Questão 14

   Brazil is South America's most influential country, an economic giant and one of the world's biggest democracies.
   It is one of the rising economic powers - otherwise known as BRIC nations - together with Russia, India, China and South Africa. Over the past few years it has made major strides $\in$ its efforts to raise millions out of poverty.
   The discovery of major offshore oil reserves could propel the country into the top league of oil-exporting nations.
Fonte : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas Acesso em: 14 de agosto de 2012

“ The discovery of major offshore oil reserves could propel the country into the top league of oil-exporting nations.”

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