EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks outperform Latam as banks, state-run firms gain

BRASILIA, April 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose nearly

2 percent on Wednesday as growing market optimism about an

expected government change boosted shares of banks and state-run

companies.

Brazil's currency, the real, and other exchange rates

across Latin America were little changed though, as investors

awaited an upcoming interest rate decision in the United States.

Brazil's Bovespa stock index outperformed the

broader MSCI Latin American stock index on signs

Vice President Michel

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