Documents the era of global hyper-wealth through the stories of contemporary Brazil's colorful billionaires, tracing the rise and fall of Eike Batista and other Latin American tycoons and how their success has been shaped by politics, soccer, and violence.

"Explains how the changes that Brazil has undergone over the last twenty years have transformed the social, political, economic, and diplomatic realms in that country and will affect its future, and especially influence the new presidency of Dilma Rousseff"--Provided by publisher.

Rio de Janeiro is a city of extremes: from Carnaval's hedonistic delights, to the poverty of the favelas, to the softly seductive samba beat. But there's a dark side to this beautiful city: for years, Rio was ravaged by inflation, drug wars, and crooked leaders, and the legacy of decades of corruption can be seen in the very real struggles the city faces today. Now, Rio is ready to remake itself, this time into a global, modern capital ready for its...