Folha International: News from Brazil in English

Sports

Cuban-Born Volleyball Player Has Mixed Feelings on His Selection to Brazilian Team

Attacker will be the first naturalized athlete to play for Brazilian team in an official tournament

May.23.2019 12:00PM

Avon busca recuperar valor de mercado no Brasil

Business

Natura Buys Avon and Becomes the 4th Largest Beauty Company in The World

Company will have US$10 billion in revenue and 40,000 employees

May.23.2019 11:56AM

Business

Government Yields to Protesters and Will Use Reserves to Free Up Money for Education

Decision made just one week after protesters took to the streets in more than 170 cities across Brazil

May.23.2019 11:52AM

GREVE CAMINHONEIROS / AEROPORTO / DESABASTECIMENTO

Business

Senate Approves Measure Allowing Full Foreign Ownership of Brazilian Airlines

Airlines must also allow provide a baggage allowance on domestic flights

May.23.2019 11:45AM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Changes Decree and Now Common Citizens Cannot Carry Rifles

In addition to limiting rifles, changes also include new age requirements

May.23.2019 11:42AM

Culture

Chico Buarque Becomes First Musician to Win the Camões Prize

Composer is the first musician to win the prestigious prize honoring literary work in Portuguese

May.22.2019 1:28PM

Luciana Nogueira, a widow of Evaldo Rosa dos Santos, who was killed during a military operation, reacts during Santos' funeral in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Widow of Slain Musician Tells Judge that She Felt Relieved When She First Saw Army

Witnesses to operation that left two dead and one injured spoke to Military Justice on Tuesday

May.22.2019 1:24PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Decides to Skip Pro-Government Protests and Requests Ministers to Do The Same

President considered going to demonstrations on May 26 but he was counseled not to go

May.22.2019 1:19PM

Janaina Paschoal lança candidatura em SP

Brazil

Most-Voted Deputy in São Paulo Signals Exit from Bolsonaro's Party

Elected with more than 2 million votes, state deputy criticized president and upcoming demonstrations

May.21.2019 1:47PM

Brazil

Research Shows that 2 in 3 People Received Fake News in Brazil's Election Last Year

Data shows that cell phone internet is the main source of news for 32% of people

May.21.2019 1:39PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Criticizes Politicians and Then Lauds Congress

After saying that the political class is the greatest problem in the country, president changes his tone

May.21.2019 1:35PM

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's Formiga celebrates her goal against Germany during their women's semi-final soccer match in Shanghai Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Sports

Football Player Closes in on Record but She Is Still Far from Another

Mid-fielder invited to compete for Brazil in France World Cupher seventh

May.21.2019 1:30PM

Science and Health

Sister Dulce Organization Wants to Increase Social Work after Canonization

Nun fought battles to build complex, which today makes 3.5 million hospital calls per year

May.20.2019 2:12PM

BOLSONARO / GUEDES / ONYX / LIBERDADE ECONOMICA

Brazil

Bolsonaro Will Test His Power in Congress in The Middle of A Crisis

President must save 11 provisional measures from expiring

May.20.2019 2:06PM

Business

Companies Listed on Ibovespa Market Ignore Impending Damage of A Low GDP in 2019

In first quarter reports, companies did not mention problems with the economy nor did they see an early end to crisis

May.20.2019 2:03PM

Planta de produção da siderúrgica ACEPAR (Aceros del Paraguay SA) que aluga suas instalações à empresa brasileira Vetorial para a produção de hastes e varas de aço na cidade de Villa Hayes

Business

Study Says Brazil's Economy Is on Brink of A Depression

Depression will happen if GDP fails to grow for third year in a row

May.20.2019 1:57PM

Brazil

Discretionary Budget of Federal Universities Returns to Pre-2009 Level

During trip to USA Bolsonaro continues to mock protests

May.17.2019 1:51PM

Brazil

"They Can Come after Me, They Won't Find Anything", Bolsonaro Says about Investigation into Son Flávio

During US trip, president says that criminal investigations are targeting his son

May.17.2019 1:46PM

World

Brazil's Position on Trade and Venezuela Leaves It Isolated among BRICS Countries

Bolsonaros foreign policy highlights a divergence from other members of the group

