CLEAN: Is Brazil escaping the economic crisis?

The video discusses the stabilization of the unemployment rate at 8% in Latin America, slightly better than the previous year. It highlights the personal economic improvement of an individual who transitioned from state aid to providing a better life for their family. The video also examines how Latin American countries with strong trade ties to Asia have recovered better from economic crises compared to those closely linked to the US, Europe, and Japan, using Mexico as an example.

What is the current unemployment rate mentioned in the video?

• 7%

• 9%

• 8%

• 8.5%

How does the unemployment rate in the video compare to the average for Latin America and the Caribbean?

• It is higher

• It is lower

• It is the same

• It is not mentioned

What change in the speaker's life is highlighted in the second section?

• They improved their financial situation

• They moved to a new city

• They received a promotion

• They started a new business

Which countries are said to have recovered better from the crisis?

• Countries with strong ties to the United States

• Countries with strong ties to Europe

• Countries with strong ties to Japan

• Countries with strong trade relations with Asia

Why was Mexico particularly affected by the crisis?

• Due to its strong connection to Asia

• Due to its strong connection to the United States

• Due to its strong connection to Japan

• Due to its strong connection to Europe