(Opinion) Recent headlines from Brazil have sparked global intrigue: reportedly, a whopping 5% of the nation’s GDP, with an additional investment of US$11 billion, is now dedicated to defense. On August 11th, the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro bore witness to President Luiz Inácio da Silva’s ambitious unveiling of the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC). […]
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