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Despite winning top world trade job, even Brazil looks beyond WTO

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil campaigned hard to get the top job at the World Trade Organization this week but behind closed doors even it acknowledges that the WTO's main mission - pushing forward in global trade talks - looks for the moment like a lost cause.Full story

Factbox: Likely candidates in Brazil's 2014 presidential election

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is a clear favorite to win re-election next year, but a weak economy means she could face a stiff challenge from a range of candidates, including a popular environmentalist and the scion of a local political dynasty. Full story

Brazil names new agriculture, labor and aviation ministers

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff appointed new ministers for agriculture, civil aviation and labor on Friday, the presidential office said, in a Cabinet shuffle that left her economic team intact. Full story

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