March 4, 2013

Brazil's News Outlets Take Aim at Dilma

Vincent Bevins, Los Angeles Times

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Rich and powerful newspapers and TV networks have been critical of the left-leaning president despite her hands-off approach toward them.

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TAGGED: Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, Latin America

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