Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., the largest U.S. automaker, will continue with plans to invest $1 billion in Brazil while seeking federal aid, a spokesman said today.

The Detroit-based company will use money already earmarked for projects, the spokesman, Pat Morrissey, said in a phone interview. He said GM won't tap any U.S. government assistance, as the Latin American Herald Tribune reported earlier today.

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Last Updated: November 18, 2008 16:48 EST