May.17.2019 1:42PM

Business

Dollar Closes above R$4 for First Time since October 1

Ibovespa market falls under 90 thousand points during trading, but recovers before closing

May.17.2019 1:05PM

Brazil

Demonstrators in More than 170 Cities Protest against Education Budget Cuts in Brazil

Bolsonaro said the protesters were useful idiots who were being used by "a sly minority"

May.16.2019 1:30PM

Science and Health

"I Got Carried Away," Says Brazilian Researcher who Lied about Harvard Credentials

Joana Félix changed her resume after newspaper revelation that she did not do complete post-doctorate at Harvard University

May.16.2019 1:23PM

Business

Top Model Swaps Runway for A Doctors Badge in Public Hospital

Ana Claudia Michels pursues dream career in public health in Carapicuíba (SP)

May.15.2019 11:56AM

Brazil

Court Decides Unanimously to Release Ex-President Michel Temer

Court session filled with criticisms about the abuse of preventive jail

May.15.2019 11:47AM

Brazil

Protests Against Education Budget Cuts Planned for Wednesday Throughout Brazil

Education minister says that he wont rule out cutting more education funds. Weintraub summoned to speak in Congress

May.15.2019 9:40AM

Empty check-in desk of Avianca airlines is seen at Afonso Pena International Airport in Sao Jose dos Pinhais

Business

Avianca International Tries to Distance Itself from Avianca Brasil

The airlines plans to launch a Brazilian publicity campaign in three weeks

May.14.2019 1:30PM

Praça das Artes no campus Ondina da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)

Brazil

Research Reveals Sexual Content of Social Media Images that Mocked Universities

After budget cuts were announced, wave of images mocking universities flooded WhatsApp

May.14.2019 1:24PM

Science and Health

Researcher Tests Vaccine that Sterilizes Large Rodents Living Near Body of Water on USP Campus

Goal is to control Capybara population and to limit problems like Rocky Mountain spotted fever

May.14.2019 1:17PM

Brazil

Court Lifts Banking Secrecy in Flávio Bolsonaro and Ex-Advisor Investigation

Authorization will also apply to 88 ex-advisors of presidents son

May.14.2019 1:12PM

protesto contra reformas trabalhistas e previdenciarias em Sao Paulo

Business

Brazil's Labor Reform Failed to Create Jobs and Its Defenders Blame The Economic Crisis

Defenders of labor reform say political instability and and minimal economic growth limited labor reform gains

May.13.2019 1:47PM

São Paulo

Immigrant Mothers Cling to Their Customs while Acclimating to Brazilian Culture

Women rely on immigrant communities in order to maintain their culture in Brazil

May.13.2019 1:38PM

Culture

The Ends Justify the Means in Netflix Series Inspired by Operation Car Wash

Second season of The Mechanism, recently released on Netflix, focuses on betrayal of construction companies and impeachment

May.13.2019 1:34PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Says He Will Nominate Sergio Moro to the Supreme Court

President said Sunday that his will "honor his promise" to the Minister of Justice

May.13.2019 1:27PM

Business

Vale Quarterly Earnings Report Projects US$ 4.8 billion in Losses from Brumadinho Disaster

Expenses and money set aside after the mining dam collapse led company to incur US$ 1.62 billion in financial damages

May.10.2019 1:48PM

Brazil

Carlos Bolsonaro Employed Woman Who Was Once A Phantom Employee in Another Company

Son of Bolsonaro was 18 years old at the time and new to politics

May.10.2019 1:42PM

Bolsonaro durante assinatura de decreto que flexibiliza regras para uso de arma, em Brasília

Brazil

Bolsonaro Decree Expands Access to Firearms to 19 Million People in Brazil

Sou da Paz Institute calculated number by analyzing four categories of people

May.10.2019 1:36PM

Michel Temer realiza exame de corpo de delito no IML em SP

Brazil

Ex-President Michel Temer Turns Himself in to The Federal Police

Court will judge his request for habeas corpus next Tuesday

May.10.2019 1:29PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Administration Cuts New Education Grants Destined for Graduate Students

Cuts will affect students who had been recently approved for funds

May.9.2019 2:13PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Wants to Transform Protected Ecological Area into A "Brazilian Cancun"

