(UNIMONTES - 2016) Brazil country profile [1] Brazil is South Americas most influential country, an emerging economic power, and one of the worlds largest democracies. Over the past few years it has made major strides in its efforts to raise millions out of poverty. The discovery of major offshore oil reserves could propel the country into the top league of oil [5] exporting nations. The exploitation of the Amazon rainforest, much of which is in Brazil, has been a major international worry, since the wilderness is a vital regulator of the climate. It is also an important reservoir of plant and animal life. A drive to move settlers to the Amazon region [10]during military rule in the 1970s caused considerable damage to vast areas of rainforest. Deforestation by loggers and cattle ranchers remains controversial, but government-sponsored migration programmes have been halted. [15] In 2005 the government reported that one fifth of the Amazon forests had been cleared by deforestation Deforestation has been slowed down by extra policing and pressure from environmental and [20]consumer groups. The government has fined illegal cattle ranchers and loggers, while the food industries have banned products from illegally deforested areas, such as soya beans and beef. At a glance Economy: Brazil has Latin Americas largest economy; there has been steady growth. International: Brazil wants a permanent seat at the UN Security Council; relations with Bolivia [25] suffered in 2006 over access to Bolivian gas. Officials estimate that deforestation in 2010 fell to 5,000 sq km for the year, down from 7,000 sq km the year before and a peak of 27,000 sq km in 2004. Brazils natural resources, particularly iron ore, are highly prized by major manufacturing nations, including China. Thanks to the development of offshore fields, the nation has become self-sufficient in oil, [30]ending decades of dependence on foreign producers. [...] Disponvel em: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19359112. Acesso em: 10 set. 2016. Adaptado. *os nmeros entre colchetes indicam o nmero das linhas do texto original. No trecho The government has fined illegal cattle ranchers and loggers, while the food industries have banned products from illegally deforested areas, such as soya beans and beef. (linhas 20-21), podemos afirmar que o tempo verbal utilizado :
