VOICED : Brasil: Dilma refuerza equipo economico

As Brazil approaches its second election round, economic issues remain central. President Dilma Rousseff, seeking re-election, has reinforced her campaign team with Aloísio Mercadante to debate economic topics against her opponent, Aécio Neves. The public demands improvements in services like education and health, while Neves criticizes Rousseff for weak economic growth and high inflation. Brazil faces its fourth year of weak economic growth, contrasting with the 7.5% GDP growth in 2010.

What is the main focus of the upcoming second round of elections in Brazil?

• Cultural heritage

• Foreign relations

• Economic issues

• Environmental policies

Who did President Dilma Rousseff bring into her campaign team to address economic debates?

• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

• Fernando Henrique Cardoso

• Aloísio Mercadante

• Aécio Neves

What are the Brazilian public demanding improvements in?

• Tourism infrastructure

• Agricultural exports

• Military spending

• Public services

What criticism does Aécio Neves have against Rousseff's government?

• Lack of international trade agreements

• Weak economic growth and high inflation

• Inadequate cultural programs

• Poor environmental policies

How does Brazil's current economic growth compare to its growth in 2010?

• It is weaker now

• It has no change

• It is about the same

• It is significantly stronger now