As Brazil continues to develope its economy into one of the largest in the world, the slums have stayed occupied. The USA has funded aid to leviate the poor into the country, but soon President Bush might stop funding the effort. Bush reasons are to help government spending wherever he can. But House Representives see this as a possible danger.
Rep. Dan Burton, of Indiana, stressed that Brazil needs the funding to maintain their friendship in the Latin American community. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who has made an effort to be a thorn to America' s side, is a growing popular figure in South America. Brazil, which hosts both the largest population and economy, is a powerful ally to help maintain a good word in the continent.
Plus the House is interested in the biofuels that Brazil has developed. Their research has allowed them to be a global voice in energy. The cuts will not start till 2008, but one has to ask is it worth it to lose favor with a potential global power?
Information found at Washington Times
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