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In Brazil, small protests turn quickly to big demonstrations
Jun 18, 2013
What began as small protests against bus price hikes has now escalated into nationwide wide protests involving hundreds of thousands of people. When an economy expands, people bristle at corruption and poor spending choices.0
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Protests flare in Brazil over dissatisfaction with government services
Jun 18, 2013
Up until last year, Brazil's economy was surging. But growth has slowed, just as the government is preparing to host soccer’s World Cup next year.
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WTO appoints new leader, but will it affect your job?
May 8, 2013
Brazil's Roberto Azevedo has been chosen to become the next leader of the World Trade Organization, he will be the first Latin American to head the international group.
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Brazil looks to attract foreign engineers, doctors to boost economy
Apr 5, 2013
Stephen Keppel, economic editor at Univision News, joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to explain how Brazil is working to attract foreign skilled workers from around the world.
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Brazil plans massive airport expansion
Dec 19, 2012
Brazilian President announces plans to build at least 800 new regional airports.
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Brazil to inject stimulus after disappointing growth
Aug 15, 2012
Brazil has been a bright spot in the global economy in recent years. But things are starting to slow down -- so today, the government is launching a stimulus package of sorts.
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China, Brazil forge currency swap deal
Jun 22, 2012
With consumer demand still sluggish in the U.S. and Europe, China is looking elsewhere for new customers to places like Brazil. In fact, this week China and Brazil agreed to a landmark deal that avoids using the U.S. dollar.
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FedEx to acquire Brazilian shipper
May 30, 2012
Despite global economic woes and nervous markets, FedEx announced today that it will purchase the Brazilian shipper Rapidao Cometa Logistica e Transportes for $6.8 billion.
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Brazil delivers on hunger promise
Apr 4, 2012
The government made food a human right. Then it found that ending hunger takes a lot more than a declaration.
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Efforts pay off in fighting deforestation in Brazil
Feb 6, 2012
The Brazilian government has ramped up efforts to stop deforestation in the Amazon. So far, it seems to be slowly working.
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