Authorities in the southern Brazil state of Rio Grande do Sul say eight people are dead and 19 are missing after a severe winter storm swept through the region
SAO PAULO — — Authorities of the southern Brazil state of Rio Grande do Sul said Saturday that eight people died and 19 others were missing after a winter storm swept through the region.
Two ministers from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government traveled to the state to show support and arrange investments for Rio Grande do Sul and cities facing a critical situation. They will also go to neighboring Santa Catarina state, which was also hit by the floods. According to Leite, state agents are inspecting the damaged roads and bridges to see if any access can be reestablished to the most affected areas.
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