The president does not manage to get the National Assembly to discuss his bill on communication. But he did get a key reform that stimulates investment and prompted the rediscussion of Claro's and Movistar's license agreements with regulator Arcotel.

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The president does not manage to get the National Assembly to discuss his bill on communication. But he did get a key reform that stimulates investment and prompted the rediscussion of Claro's and Movistar's license agreements with regulator Arcotel.

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A GSMA report indicates that poverty declined by 4.8% in Brazilian municipalities where mobile coverage became available. Recommendations for the next federal government.

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