May 21, 2004

Updates from Brazil

Here are some of the recent news items from Brazil, along with links where more detailed information can be found:

The Real has fallen dramatically against the dollar in the last couple of weeks.

France, which beat Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final, was only able to beat them to a draw today.

Rio de Janeiro was passed over as a possible host for the 2012 Olympic games, due to the current violence that engulfs the city.

Brazil has approved the sending of 1200 troops to Haiti to lead a UN force which will try to restore order to that country.

President Lula is dealing with the fallout from his expulsion of a New York Times reporter from Brazil.

Posted by Andrew on May 21, 2004 2:10 AM.

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Posted by: Shanna at May 23, 2004 8:28 AM