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b'Our Brazil correspondent surveys the state of the country, as Lula assumes the presidency precisely 20 years after his first inauguration. We ask why America\\u2019s armed forces are facing recruitment struggles not seen since the Vietnam War. And as Benedict XVI\\u2019s funeral begins, our obituaries editor reflects on his papacy. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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