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Brazil’s Traffic Jams: A Daily Headache

Development & Education

The BBC ‘s Paulo Cabral is in the Brazilian city known for nightmarish traffic jams on the roads and in the sky. Traffic gridlock is getting worse as more and more Brazilians drive. One option available to some commuters: take a helicopter to work.

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Global Hit

Brazil’s ‘Gang of Blondes’ Kidnap Shoppers, Max Out Credit Cards

Conflict & Justice
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Business, Economics and Jobs
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Brazil’s Poor Make Themselves Visible Through Graffiti

Global Politics
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