A paradox for Cardoso

Interest-rate cuts and an imminent spending spree may boost Brazil’s economic recovery. But will they also rescue its president?

Jul 27th 2000|brasilia

This article appeared in the The Americas section of the print edition under the headline “A paradox for Cardoso”

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