http://www.euronews.com/2012/11/27/rio-protest-over-re-distributing-oil-wealth
TO WATCH: 1:08 Video Report
With a party-like atmosphere...an estimated 200,000 flooded Rio's streets protesting a controversial new bill that would lower their state and 2 others' share of oil revenues to 20%...from 26%...and erase $2.9 billion yearly.
24 other states want a larger take of Brasil's oil profits.
Rio state is the home of state-run oil giant Petrobras.
President Rousseff has until Friday to fully or partially gut the bill.
TO READ:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-20506007
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