President received a fine, later reversed, in the same area for illegal fishing

May.9.2019 2:03PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Executive Order Expands Right to Bear Arms to 20 Professions

Politicians, truckers and even some journalists included; Congress will determine constitutionality

May.9.2019 1:59PM

O ex-presidente Michel Temer em seu escritório em São Paulo

Brazil

Court Rules That Ex-President Michel Temer Must Return to Prison

Since March, Temer has benefited from habeas corpus

May.9.2019 1:44PM

Science and Health

Transgender Physicist Receives Diversity Award in The USA

Brazilian researcher who works with NASA won the Leona Woods Award

May.8.2019 1:53PM

Audiência do comerciante turco Ali Sipahi

World

Supreme Court Orders Release of Turkish Man Imprisoned in Brazil under The Threat of Extradition

Businessman is accused by Erdogan government of being a terrorist

May.8.2019 1:48PM

Culture

Museu Nacional Rescues Parts of Egyptian Mummy that Had Never Been Opened

Researchers found 200 pieces of the 700-piece Egypt collection

May.8.2019 1:43PM

Brazil

In Decree, Bolsonaro Relaxes Gun Rules for Shooters, Collectors and Hunters

Decree increases the amount of ammunition that can be bought, easing the importation of firearms

May.8.2019 1:26PM

Entrevista exclusiva para a FOLHA com o ex Presidente Michel Temer (PMDB) no escritorio de seu advogado Eduardo Pizarro Carnelos, em Sao Paulo

Brazil

Judge Accepts Denouncement, and Michel Temer Become Defendant for The Sixth Time

He will respond to the accusation of criminal organization and embarrassment to investigation

May.7.2019 1:30PM

Brazil

Military Reacts and Gives Message to Bolsonaro in Crisis with Ideological Wing

Ex-commander of army calls the presidents guru the "Trotsky of the right"

May.7.2019 1:26PM

ESCOLA MILITAR / DF / IBANEIS / ESTRUTURAL / EDUCACAO

Brazil

Amidst Cuts in Education, Bolsonaro Defends Military High Schools and Students Protest Cuts

President wants military high schools in every capital city

May.7.2019 1:19PM

Brazil

Police Operation to Capture Traffickers Kills 8 in Complexo da Maré, in Rio

Locals say police shot from helicopters

May.7.2019 1:12PM

Business

Container Transport along Brazilian Coast Increases 18% after Truck Driver Strike

Cabotage conquers customers due to freight rates on highways

May.6.2019 1:42PM

São Paulo

Without Rules, Electronic Scooters and Pedestrians Fight over Sidewalks in São Paulo

Companies hope that regulation from SP city government will reduce complaints

May.6.2019 1:37PM

Culture

Actress from Favela Teaches Brazilian Booty Dancing to Sounds of Afro and Sensual Funk Music

Feminist discussions stimulate students, says dancer Taísa Machado

May.6.2019 1:32PM

Culture

Whether or Not to Teach Politics and Gender Is A Test for Traditional Catholic Schools

With roaring 'cultural war', institutions must position themselves on their Christian education mission

May.6.2019 1:23PM

Sports

They Say That to Kill A Black Person Is to Fertilize The Earth, Says Former Football Referee

Márcio Chagas da Silva reports on the racist offenses he has heard in the camps and as a TV commentator

May.3.2019 1:56PM

World

Banco do Brasil and Consulate Will Help to Pay for Dinner Honoring Bolsonaro in USA

Bank, which was not a participant of the dinner before, said that it is seeking clients

May.3.2019 1:48PM

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro takes part in a ceremony at a military base in Caracas

World

We Will Go The Limit of Itamarty, Says Bolsonaro on Venezuela

President declares, in exclusive conversation, that that crack at bottom ranks of Venezuelan armed forces could move to top

May.3.2019 1:43PM

Rally against the government of Venezuela's President Maduro and to commemorate May Day in Caracas

World

Military Intervention Is The Last Option, Says Juan Guaidó, Venezuelan Opposition Leader

In an exclusive interview with Folha, the Guaidó admits that the process to push Maduro out could be long

