If there was one thing Marcelo tried to be on top of a businessman, it was to be an unofficial ambassador for his country. He did not seem at all put out having to explain the benefits.

"It is a developing nation, and that will give more opportunity for growth. With Lula's handpicked successor for President will keep things on track. We are the fifth largest economy in the world, second in the Western Hemisphere. So, we're one of the world's most rapidly expanding economies with a broad and broadening middle class and vast resources, many of them largely untapped. With the economy being inward-oriented, Veridian can offer your company an in."