Oil, Brazil's underwater treasure

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In just a couple of weeks, Brazil will hold the largest oil auction in its history. This week, we look back at how the country rose to become a key player in offshore drilling.Read show notes. — Send us your feedbackSupport the show

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In just a couple of weeks, Brazil will hold the largest oil auction in its history. This week, we look back at how the country rose to become a key player in offshore drilling. Read show notes. — Send us your feedback Support the show

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