May.3.2019 1:38PM

Sports

Brazil Is still Searching for F-1 Idol 25 Years after The Sennas Death

Only Rubens Barrichello and Felipe Massa have won races since three-time champions death

May.2.2019 1:24PM

Brazil

Bolsonaro Awards Olavo de Carvalho with Same Honor as Mourão and Moro

Honor is the highest Rio Branco Order given by Brazilian government

May.2.2019 1:18PM

World

Activists Pressure Companies to Pull Sponsorship from Event Honoring Bolsonaro in the United States

Three companies have already pulled their support from the dinner honoring the Brazilian president

May.2.2019 1:12PM

World

Intellectuals and Artists Defend Turk against Demands for Extradition to Turkey

Letter signed by supporters rejects Erdogan accusations against Turkish businessman who lives in Brazil

May.2.2019 1:08PM

Brazil

Brazilian Model Dies after Gale Hits Boat in Ilhabela

Caroline Bittencourt was missing since Sunday afternoon (28)

Apr.30.2019 1:48PM

Caixa com pedras no hall da universidade de Lisboa

World

Lisboa University Student Group Places Sign on A Box of Stones, Encouraging People to "to Throw" Stones Brazilians

Portuguese association said it was satire; attitude generates protests from immigrants

Apr.30.2019 1:44PM

Brazil

Ex-President Temer Becomes A Defendant for Third Time

Politician supposedly received bribe to edit a decree that favored companies in the port sector

Apr.30.2019 1:38PM

Culture

Bolsonaro Defends Dismissing Paulo Freire as The Patron of Brazilian Education

Eventual change must be approved by Congress

Apr.30.2019 1:32PM

Brazil

Lula's STJ Sentence Reduction Is the Largest in Lava Jato

Reduction could affect other pending cases

Apr.29.2019 1:19PM

Business

Bolsonaro Said that He Will Not Allow Advertising in State Departments that Doesnt Follow His Philosophy

But government will not preview state company advertisements

Apr.29.2019 1:05PM

BRASIL-SAO PAULO-SEMANA DE LA MODA-MODELO

Culture

Model Dies after Collapsing on the Runway at SPFW Fashion Show

SPFW continued despite the sad news

Apr.29.2019 1:00PM

Lula concede entrevista exclusiva à Folha e ao jornal El País

Brazil

Lula Says He Is Obsessed in Unmasking Moro and that The Government Is A "Gang of Crazy People"

He also said Supreme Court has shown courage in the past

Apr.29.2019 12:51PM

Brazil

Federal Police Arrests Ex-Superintendent of IBAMA in Amazon Operation against Illegal Logging

Leland Barros authored a letter that criticized the left-wing ideological management of the agency

Apr.26.2019 1:13PM

Brazil

Number of Violent Deaths Falls in the Majority of the Country

Factors leading to decrease include states working together and less conflict between factions

Apr.26.2019 1:08PM

Business

Bolsonaro Makes Bank Take Down Commercial that Highlighted Racial and Sexual Diversity

After the president watched it, advertisement was suspended on April 14

Apr.26.2019 1:00PM

Brazil

Army Silent about Investigation into Deaths by 80 Shots in Rio

Military Court started judging crimes committed by military against lives of civilians in 2017

Apr.25.2019 1:47PM

Business

Indigenous People Buy Shares in Railroad Company in order to Denounce Company

Strategy is known as corporate activism

Apr.25.2019 1:43PM

Brazil

Supreme Court Justice Suspends Decision that Opened Door to Gay Cure Therapy

Supreme Court justice granted request of the Federal Council of Psychology to repeal 2017 judicial decision

Apr.25.2019 1:35PM

Brazil

Even as A Free Man, Lula Can only Run for Office in 2035 at The Age of 89

The court reduced Lulas sentence for corruption and money laundering in the triplex case to eight years and 10 months

Apr.25.2019 1:22PM

Brazil

Vale Engineer Says that Company Leaders Knew the Risks of the Brumadinho Waste Disposal Dam

According to him the dams risk were reported by panel of specialists

Apr.24.2019 1:49PM

Culture

After Controversy, Dead Kennedys Deletes Political Poster that Alluded to Bolsonaro

