Thousands of Brazilian workers are protesting the loss of manufacturing jobs in the country. Workers say that the protest was to send a message to the government. The Brazilian government announced a $27 billion stimulus package on Tuesday, in an effort to prop up businesses in the country. Government officials say that their problems are caused by the actions of the United States and Europe, especially the financial sectors.
See "Brazil workers protest over manufacturing losses", Vincent Bevins, Los Angeles Times, April 5, 2012