Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato) investigations began
discovery of pre-salt oil reserves
economic growth in Brazil
expansion of credit
growth of Brazilian middle class
hosting of Pan American Games 2007
increase in foreign investment
increase in international reserves
reduction in poverty
reduction in unemployment
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expansion of social programs
investment in infrastructure
increase in minimum wage
affirmative action in universities