Star defensive player David Luiz joins other famous players in throwing Brazil soccer support for protests sweeping the fast-changing BRIC country
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Quarter Million March in Brazil Protest
Historic protests against government waste and economic crisis captivate nation as quarter million march in Brazil
Summer of Dissent With Worldwide Protests Spreading
Protest in streets across world in summer of dissent in numbers as protest brings calls for change
Brazil President Promises Talks to End Protests
Hundreds of thousands protest in major cities calling for government changes as Brazil President promise to marchers of talks considered by leadership
Brazil Indigenous Protest Dam Construction
Major march as Brazil indigenous protest dam organization that is highly controversial
Brazil Votes to Allow Gay Marriage
Brazil Votes to Allow Gay Marriage! South American democracy giant Brazil is socially liberal and highly diverse which is confirmed by recent national legalization of gay marriage
Brazilian to Run WTO in Major First
Azevedo, a famous international economist, wins race to become first Brazilian to run WTO
Brazil’s Popular ex-President Faces Corruption Probe
Rising star owes much of its recent economic success to Lula as Brazil’s popular ex-President
Cheap Brazil Domestic Labor in Short Supply During Boom
Changes to giant Brazil domestic labor outlook is rearranging social structure in surprising ways
Brazil Environmental Activist Starts New Party Ahead of Elections
Brazil environmental activist and icon stages bold political gamble with new national party