Polarized political mood of country influenced the decision

Apr.24.2019 1:43PM

Brazil

Military Seeks to Quiet Criticisms of Mourão by Bolsonaro Followers

Despite Planalto effort, Carlos continues to attack the vice without repercussions from father

Apr.24.2019 1:37PM

O ex-presidente Lula durante entrevista exclusiva à Folha

Brazil

Brazilian Superior Court Reduces Sentence in Triplex Case and Lula May Be Released from Jail this Year

Sentence fell from 12 years and 11 months to 8 years, 10 months and 20 days in prison

Apr.24.2019 1:33PM

Business

Recently Inaugurated Right-Wing Bar in BH Has a "Triplex" Plate and A "Go to Cuba" Drink

In short life, bar Destro has experienced no tension with left-wingers

Apr.23.2019 12:58PM

Brazil

More than 1000 still Waiting for Support after Suzano School Massacre

At least 185 directly affected have received treatment

Apr.23.2019 12:52PM

Estados Unidos da América, Richmond, VA, 06/10/2016 - POLÍTICA - Retrato do escritor, conferencista, ensaísta, jornalista e filósofo brasileiro, Olavo de Carvalho. Ele é um dos principais representantes do conservadorismo brasileiro. Foto: Vivi Zanatta/Folhapress.

Brazil

Bolsonaro Says that Olavos Criticism of Military Does "Not Contribute" to Government

But in a note read by spokesperson, president reaffirms that the writer has a patriotic spirit"

Apr.23.2019 12:47PM

Business

Government Denies Access to Folha, and Reaffirms Confidentiality of the Social Security Data

Ministry reiterates that access is restricted to government officials and authorized entities

Apr.23.2019 12:39PM

Culture

SPFW Supports Itself with New Brands as Old Brands Decamp

São Paulo Fashion Week encounters competition from other states

Apr.22.2019 1:23PM

PAULO GUEDES / PREVIDENCIA / CCJ CAMARA / GOVERNO BOLSONARO

Business

Government Declares Studies that Support Social Security Reform Confidential

Citizens will not have access to the economic and social data that supports a change in the constitution

Apr.22.2019 1:17PM

Brazil

Fugitive Black Market Money Dealers Block Progress of "Lava Jato"

"Operation Exchange" still seeks main target, Dario Messer, and other sources of money laundering

Apr.22.2019 1:08PM

Sports

As Champion, Corinthians Averages Fewest Goals per Game in History

The black and white team defeated Paulista for the 30th time in history and secures its third straight title

Apr.22.2019 1:02PM

Brazil

Police Take into Custody Farmer Who Ordered the Murder of Missionary Dorothy Stand in 2005

Supreme Court ordered Regivaldo, known as Taradão, to prison in February of this year

Apr.18.2019 2:05PM

World

Bahia Lands on the List of Destinations that Obama Wants to Visit in the World

Patagonia region was also cited by the ex-president

Apr.18.2019 2:00PM

Sports

Neymar's Father Meets with Economy Minister, Bolsonaro, and the Secretary of Revenue

Soccer player and his father were target of tax evasion charge

Apr.18.2019 1:53PM

Sports

Stadium that Hosted Opening of World Cup Showing Defects on Exterior

Fans who frequent the arena reported problems to Folha

Apr.18.2019 1:49PM

Culture

Fight over Brazil's Participation in Cannes Brewing between São Paulo Audiovisual Union and Government Export Agency

APEX did not renew financial support of "Cinema of Brazil" program

Apr.17.2019 2:56PM

O bispo Edir Macedo realiza culto na praça Jardim do Méier, no Rio

Brazil

Federal Judge Cancels Diplomatic Passport for Edir Macedo

In decision, judge says that Bishop's activities are not in the interests of the country and don't justify passport's use

Apr.17.2019 2:50PM

Science and Health

Dengue Fever Cases Surging

Despite the increase, number of cases still less than last epidemic in 2016

Apr.17.2019 2:43PM

Brazil

Fake News Crisis Brewing between The Supreme Court and The Public Ministry

Dispute occurred one day after the Supreme Court censored news sites

Apr.17.2019 1:29PM

A model of a 1-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex, part of the ?T. rex: The Ultimate Predator? exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History.

