Brazil bucks global economic downturn
Happy Stars in Ipanema?
The high food and commodity prices hurting most countries are buoying Brazil, a top exporter of minerals, soy, beef, chicken, and grains.
By Andrew Downie | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor from the July 15, 2008 edition
São Paulo, Brazil - When Carl's Jr. looked at expanding its international fast-food franchise operation earlier this year, several emerging markets were muted. But after a trip to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in June, company officials made sure Brazil was on the list.
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