Brazil tourists on spending spree

8 January 2012, 6:05 am

RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Taking advantage of their country's booming economy and strong currency, Brazilian tourists went on a shopping spree abroad last year, spending more than $20 billion, notably in the United States and France.... Read More »

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