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Dual citizen plays on World Cup fervor

Carvalho Banners for the U.S. and Brazilian soccer teams decorate Cassia Carvalho's office door. As a citizen of both nations, she has been cheering for both teams during the World Cup, hosted this year in Brazil. And as the new executive director of the Brazil-U.S. Business Council, Carvalho is pleased to shine a spotlight on strengthening economic ties between the nations. "These games have only elevated Brazil's profile," Carvalho said. "No matter what took place (July 8), I think Brazil can hold its head up high. It was a great show." July 8, of course, was Brazil's shocking 7-1 loss to Germany in the semifinal match. (The U.S. team made it to the final 16.)… Read More