Brazil's missing millions 18-04-2008

Money falling out of the sky sounds like a gift.  But when a plane filled with millions of dollars crashed into the middle of a poor Brazilian village, the money became more of a curse. Gabriel Elizondo traveled to the Brazilian village of Maracangaya, where he learned how an apparent blessing has complicated the lives of the already struggling villagers there.

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[PauloGVieira]

The sad face of human greed - thanks for bringing us a story you would never see on the BBC.

[duubamg]

Well, I may be ignorant and even self-centered, but at least I didn't offend anyone here, what can not be said about you. I really don't understand why most internet users can't keep a polite conversation.

[Shukria123]

how money changes everything

[valstar1000]

@teemuruskeepaa why do you call him that when you don't even realize that the rainforest is not the place where plants and animals live?

[ralvarez15]

In what state is that town in? By looking at it its easy to tell it could be in a state in the northeast.

[marcelojiu]

gringos go home.. the brasil is for the brazilians

[teemuruskeepaa]

Fuck you, ignorant, self-centered mock

[duubamg]

No I didn't. And the reason I didn't is because it is not true.

[imnodog]

de boa, nunca vi essa reportagem, e assisto jornal pa caramba.

[teemuruskeepaa]

Oh really? Well did you know that the entire ecosystem is based on the Amazon and that if you destroy it, you cause a global disaster and ruin the lives of yourselves too?

[duubamg]

Não acredito! Outro que não viu? Isso passou no mínimo 4 x no jornal!