Rousseff Asks Brazilians for Patience on Economy Amid Protests

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Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff on Sunday asked Brazilians for patience through economic austerity measures amid protests in Sao Paulo and Brasilia.

“We’re going through temporary problems but our fundamentals continue strong,” Rousseff said in a nationally televised address to commemorate International Women’s Day. “I ask you for patience and comprehension because this situation is passing.”