About 100,000 people marched through the streets of Porto Alegre, Brazil, to mark the conclusion of the third annual World Social Forum. A hopeful gathering, but one marked by the omnipresent fear of war in Iraq and the next stage of a renewed American imperialism. Many [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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Very interesting article, but an alternative is not the LULA’s choice while president, unfortunately. He goes to visit the bloodsucker Bush, perhaps kiss her boots. LULA is a fake to tell you the truth !!! Brazil is greater than bads governments.
Sincerely,
Marco Antonio.
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