A new law proposed by Brazil's president would give Petrobras, the state-owned oil giant, a minimum 30 percent stake in all future oil projects. Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo reports on the uproar it has caused, with critics arguing for fair distribution of oil profits around the country.
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Video
September 1, 2009
Brazil’s nationalistic move to up oil stakes angers critics
Perspectives
February 18, 2009
Brazil’s expansion tests smaller South American neighbors
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes that although Brazil's power and influence is growing, its rise has not been entirely smooth, and the country has had run-ins with its smaller South American neighbors.
Blogwatch
December 5, 2008
Brazil recovers from its own “Hurricane Katrina”
Floods in southern Brazil killed at least 117 and drove more than 100,000 from their homes.
In the Newsroom
November 4, 2008
Brazil privatizes its roadways
Producer Bryan Myers drives along an expensive private roadway in Brazil. A 175-mile drive costs the equivalent of a day's pay for the average Brazilian.
In the Newsroom
September 22, 2008
Brazil plans to improve highways
Producer Bryan Myers reports on government plans to improve road conditions in Brazil.
In the Newsroom
September 18, 2008
Truckin’ through Brazil
Worldfocus Producer Bryan Myers writes about his "road trip" to Brazil.