World

Natural History Museum of New York Refuses to Host Event in Honor of Bolsonaro

Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce wanted to honor Bolsonaro at the famed museum

Apr.16.2019 11:26AM

Brazil

Chamber Will Study Ways to Protect Deputy who Accused Minister of Death Threats

Alê Silva received the threats after reporting a fake candidate scheme

Apr.16.2019 11:20AM

Brazil

Environmental Organization President Resigns after Environmental Minister Threatens to Investigate Agents

Ricardo Salles publicly made the threat at an event Saturday

Apr.16.2019 11:13AM

Brazil

Censored Magazine Says It Was Fined US$26k by Supreme Court

Crusoé Magazine had already deleted problematic story

Apr.16.2019 11:08AM

Business

Senate Approves Measure Allowing Full Foreign Ownership of Brazilian Airlines

Business

Government Yields to Protesters and Will Use Reserves to Free Up Money for Education

Brazil

Bolsonaro Changes Decree and Now Common Citizens Cannot Carry Rifles

Business

Natura Buys Avon and Becomes the 4th Largest Beauty Company in The World

Sports

Cuban-Born Volleyball Player Has Mixed Feelings on His Selection to Brazilian Team

Brazil

Widow of Slain Musician Tells Judge that She Felt Relieved When She First Saw Army

Brazil

Discretionary Budget of Federal Universities Returns to Pre-2009 Level

Business

Study Says Brazil's Economy Is on Brink of A Depression

Brazil

Bolsonaro Decides to Skip Pro-Government Protests and Requests Ministers to Do The Same

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Sports

Cuban-Born Volleyball Player Has Mixed Feelings on His Selection to Brazilian Team

Business

Natura Buys Avon and Becomes the 4th Largest Beauty Company in The World

Business

Government Yields to Protesters and Will Use Reserves to Free Up Money for Education

Business

Senate Approves Measure Allowing Full Foreign Ownership of Brazilian Airlines

Brazil

Bolsonaro Changes Decree and Now Common Citizens Cannot Carry Rifles

Culture

Chico Buarque Becomes First Musician to Win the Camões Prize

Brazil

Widow of Slain Musician Tells Judge that She Felt Relieved When She First Saw Army

Brazil

Bolsonaro Decides to Skip Pro-Government Protests and Requests Ministers to Do The Same

Brazil

Most-Voted Deputy in São Paulo Signals Exit from Bolsonaro's Party

Brazil

Research Shows that 2 in 3 People Received Fake News in Brazil's Election Last Year

Brazil

Bolsonaro Criticizes Politicians and Then Lauds Congress

Sports

Football Player Closes in on Record but She Is Still Far from Another

Science and Health

Sister Dulce Organization Wants to Increase Social Work after Canonization

Brazil

Bolsonaro Will Test His Power in Congress in The Middle of A Crisis

Business

Companies Listed on Ibovespa Market Ignore Impending Damage of A Low GDP in 2019

Business

Study Says Brazil's Economy Is on Brink of A Depression

Brazil

Discretionary Budget of Federal Universities Returns to Pre-2009 Level

Brazil

"They Can Come after Me, They Won't Find Anything", Bolsonaro Says about Investigation into Son Flávio

World

Brazil's Position on Trade and Venezuela Leaves It Isolated among BRICS Countries

Business

Dollar Closes above R$4 for First Time since October 1

Brazil

Demonstrators in More than 170 Cities Protest against Education Budget Cuts in Brazil

Science and Health

"I Got Carried Away," Says Brazilian Researcher who Lied about Harvard Credentials

Business

Top Model Swaps Runway for A Doctors Badge in Public Hospital

Brazil

Court Decides Unanimously to Release Ex-President Michel Temer

Brazil

Protests Against Education Budget Cuts Planned for Wednesday Throughout Brazil

Business

Avianca International Tries to Distance Itself from Avianca Brasil

Brazil

Research Reveals Sexual Content of Social Media Images that Mocked Universities

Science and Health

Researcher Tests Vaccine that Sterilizes Large Rodents Living Near Body of Water on USP Campus

Brazil

Court Lifts Banking Secrecy in Flávio Bolsonaro and Ex-Advisor Investigation

Business

Brazil's Labor Reform Failed to Create Jobs and Its Defenders Blame The Economic Crisis

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