The loan is being provided by the 3432 Brazilian National Development Bank, (BNDES). The funds will be used to redesign the infrastructure as well as construct offices for the concession holder and pay operating costs.

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