Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to reporters after launching the digital TV in Sao Paulo, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. The digital system, which uses a standard developed by the Japanese, will initially only be available in Sao Paulo, the nation's largest city. The system is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro in April. AP Photo logo AP Photo 26 months ago

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to reporters after launching the digital TV in Sao Paulo, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. The digital system, which uses a standard developed by the Japanese, will initially only be available in Sao Paulo, the nation's largest city. The system is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro in April.

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