The End of the World? In Brazil It's Already Here

SÃO PAULO, Brazil — The end of the world has already arrived in Brazil.

At least that's what people here are saying. A constitutional amendment passed by the Senate last month is being called “the end of the world” amendment by its opponents. Why? Because the consequences of the amendment look disastrous — and long lasting. It will impose a 20-year cap on all federal spending, including education and health care.